Denmark will implement a CO2-based toll system for trucks commencing in January.
Denmark is set to implement a new toll system for trucks weighing 12 tonnes or more, excluding buses, effective from January 2025. The new system, named KmToll, will initially cover 10,900km (6,773 miles) of roads, expanding to the entire 75,000km (46,602-mile) public road network by 2028.
Unlike some countries, Denmark does not provide a national toll device for KmToll. Instead, it offers an optional route booking service via credit card. Operators are encouraged to equip vehicles with satellite-based GNSS devices or compatible apps to simplify toll payments. For those without such devices, advance booking options are available.
The new toll system will calculate charges based on distance travelled, vehicle weight, and CO2 emissions class. This initiative is part of Denmark's strategy to reduce emissions in road transport, aiming for a 70% reduction by 2030 and climate neutrality by 2045.
Enforcement of the new toll system will rely on technologies such as automatic number plate recognition and digital short-range communication scanners. Non-compliance will result in fines of DKK 4,500 (approximately €600 or £500) per vehicle per day.
Logistics companies are being advised to assess their fleets and consider investing in lower-emission vehicles to benefit from reduced toll rates. Additionally, those who first use the KmToll system in Denmark after its implementation on January 1, 2025, will be the logistics company DFDS.
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In cities such as Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Odense, Aarhus, and Aalborg, additional fees will be applied in low-emission zones. This move aligns with Denmark's commitment to environmental sustainability.
In related news, other Eurovignette member states - Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Sweden - will continue using the existing system. This development underscores the global shift towards more sustainable and efficient road transport systems.
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