The UK government has announced a 12-month extension to the suspension of the HGV road user levy until 31 July 2023.
The toll was originally to be collected again from 01 August 2022, however this has now been postponed by another year in order to support the haulage sector and aid pandemic recovery efforts.
The HGV road user levy applies to domestic and international heavy goods vehicles of 12 tonnes or more. It aims to make sure these vehicles contribute to reducing the wear and tear of the UK’s road network. The levy amount varies according to the vehicle’s weight, axle configuration and levy duration.
UK registered vehicles must pay levy costs at the same time and in the same transaction as vehicle excise duty. For non-UK registered vehicles, a foreign operator payment system is operated by NEC Software Solutions on behalf of the UK Department for Transport.
The HGV road user levy was introduced by the HGV Road User Levy Act 2013 and began on 01 April 2014. Since 01 February 2019, less polluting lorries have paid cheaper levies.
According to the DfT, the newest lorries generate 80% less nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions than older ones, which means that lorries that meet the latest Euro VI emission standards are now eligible for a 10% reduction in the cost of the HGV levy. Euro V and older vehicles must pay up to 20% more.
You can learn more about the key trends and challenges affecting senior decision-makers who have responsibility for tolling, intelligent transportation systems and road pricing at the 19th annual Road User Charging Conference in Brussels, Belgium on 04-05 May 2022. Visit www.roaduserchargingconference.co.uk for more information.
