Belgium’s three regions announce they will introduce a road tax next year for drivers passing through the country, including foreign motorists in transit. The decision is part of plans to extend road charges beyond residents to cover transit traffic as well. Reporting from regional officials indicates the measure is scheduled to start in 2027. The details are presented as a way to align road-cost funding with the use of infrastructure by all drivers, not only those who begin or end trips in Belgium.
One outlet also cites the political context around the tax. According to comments attributed to the chairman of Belgium’s MR party, the government intends to offset the impact of the new toll by lowering other taxes for Belgian residents. The announcements specify that the road tax applies to transiting drivers, while further aspects such as pricing structure and enforcement are not detailed in the provided accounts.
