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Belgium has a very advanced road infrastructure, whose fees must be paid by vehicles of a total permissible weight exceeding 3.5t and is billed through a satellite-assisted toll system, depending on the kilometres travelled in the different regions that make up the country (Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels), EURO emissions class and vehicle weight.

To meet the requirements of the Belgian charging system per kilometre, you must have an on-board unit (OBU) that displays at all times a green light (and no error message) on all vehicles circulating in Belgium.

Belgium has its own device (OBU Viapass) that comprises the three regions that make up the Belgian territory (you can check the detailed map by region here). It is possible to purchase it at one of the more than 120 service points (Service Point) distributed throughout the country and before entering.

Our VRIO Plus devices also cover the fee for using the Liefkenshoek tunnel in Antwerp. The cost depends on the height of the vehicle. Click on the following interesting links:

NEW RATES FROM JANUARY 1, 2024 (consult here)

ZONES/ ROADS/ ROUTES
- A1 Bruselas – Amberes – Países Bajos.
- A2 Lovaina – Países Bajos.
- A3 Bruselas – Lovaina – Lieja – Alemania.
- A4 Bruselas – Namur – Luxemburgo.
- A7 Bruselas – Mons – Francia.
- A8 Halle – Tournai – Francia.
- A10 Bruselas – Gante – Brujas – Ostende.
- A11 Amberes – Zelzate.
- A12 Bruselas – Amberes – Países Bajos.
- A13 Amberes – Hasselt – Lieja.
- A14 Amberes – Gante – Francia.
- A15 La Louvière – Namur – Lieja.
- A16 Mons – Tournai.
- A17 Brujas – Tournai.
- A18 Brujas – Francia.
- A19 Kortrijk – Ypres.
- A21 Amberes – Turnhout – Países Bajos.
- A25 Lieja – Países Bajos.
- A26 Lieja – Neufchâteau.
- A27 Battice – Alemania.
- A28 Aubange – Francia.
- A54 Nivelles – Charleroi.
TOLL-ELIGIBLE VEHICLES
- Vehicles with a maximum authorized weight from 3,500kg.
TOLL CHARGES
The rates of the highways have been set by the regional governments based on three parameters:
- The gross weight of the vehicle: the charge per kilometer is due to trucks over 3.5 GVW. When the traction vehicle has a GVW of more than 3.5 tonnes, the combined gross weight rating (GCWR) (trailer included when the truck is equipped with a tow bar) must be declared.
- The Euro or Euronorm emission standard: this is the emission standard that categorizes the pollution level of the truck.
- The type of toll road: all roads in Belgium are toll roads. Most of them are charged at rate 0. Others have a payment fee.
PAYMENT METHODS
- OBU by Satellic Viapass.
- Multi-country devices.
- Credit and debit cards.
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Frequent questions

Find answers to frequently asked questions about tolls in Belgium.

When should you have the OBU turned on?

The OBU must be connected and turned on on all public roads in Belgium, even if they are not paid. The device only bills toll roads, not roads with 0 tariff.

The authorities check the correct use of the OBU also outside the important traffic axes.

How should you proceed if the device turns red or displays an error message?

If the device turns red and shows any errors, it is essential to stop and inform the corresponding provider. From that point, a grace period of 3h is set to obtain a new OBU or leave the country.

What are the speed limits in Belgium?

The following speed limits apply in Belgium:

50km/h in built-up areas.
90km/h on roads outside the built-up area.
120km/h on motorways.

How does the KM-charge work in Belgium?

In Flanders and the Brussels Capital Region, the charge per kilometre is a tax. In Wallonia, it is a tax subject to VAT since the roads are managed by the private company Sofico.

What are the penalties for non-payment of the toll in Belgium?

The amount of the fine for non-payment issued by the regional authorities varies from € 500 to € 1,000.

Controls: Fixed, flexible and mobile controls are organised throughout Belgium to check whether all vehicles have an on-board unit in operation.

I have received a fine despite having an active toll device in the vehicle, what do I do?

First of all, we recommend checking the device to ensure:

If it is correctly configured (license plate, axles, weight).

If the network of the country that issued the fine is activated

If there is no error on the screen or any red light appears.

It is also advisable to check with the driver if the device had any errors that were not notified, or if the device was disconnected from the vehicle’s power supply.

In addition to the above, you can verify the consumption of the device during that date to check if the journey has been recorded correctly and the fine has been issued in error.

In Vrio we offer a professional fine management service specializing in the analysis and appeal of this type of toll fines. We take care of the whole process on your behalf keeping you on the road.

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