Transport levies
Road transport in Switzerland is subject to various charges. Heavy motor vehicles and trailers used for the transport of goods or passengers with a gross vehicle weight exceeding 3,5 tonnes are subject to either a distance-related heavy vehicle charge or a lump-sum heavy vehicle charge. Vehicles that are not subject to the heavy vehicle charge must pay the motorway charge (vignette) in order to use Switzerland's motorways.
Entering Switzerland
In addition to paying the transport levies, you must also comply with other regulations when entering Switzerland. An overview of the most important provisions can be found here.
Performance-related Heavy Vehicle Charge (LSVA)
The performance-related heavy vehicle charge (LSVA) applies to motor vehicles and their trailers that have a maximum permissible laden weight of more than 3.5 tonnes and are used to transport goods.
Lump-sum heavy vehicle charge (PSVA)
The lump-sum heavy vehicle charge (PSVA) is levied, among other things, on motor vehicles used for passenger transport, traction engines and tractors with a total permissible laden weight of more than 3.5 tonnes.
Motorway charge (vignette)
Use of Swiss motorways is subject to a charge. The motorway charge must be paid by motor vehicles and trailers that are not subject to the heavy vehicle charge. The charge is levied in the form of a vignette.
Registration office
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