The European Parliament has backed an EU executive calling for member states to introduce charges for heavy goods vehicles.
Such a move could create a level playing field for hauliers, Europe-wide, as similar charges are currently implemented by some member states, including Germany and France.
The so-called Eurovignette report said charging lorries for congestion at peak periods on congested roads would be possible, but specific calculation methods and caps would be left to member states to decide.
An impact study suggested heavy polluters would pay more, eco-friendly lorries would pay little or no charges for air pollution, and the ‘overall extra cost for road-users would only rise by approximately 3%’.
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