Netherlands Introduces Truck Toll on 1 July 2026
The Netherlands will launch a kilometre-based truck toll on 1 July 2026, replacing the existing Eurovignette system. The toll applies to all trucks in categories N2 and N3 — vehicles with a maximum authorised mass exceeding 3,500 kg — including the estimated 725,000 unique foreign trucks that use Dutch roads each year.
Coverage and compliance
The toll covers almost all Dutch highways plus selected provincial and municipal roads. Every qualifying truck must carry a functioning onboard unit (OBU) from an approved service provider before entering the Netherlands. There are no single-journey tickets; a provider contract is mandatory.
Two types of providers
The Netherlands mirrors the German and Belgian model with two provider categories. EETS providers supply OBUs that work across multiple countries — typically bundled with fuel card services. NedLinq offers a Netherlands-only OBU and provides replacement units in case of breakdown. Truck owners who already have an OBU through most EETS providers can simply expand their service area to include the Netherlands. Note that Germany’s Toll Collect and Belgium’s Satellic units will not work in the Netherlands.
Rates and sustainability logic
The per-kilometre rate is calculated on maximum authorised mass, CO2 emission class, and Euro emission class. Cleaner and lighter vehicles pay less, creating a direct financial incentive for fleet upgrades. A significant share of toll revenues is earmarked for sector sustainability subsidies. Full rate details and a calculation tool are available at trucktoll.nl.
Enforcement
Compliance will be enforced from day one. Trucks without a valid, functioning OBU face fines. An international awareness campaign is underway through the Dutch government, service providers, and fuel card suppliers.