In general, passenger cars in Belgium are not subject to tolls; however, tolls are mandatory for lorries. Therefore, tolls are collected for vehicles with a permissible total weight of over 3. Campervans and buses are usually exempt from tolls. To track the distance travelled and to calculate the toll fee, Belgium relies on a kilometre-based toll system with an On-Board Unit OBU for vehicles.
There are various payment options. Belgium does not impose a general toll for passenger cars on roads and motorways, therefore, private vehicles cars, campervans, buses, motorcycles, etc. Motorway fees primarily apply to lorries with a total weight exceeding 3.
Only the use of the Liefkenshoek Tunnel near Antwerp incurs costs for passenger transport, which vary based on the vehicle size and payment method. The listed prices were taken from the official website of the tunnel provider and are valid as of There is a possibility that prices may change. For current information and prices, we recommend visiting the official websites of the Liefkenshoek-Tunnel. Belgium is among the European countries that impose comparatively high toll fees.
However, the tariff depends on various factors such as vehicle type, weight, emission class, and distance travelled. The OBU allows for precise route tracking through satellite signals and ensures automatic billing of toll fees. To use the OBU, registration with Satellic is required. There are various options to purchase and recharge a Satellic OBU, including online, at service points in Belgium, or representatives in the home country.
Payment options are diverse and include credit cards, bank transfers, and direct debit. The recording and billing of toll fees for lorries with a permissible total weight of over 3. Like France, Belgium has abolished the use of vignettes on motorways and instead implements electronic tolling for lorries. This places Belgium among the list of European countries that have abandoned the vignette system.
