New toll regulation from July 2024

From July 2024, vehicles weighing more than 3.5 tonnes will be subject to tolls in Germany

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CO2 toll for HGVs in Europe

How to determine your vehicle’s CO2 class

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Tolls in Europe

Hardly anyone gets around road tolls anymore

Tolls are a much discussed and complex topic in Europe. But what does "toll" actually mean and where does the term come from?

The word is derived from the Greek word "telos" (tax) and the underlying meaning of the term has not changed through the centuries a toll means a fee collected for use of transportation routes (motorways, bridges, tunnels, roads). Whereas in the past these were simple road tolls, paid directly on site, nowadays there is a growing market behind them with numerous processes and a real industry around fee collection. Thus, it is not surprising that many would like a partner to help them find their way through the jungle of the requirements and specifications and/or provide support with fee processing.

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Toll overview by country

Today, tolls are collected in almost every country in Europe for vehicles weighing more than the allowed total of 3.5 t. Light commercial vehicles (passenger cars, motorcycles, smaller transport cars, etc.) are also subject to a usage fee in most European countries - even if only in special toll-settling sections such as bridges, tunnels or occasional city congestion charges. In short, tolls are now collected for the use of motorways or other traffic structures nearly everywhere in Europe.

Toll Overview

Germany

Toll Service Germany
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Toll Overview

Austria

Toll Service Austria
Österreich
Toll Overview

Switzerland & Liechtenstein

Toll Service Switzerland & Liechtenstein
Schweiz-1
Toll Overview

Belgium

Toll Service Belgium
Belgien
Toll Overview

Bulgaria

Bulgaria Toll Service
Bulgarien
Toll Overview

Denmark

Toll Service Denmark
Dänemark
Toll Overview

France

Toll Service France
Frankreich
Toll Overview

Great Britain

Toll Service Great Britain
Großbritannien
Toll Overview

Italy

Toll Service Italy
Italien
Toll Overview

Croatia

Croatian Toll Service
Kroatien-1
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Luxembourg

Toll Service Luxembourg
Luxemburg
Toll Overview

The Netherlands

Toll Service Netherlands
Niederlande
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Norway

Toll Service Norway
Norwegen
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Poland

Toll Service Poland
Polen
Toll Overview

Portugal

Toll Service Portugal
Portugal
Toll Overview

Sweden

Toll Service Sweden
Schweden
Toll Overview

Serbia

Toll Service in Serbia
Serbien
Toll Overview

Slovakia

Toll Service Slovakia
Slowakei
Toll Overview

Slovenia

Toll Service Slovenia
Slowenien
Toll Overview

Spain

Spain Toll Service
Spanien
Toll Overview

Czech Republic

Czech Republic Toll Service
Tschechien
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Hungary

Hungary Toll Service
Ungarn

Calculation of tolls

Orchestration varies depending on the collection organisation

The amount of a toll depends on factors such as tonnage, emissions class, number of axles or kilometres driven. Driving time or vehicle height might be relevant as well. The following applies: The more direct and faster the route planned (e.g., a motorway), the higher the fees you should expect.

In addition, in some countries, vehicle categories or classes impact the calculation. But there are also fixed usage fees for toll roads that do not comprise different aspects. In this context, a flat rate toll or a "flat rate for motorways" is often cited.

However tolls are calculated in a given country, the collection process adds time and expense for users: completing application forms fully and accurately, obtaining and presenting vehicle documents and certificates and dealing with the  foreign-language correspondence that often goes with it. This is a real challenge for many!

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Your UTA toll service in Europe

Master every route with UTA Edenred

 

With UTA Edenred, you have an experienced partner by your side who will provide you with information when and where you need it – from registering with toll operators and booking vignettes to installing on-board units in your vehicle and toll-related billing. We’ll handle the majority of work involved. We mediate between you and the toll operators and/or authorities of the respective countries. We speak your language and provide information in an easy-to-understand manner.​​​​​​​ Benefit from service readiness, deep sector know-how, special conditions and a comprehensive product range!

This way, we can make travelling across Europe as quick and efficient for you as possible.

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