Toll box – key information
Where does it work?
At motorway toll gates in: Italy, France, Spain and Portugal. Additionally supports selected car parks (ES/FR/PT).
For which vehicles?
For cars and motorhomes up to 3 m in height and up to 3.5 tonnes in weight.
Does it require activation?
No. The toll box arrives active and ready to use. Simply mount it on the windscreen.
How does payment work?
The gates detect the device and we settle all trips together on an invoice. Toll charges are debited from the linked payment method.
How does the toll box work?
Step 1 Order the device to your home
Create an account and order the device to your home (DHL delivery), and link an automatic payment method.
Step 2 Mount it on the windscreen
Attach the holder to the device and stick the set in the recommended place on the front windscreen (details below).
Step 3 Drive through the gate
The antenna at the gate communicates with the device — the barrier lifts automatically and the passage is recorded.
Step 4 Settlement
The road operator sends the transactions to our system, we charge the linked payment method, and at the end of the month we prepare a consolidated invoice for all passages.
Mounting the toll box on the front windscreen
Instructions 4 simple steps
- Attach the holder to the toll box.
- Clean the spot on the windscreen where you will mount the device*
- Remove the film from the adhesive strip.
- Press the holder with the device firmly against the windscreen.
Note – coated windscreen
For coated windscreens, the device must be mounted in the uncoated recess (usually marked with dots — see the vehicle manual). In cabover motorhomes and with no coating/no heated windscreen, we recommend mounting centrally ~15 cm above the dashboard.
Motorcycle How to carry the device?
The toll box can be used on a motorcycle. We recommend placing it in a tank bag, protecting it from rain and cold, facing forwards (direction of travel).
Height and weight – special rules in France
In France, the category at the gate depends on the actual height (without add-ons) and the actual mass at the time of passage (not GVW). For motorhomes, the reference thresholds are 3.0 m height and 3.5 t mass.
| Actual mass | Height | Device variant |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5 t | 2.95 m | maut1 up to 3 m – works |
| 3.6 t | 2.95 m | maut1 up to 3 m – The offered toll boxes couldn’t be used |
| 3.2 t | 3.05 m | maut1 up to 3 m – works |
| 3.2 t | 3.06 m | maut1 up to 3 m – The offered toll boxes couldn’t be used |
- Measured: the bare vehicle height (without racks/add-ons) and the actual mass while driving.
- ≥ 3 axles: vehicles with at least 3 axles always require the “above 3 m” variant (a tandem counts as 1 axle).
- Trailer: has no impact on the choice of toll box variant.
- Austria (variant > 3 m): when ordering, data from the registration certificate is required.
Tip
These are recommendations without guarantee — the final classification is made automatically at the gate. Check the vehicle data in the documents. Many newer motorhomes are under 3 m.
Where will you use the toll box?
Motorways
Pass through gates in IT, FR, ES and PT — without stopping.
Car parks
ES/FR/PT — designated zones marked “T”, “Telepeaje”, “VIA-T”.
On-site convenience
No manual payments, one invoice, full control of travel costs.
| Country | Lane markings | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | Yellow letter “T” | Sicily currently not supported |
| France | All lanes with “T” | Classification by height/weight |
| Spain | “Telepeaje”, “VIA-T” or “T” | AP-1 route excluded from EETS |
| Portugal | All lanes | On some routes, toll payment only with device |
| Croatia | All lanes marked "ENC" in the network of the largest toll operator HAC can be used with the PREMIUM toll box. Not yet including Istria | - |
Changing the vehicle
Do you have a toll box for vehicles up to 3 metres? You can transfer it to another car — simply log in to your customer account at maut1.de and update the vehicle details.
Contract information
You can use the device for as long as you need. If you no longer need it, send it back to:
maut1 GmbH
Anton-Jakob-Str. 5
83026 Rosenheim
We settle only the charges accrued so far. After 12 months the contract automatically renews for one year, and the annual fee of €22.90 is charged again. The annual fee covers the provision of the device — it does not include tolls for trips, which are charged separately according to actual passages.
Frequently Asked Questions | FAQ
1. Does the maut1 device work immediately after receipt?
Yes. The toll box is active and ready to use — just mount it on the windscreen according to the instructions.
3. What about vehicles over 3 metres in height?
For vehicles higher than 3.05 m and/or heavier than 3.5 t actual mass, the “above 3 m” variant is recommended. (At the moment it is not available in the Autopay service).
4. How to correctly mount the maut1 device on the windscreen?
Clean the windscreen, attach the holder, peel off the film from the adhesive strip and press the device firmly. In cars with a coated windscreen, mount it in the uncoated (dotted) area.
5. Can I use the maut1 toll box on a motorcycle?
Yes. Place the device in a tank bag, protecting it from rain and cold, facing forward in the direction of travel.
6. How are charges settled in maut1?
Transactions from the gates are sent by the operators, after which we issue a consolidated invoice for the passages. Charges are debited from your payment method.
Order the toll box and drive without queues
Click below to order a toll box for your vehicle. Mounting takes a moment and trips are settled automatically.
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