e-TOLL from 1 December: 645 km of new toll roads and rates up by as much as 40%
e-TOLL will grow by 645 km of motorways and expressways, to almost 5900 km. Rates rise by up to 40%, and non-payment risks a fine of up to 1500 zł.
The government is extending the road network covered by e-TOLL. A further 645 km of motorways and expressways will join the list of toll roads, so charges will apply to almost 5900 km. On top of that, rates are going up by as much as 40%.
Why rates are rising
According to the Ministry of Infrastructure, current rates are too low. The new ones are meant to:
- support infrastructure development,
- encourage vehicles that are less harmful to the environment,
- bring charges into line with rates in other EU countries,
- deliver an additional 2.77 billion zł in revenue as early as 2026.
Rates from 1 December
- Lorry with a Euro VI engine: currently 0.40 zł/km, around 0.56 zł/km after the changes.
- Bus or coach: currently 0.38 zł/km, around 0.53 zł/km after the changes.
- Motorhome over 3.5 t GVW: currently 0.37 zł/km, around 0.50 zł/km after the changes.
Dodging the charge does not pay
GITD (the Polish Road Transport Inspectorate) patrol cars fitted with cameras check vehicles automatically and in real time, day and night, with an effectiveness of over 98%. The system detects a vehicle even at 250 km/h. Failing to pay or entering incorrect data means a fine of up to 1500 zł.
What do you think? Is it a necessity or yet another burden on the transport industry?