Exemptions and dispensations

Overview

• Defence and allied armed forces (registered by the Minister of Defence): exemption (Truck Charge Act art. 3(1)(a))
• One-day plate, trade plate or transit plate: exemption (Truck Charge Act art. 3(1)(b))
• Refuse truck, street sweeper or sewer cleaning truck with supplementary bodywork code 18 or 19: exemption (Truck Charge Act art. 3(1)(c))
• Zero emission and maximum mass of no more than 4,250 kg: exemption (Truck Charge Act art. 3(1)(d))
• Police or fire service: dispensation on request (Truck Charge Act art. 3(2)(a))
• 40 years or older and not used commercially: dispensation on request (Truck Charge Act art. 3(2)(b))
• Motor caravan (RDW: 'Kampeerwagen (SA)'): no charge according to the implementing body (vrachtwagenheffing.nl/voor-wie-en-waarom-vrachtwagenheffing)

Please note

An N2 truck that has been administratively downgraded to 3,500 kg or less remains liable for the charge. A dispensation must be applied for; an exemption applies automatically.

Electric and light

A zero-emission truck with a maximum mass of no more than 4,250 kg is exempt. Heavier zero-emission trucks pay the CO2 class 5 rate. See electric trucks.

Read also

• The Dutch truck charge (vrachtwagenheffing): The Dutch truck charge has applied per km to trucks over 3,500 kg since 01-07-2026. Who pays, on which roads and how the rate works.
• Electric trucks and the Dutch truck charge: An electric truck is in CO2 class 5 and pays the lowest rate; up to 4,250 kg it is exempt. Compare diesel and electric per trip.
• Vans and the Dutch truck charge: A van (N1) up to 3,500 kg does not pay the Dutch truck charge. An N2 vehicle does, even if it has been administratively downgraded. How to tell the difference.