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Netherlands: New motorist group and truck toll exempts campers

14.07.2026 14:12 1 min 2 sources
Autovisie NLD + 1 more
Netherlands: New motorist group and truck toll exempts campers
Original source: Autovisie

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The Autobelangen foundation has become a full-fledged motorist rights group, aiming to cut fines and camper taxes. From July 1, 2026, a new kilometer charge for trucks over 3.5 tonnes exempts campers registered as passenger vehicles.

The Autobelangen foundation, active for nearly 20 years, has been transformed into a full-fledged motorist rights organization. Initiator Wouter van Embden aims to reduce traffic fines, abolish the pseudo-final tax, and lower the tax on motorhomes. Membership costs 25 euros per year, with a goal of attracting 50,000 participants to strengthen lobbying in The Hague.

From July 1, 2026, the Netherlands introduces a new kilometer charge for trucks over 3.5 tonnes, replacing the Eurovignet. Campers registered as passenger vehicles (category M1 or body code SA) are exempt regardless of weight. Owners of heavy campers, especially foreign ones, are advised to register their vehicle as exempt via the official website in advance to avoid erroneous fines due to data mismatches.

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New motorist organisation tackles high traffic fines and motorhome road tax

14.07.2026 Autovisie NLD Original source

Netherlands introduces kilometer charge for trucks: campers exempt

03.06.2026 Racing.nl NLD Original source
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