The toll system in Germany
All HGVs weighing more than 3.5 tonnes travelling on motorways and federal roads must pay the German toll. This is a free-flow satellite toll system.
Indeed, since July 1, 2024, vehicles with a technically authorized total mass greater than 3.5 tonnes and less than 7.5 tonnes, intended or used for the road transport of goods, are also subject to toll.
Vehicles used by craft businesses are exempt from toll under certain conditions.
This regulation, which is part of the German Federal Road Toll Act, aims to promote eco-efficient road freight transport by encouraging investments in sustainable and low-emission vehicles.
The toll price will be determined in the same way as for other vehicles.