New Slovenia tolls for 3,5t+ from 1.4.18
Hi all, I haven’t used the forum for some time so may have missed this, although a search has found no reference, and I have not seen it in the Club Magazine, which is a big shame for a touring Club.
I have just discovered that from April 1st 2018 Slovenia has introduced a new method of payment for their toll roads for all vehicles over 3.5t. Whereas before you paid at the toll booth in cash or by certain cards it is now only payable by an electronic collection box, like the Austrian Go Box. I thought I would share my limited knowledge with you all.
You have to register your vehicle and buy the device which I presume you fit to your screen and credit it with funds to pay the tolls as you go under their new electronic barriers. There also appears to be a method of paying after the event but the web site is not as informative or specifically detailed as their Austrian neighbours on this subject. Give them time and I’m sure they will become so. Their web site is HERE
Everything under 3.5t is as before with the use of a vignette.
We set off on Tuesday for Croatia again and was just doing final checks and found this one topic, along with lots of other topics that make no mention of the new toll system, so we will have to look at our route more closely or find somewhere to buy the device & present the documents re registration & emissions. For Austria we did it all online well in advance & collected the Go Box at a known point of sale.
I’m not sure if I can get from Ljubljana to the Austrian border not on the toll A2/E61 motorway with my 4.0t/8m van, anyone who has knowledge then their comments would be greatly received. I know I can get south from Ljubljana to Croatia off toll motorway if needed to safely and I am going to enter Slovenia via Trieste in Italy so will not cross Slovenia on a toll motorway.
Regards, Roy
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I wanted to report this topic myself to bring to the attention of the Club in the hope they would research this new issue for the many members that will fit into the new category but there is no button for me to do so. I simply don't have the time to make contact on Monday. If a Mod sees this perhaps you would oblige me. Regards, Roy
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Hi Roy, Nice to have you back! Our Croatia-going days are over, so much envy!!!
Here's a pice I wrote some time back about getting through Slovenia on a non-toll route. As you're going to be near Trieste, you may be able to pick some info from it.
http://www.campingaquileia.it/
This is our preferred route for getting from Italy into Croatia in September having come along from the lakes. . It’s not a touring route, so it’s not relevant if you want to explore Slovenia en route. We like to prepare ourselves with a restful two-night stop at Aquileia before setting off.
From the Lakes on the A4 , the Venice / Trieste motorway, or after joining the A4 from the A23 , leave at junction sr352 to Cervignano and then Aquileia and the delightful Camping Aquileia. ACSI rates, roman ruins, a supermarket (stock up on gin) a Basilica, and a swimming pool to cool down.
Setting off for Croatia, turn right out the campsite and make your way to the ss14 where again you turn eastwards towards Monfalcone (another campsite but not as nice as Aquileia) We rejoin the a4 at this point as we don’t want to end up down in Trieste, and we kind of know the way by now without a satnav.
The next stage is to look out for the E61 to Bassovizza and then on through Slovenia ( vignette not required) to Rupa in Croatia where you can take the motorway towards Rijeka. There are stops along the way in Slovenia to top up on cheap fuel and to buy Kuna. It’s a single carriageway and it’s favoured by Germans wanting to avoid the toll: it may not be suitable if you’re towing a big double-axle caravan.
The border between Slovenia and Croatia isn’t the problem it used to be, now that Croatia is in the process of joining the EU.
As you approach Rijeka you can turn right, so to speak, to the eastern coast of Istria and, in our case, the ferry to Cres and the islands beyond. The short voyage ferries are turn up, buy your ticket and wait in line. They’re pretty frequent so the wait isn’t that long, especially if you’re sitting in the sunshine.
Following the coast road above Rijeka will take you down the Kvarner coast and beyond to Senj and then Dalmatia.
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Thanks EasyT for doing that.
Hi David, yes I have looked at that road and have travelled it before from Bled to Italy then Austria and it was fine for us but going south from Bled the roads seem to be very small and do go well away from the A2 in places so I just wouldn't fancy the risk, but thanks. I should have checked earlier but just didn't expect the change really in such a small country. We shall visit Ljubljana next time on our way back. Regards to Marjorie.
HI Chas, Thanks for the reply. I have your route saved on my phone and shall be using it in part as we are travelling from the Dolomites then Cortina d'Ampezzo & stopping off at your favoured site to see the Roman ruins and perhaps cycle across the lagoon. From there we are heading down to visit some of the parks & end up at Split. I have changed the order of our visits now and will be returning the same way before heading up to Austria via Udine to stay at Kotschach for a week. Before I would have stopped off at Ljubljana.
Sorry to hear you are no longer going to Croatia.
Regards to all
Roy
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Hello Roy,
Great to hear from you. I have forwarded this discussion to the travel team and have asked if they can respond.
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Rowena, I am seeing reports that a low emission sticker is required for Austria w.e.f. 1.1.2018. I can find nothing further about this on www.austria.info but can this also please be verified.
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Hi everyone.
Just to let you know the travel team are investigating to find out if we can get some clarity around the new Slovenian system as well as the low emission zones in Austria. I will update you as I have further information.
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Hi everyone,
My colleague Tom has been looking for information on this and has come back to advice that road users who have vehicles over 3.5t will need to go to www.darsgo.si and register on their website. Members can also register at any DarsGO customer service centres and there is a map on the website but the link is also here. You can register and collect the boxes at these centres. By registering online you can have the tolling tag posted to you in advance by completing a brief form although it’s worth noting that there is an administrative charge of €10 which is payable for the setup of the tag both online and also in person at the service centres.
Currently, as the scheme is relatively new, Dars have admitted that in some places there is still the option to pay by cash and card at some existing tolling booths but this is gradually being phased out. It is worth noting that the members may as well get the DarsGO tag to ensure that they aren’t caught out. (Please note that the tolling tag is only for use of the motorway network not for the smaller roads)
In relation to the Austrian Sticker question there are a couple of low emissions zones but these are for driving in Vienna, Niederosterreich, Oberosterreich, Steiermark, Graz and Burgenland. Details on how to obtain the stickers and what vehicles are effected can be found here.
The website will soon be updated to reflect the recent changes for the Slovenian motorway network.
I hope this helps and happy touring!
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