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Hungary Vignette for Commercial Vehicles - D2 Category Requirements

Complete guide to Hungary commercial vehicle vignette requirements, pricing, and compliance for business vehicles and light trucks under 3.5 tons.

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Understanding D2 Category Vignette Requirements

The Hungarian electronic vignette system categorizes vehicles based on their specifications and intended use. The D2 category specifically applies to commercial vehicles, including buses, campers, and vehicles designed to carry more than 7 passengers, as well as light trucks with a maximum permissible mass not exceeding 3.5 tons.

Commercial vehicles operating on Hungarian motorways and expressways marked with "M" must display a valid electronic vignette linked to their registration number. The system uses camera verification to ensure compliance, making it essential for business owners and fleet managers to understand the specific requirements for their vehicle category.

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D2 Vignette Pricing Structure for 2025

Current rates for commercial vehicles in the D2 category

Validity Period Price (HUF) Approx. EUR Best For
1 Day 7,560 HUF €19.50 Short business trips
10 Days 9,630 HUF €24.90 Week-long deliveries
1 Month 15,170 HUF €39.20 Monthly operations
Annual 84,040 HUF €217.30 Year-round business use

Prices represent a 3.4% increase from previous year rates. Annual vignettes are available from December 1, 2024, for 2025 validity.

Vehicle Classification in D2 Category

Understanding which vehicles require D2 vignettes

  • Public transport vehicles carrying more than 7 passengers
  • Tourist buses and coach services
  • School buses and private charter vehicles
  • Hotel shuttle services

  • Recreational vehicles with living accommodations
  • Self-contained motorhomes under 3.5 tons
  • Converted vans into campervans
  • RVs used for commercial tourism purposes

  • Delivery vehicles with maximum weight of 3.5 tons
  • Box trucks and cargo vans
  • Refrigerated transport vehicles
  • Service vehicles for commercial operations
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Purchasing Process for Commercial Vehicles

Step-by-step guide to obtaining your D2 vignette

  1. Determine Vehicle Category
    Confirm your vehicle falls under D2 category based on passenger capacity or weight classification.
  2. Select Validity Period
    Choose from 1-day, 10-day, monthly, or annual options based on your operational needs.
  3. Provide Vehicle Information
    Enter accurate registration details including country code and license plate number.
  4. Complete Payment
    Pay securely using accepted methods including credit cards and online payment platforms.
  5. Receive Confirmation
    Get electronic confirmation via email with your vignette details and validity period.
Important: Commercial vehicles have a 60-minute grace period after entering a toll road to purchase a vignette, but it's recommended to buy before travel to avoid penalties.

Compliance and Enforcement

The Hungarian electronic vignette system employs advanced enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance among commercial vehicles. Permanent cameras are installed along motorways to scan license plates and verify vignette validity automatically.

Additionally, mobile enforcement units are positioned strategically to stop vehicles that are unregistered or do not have valid vignettes. For commercial fleet operators, maintaining accurate records of vignette purchases and validity periods is essential to avoid disruptions in operations.

The electronic system links vignettes directly to vehicle registration numbers, eliminating the need for physical stickers and streamlining the verification process for authorities.

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Penalties for Non-Compliance

Understanding the consequences of vignette violations

Standard Fine Structure:
  • If paid within 60 days: 16,200 HUF (approximately €40)
  • If paid after 60 days: 64,850 HUF (approximately €162)

Commercial vehicles may face additional penalties for:

  • Incorrect vehicle category selection - Additional fees apply if purchased vignette corresponds to a lower category than required
  • Inaccurate registration information - Typos or errors in license plate or country code may result in fines
  • Expired vignettes - Driving with an expired electronic vignette is treated as non-compliance

If you receive a fine despite having a valid vignette, you can request a correction within 60 days of receiving the notice, though a correction fee of approximately €5 may apply.

Special Considerations for Commercial Fleets

Business operators managing multiple commercial vehicles should consider the bulk ordering option available through the Hungarian vignette system. This feature allows fleet managers to upload a file with details of all vehicles requiring vignettes, streamlining the purchasing process for large operations.

For businesses with vehicles operating primarily within specific counties, the county vignette option may provide a cost-effective alternative to the national annual vignette. This regional option is valid only for toll sections within selected counties and up to the first exit after county borders.

Commercial operators should also be aware that vehicles over 3.5 tons (excluding motorhomes) are subject to a distance-based toll system rather than the vignette system, managed through the HU-GO electronic system with onboard units.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about D2 commercial vehicle vignettes

No, Hungarian electronic vignettes are non-transferable and are linked specifically to the vehicle's registration number provided at purchase. Each vehicle requires its own vignette based on its category and registration details.

You can request a correction within 60 days of receiving a fee notice if there are errors in your vehicle information. Corrections are limited to discrepancies of up to three characters and may incur a correction fee of approximately €5.

Certain vehicles operated by Hungarian armed forces, public road management bodies, civil defense, and other authorized entities are exempt from vignette requirements. However, most commercial vehicles, including those from other countries, must have valid vignettes when using Hungarian toll roads.

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You can check the validity of your electronic vignette through the official online validity check page. For vignettes purchased through third-party vendors, you may need to contact the vendor or refer to your original purchase confirmation for verification.

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