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In accordance with the German Federal Trunk Road Toll Act (BFStrMG), certain vehicles and vehicle combinations are exempt from the toll. On the one hand, these are vehicles that do not fall under the definition criteria of a vehicle subject to toll and, on the other hand, vehicles for which the legislature has created special exemptions. Whether a vehicle is or is not subject to toll is directly determined by the law in all cases. On-demand determination by the German Federal Office for Goods Transport (BAG) or Toll Collect is not required.
Advantages of vehicle registration
Toll Collect offers you the opportunity to register toll-exempt vehicles. This is not obligatory – the offer is voluntary.
By registering, you avoid unnecessary stops, checks and investigations, therefore saving valuable time.
The registration of the vehicles or vehicle combinations implies no legal recognition of toll exemption by Toll Collect or the German Federal Office for Goods Transport (BAG).
Requirements
Variant 1
Vehicles that do not fall under the legal definition of a vehicle subject to toll (according to § 1 Paragraph 1 Clause 2 of the German Federal Trunk Road Toll Act (BFStrMG))
These are vehicles that are
a) neither structurally intended for road haulage (e.g. self-propelled working machines)
b) nor used for commercial road haulage or own-account transport operations for charged or business-related transportation of goods (in accordance with § 1 of the German Road Haulage Act (GüKG)). Special exemptions according to § 2 of the GüKG are to be taken into consideration, but not for a).
Toll exemption only results when both requirements are fulfilled. Otherwise, registration as a toll-exempt vehicle is not possible.
Variant 2
Vehicles that identifiably fall under one of the toll exemptions given in § 1 Paragraph 2 of the German Federal Trunk Road Toll Act (BFStrMG). You can find out how to prove these requirements in the below table “Other examples and requirements”.
Other requirements
The vehicle must continuously fulfil the exemption requirements during the selected registration period, not just intermittently.
Application for registration may be made only by the keeper of the relevant motor vehicle.
It is not possible to register a trailer without a motor vehicle.
Examples of toll-exempt vehicles
Fire service and police vehicles
Vehicles used in the funfair and circus trade
Vehicles used for road maintenance and operation
Self-propelled working machines that are only used for performing work and not for transporting goods in commercial road haulage or own-account transport operations
Other examples and requirements
Toll-exempt vehicles according to § 1 Paragraph 1 Clause 2 of the German Federal Trunk Road Toll Act (BFStrMG)
Type of vehicle
Requirement
Proof
Exhibition vehicle
Mobile workshop
For all cases: The vehicle is neither structurally intended for goods transport nor used to this end (see explanation for variant 1)
Vehicle registration certificate part I, photos of the permanently installed components, if necessary declaration of no additional use of regular transport trailers
Sales vehicle
Vehicle registration certificate part I, photos of the permanently installed components, declaration of no additional use of regular transport trailers, if necessary declaration of self-marketing of own products (no merchandise
Horse transporter with living space
Vehicle registration certificate part I, photos of the vehicle and the permanently installed components, explanation of the exclusive private/hobby use, description of the size ratio of loading area/living area on the basis of construction sketches. The living compartment (excluding driver's cab and excluding side extensions) must cover at least 50% of the useful area.
Mobile home
Radio and outside broadcast vehicle
Medical examination vehicle
Vehicle registration certificate part I (entry in registration required)
Self-propelled working machine (e.g. mobile crane) or motor vehicle with a working machine trailer
Vehicle registration certificate part I (entry in registration required) For working machine trailers: also include their vehicle registration certificate part I
Driving school vehicle
Vehicle registration certificate part I with an entry referring to the dual controls or proof of installation
Test vehicle
Vehicle registration certificate part I, entry in registration as test vehicle with an entry as per § 19 (6) German Road Traffic Registration Regulations (StVZO) or proof of exemption as per § 70 (1) StVZO
Gully cleaner vehicle
Entry as self-propelled working machine or as special-purpose motor vehicle with tax exemption as per § 3 No. 4 German Motor Vehicle Tax Act (KraftStG), vehicle registration certificate part I if necessary, no transport declaration
Calibration vehicle
Vehicle registration certificate part I, certificate of exemption as per German Road Traffic Registration Regulations (StVZO) if necessary
Agricultural or forestry tractor (towing)
Vehicle registration certificate part I(conventional agricultural tractor (equipment carrying), not an agricultural truck), entry under letter J (vehicle category) with "87" or "89" and under point 4 (body type) with figure "1000"; from 2015: additional photos of the vehicle / old vehicle certificates: entry with code no. 8710
Agricultural or forestry tractor (equipment carrying)
Vehicle registration certificate part I(conventional agricultural tractor (equipment carrying), not an agricultural truck) entry under letter J (vehicle category) as “87” or “89” and under figure 4 (body type) as “2000”, additional photos of the vehicle / old vehicle certificates: entry with code no. 8720
Historic vehicle
Registration with special registration “H” or veteran/vintage road licence
Toll-exempt vehicles according to § 1 Paragraph 2 of the German Federal Trunk Road Toll Act (BFStrMG)
Type of vehicle
Identifiability of the motor vehicle’s purpose
Proof
Buses and coaches
No
No registration necessary. These vehicles are recognised automatically by the toll system.
Military vehicles
Yes
Police vehicles
Yes
Vehicle registration certificate part I, registration of relevant authority required, e.g.: Police authority, the federal government, fire service, German Federal Agency for Technical Relief or suitable private organisations, among others
Civil defence and emergency rescue vehicles
Yes
Fire service vehicles
Yes
Federal government vehicles
Yes
Vehicles used by other emergency services
Yes
Vehicles used for road maintenance and operation
Yes
Vehicle registration certificate part I, licensed to a statutory local or regional authority and tax exemption as per § 3 No. 3 or § 3 No. 4 German Motor Vehicle Tax Act (KraftStG)if necessary, winter servicing contract
Vehicles used in the funfair and circus trade
Yes
Vehicle registration certificate part I, tax exemption as per § 3 No. 8 German Motor Vehicle Tax Act (KraftStG) and a copy of itinerant trading licence
Vehicles used to deliver humanitarian aid
No
Vehicle registration certificate part I, corporate tax exemption (proof of non-profit/charity status); proof of use in transporting emergency aid in serious humanitarian crises (e.g. cargo list) and tax exemption as per § 3 No. 5a German Motor Vehicle Tax Act (KraftStG) - If the keeper agrees, third party vehicles can also be registered.
Agricultural vehicle engaged in operationally relevant movement of goods designed to have a maximum speed of 40 km/h (toll-exempt from 1 July 2018)
No
Vehicle registration certificate part I entered under letter "T" in the vehicle registration document; tax certificate as per § 3 No. 7 of the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (KraftStG).
How to register your vehicles
Use the list of examples to check the requirements for registration. Have your proof ready.
With the form you can apply for:
the first registration of a vehicle,
an extension of the registration of a vehicle or
the deregistration of a vehicle.
Important
Registration is valid for a maximum of two years. It can then be extended. Any registration that is not extended by the date of expiry automatically lapses.
According to the German Federal Trunk Road Toll Act (BFStrMG), some vehicles are not subject to toll e.g. police and fire service trucks. With this form, you can request that Toll Collect register your vehicles as not subject to toll.
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