Sweden is one of the member states that currently collect a toll only on heavy goods vehicles ≥ 12 t (except for buses) by way of the Eurovignette. Luxembourg, Denmark, and the Netherlands also collect an HGV toll in this manner.
As the vignette is electronic, there is no bothersome adhesion and removal of physical vignettes to/from the windscreen. Furthermore, after one-time registration in the online portal, you can drive in other member states within the valid period as well.
If, at first glance, toll collection is focused on heavy goods vehicles, there are also charges for other vehicles that need to be accounted for: Cross-border traffic structures such as the Øresund Bridge are subject to charges for nearly all vehicles. The charges for these bridges are not covered by the Eurovignette and are thus considered special toll-settling sections for vehicles ≥ 12 t subject to the toll.
Moreover, there are city congestion charges, for example in Gothenburg and Stockholm. However, they are mainly a tool to control the flow of traffic to the inner cities. The Swedish city congestion charges follow a few rules - both for the calculation base and the type of collection or settlement.
In summary, drivers who travel to or through Sweden should find out exact information about where their vehicle is subject to a toll and how they can meet this obligation, regardless of the vehicle they are driving. UTA Edenred is available to provide support and the necessary expertise. Tolls in Sweden: No problem for you with UTA Edenred!
How is the Swedish toll collected?
Electronic, and thus open, system:
The right to use toll roads is saved in a central database of the toll operator once the licence plate is booked.
Criteria for calculation of the toll charge:
Number of axles, emission class, and valid period
For further information, see our overview of the electronic Eurovignette:
Controls
Whether or not a Eurovignette is saved in the system for a particular vehicle is checked by mobile cameras and mobile inspectors. In case of violations, a penalty notice is issued. In the event of checks, a fine is usually imposed and demanded on the spot for foreign HGVs.
Traffic structures
The toll is collected separately for traffic structures such as bridges:
The toll system in Sweden
How is the Swedish toll collected?
Electronic, and thus open, system:
Closed toll system: defined entrances and exits with toll booths.
Criteria for calculation of the toll charge:
The basis for collection and the settlement methods depend on each toll operator.
With UTA Edenred, you enjoy numerous advantages when processing tolls in Sweden:
Easy postpay transactions with attractive payment terms and rebates using UTA One®
Detailed and clear billing of toll charges
Online management of your toll media (applies to the electronic Eurovignette and UTA cards) and forms and information documents in the UTA customer portal
We are currently working on additional advantageous conditions for you, which you will profit from shortly! Talk to us about further details.
UTA Parking Service
Use secure truck parks in Sweden
In many European countries we work with partners who provide secure truck parks with an attendant. You can get access to them by presenting your UTA Full Service Card. Charges will be included in your UTA invoice.
Talk to us directly about the UTA parking service in Sweden.
Tax refunds in Sweden
Use your tax advantage!
Business owners can get VAT collected on Swedish tolls refunded. Unlike the HGV toll, bridge charges are subject to VAT. The VAT rate is currently 25%. It is refundable. If your drivers have paid for truck parks, that might be eligible for a tax refund, too.
Through a power of attorney, our service provider can organise reimbursements for taxable items on your behalf and thus save you administrative effort and potential language challenges dealing with the Swedish authorities. You don't need to do anything apart from looking forward to your credit note!
UTA customer portal
Information at a glance
In the UTA customer portal, you can find and download detailed information and documents related to individual toll acceptance media. In addition, you can view your invoices anytime.
Manage UTA toll media at your leisure, independent of our operating hours!
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