en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Netherlands plans to introduce a distance-based truck toll on July 1, 2026, requiring all heavy trucks exceeding 3,500 kilograms to pay per kilometer on Dutch highways and some provincial and municipal roads. This road freight policy, overseen by the Netherlands Vehicle Authority, applies to both Dutch-registered and foreign-registered N2 and N3 category vehicles. It is estimated that over 725,000 foreign trucks use Dutch roads annually.

All trucks must be equipped with a functional on-board unit (OBU) to record distance traveled and facilitate payment. Drivers cannot purchase single-route tickets and must register with a service provider. The Netherlands will operate two types of service providers, similar to existing models in Germany and Belgium. Many foreign truck operators may already hold OBUs through existing providers, but the national service providers in Germany and Belgium are not compatible with the Dutch system. The OBU must remain activated at all times while the road freight vehicle is operating in the Netherlands.

The per-kilometer rate is calculated based on the vehicle's maximum authorized mass, CO2 emission class, and Euro emission standard. Cleaner and lighter vehicles incur lower per-kilometer costs, a structure designed to encourage investment in low-emission fleets. A portion of the truck toll revenue will be used to subsidize sustainability improvements in the transport sector. Road freight enforcement will begin on July 1, 2026. Owners of any N2 or N3 vehicle entering the Netherlands without a functional OBU may face fines.

The traditional Dutch Eurovignette will cease to be valid on the same day. The Netherlands has launched an international information campaign. Service providers and fuel card suppliers will notify their customers directly to prepare for the implementation of the road freight policy.

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