Motorways tolls
Additional information
Tunnel and bridge tolls
Dublin Port Tunnel: HGV are exempt from toll
Limerick Tunnel (Limerick South Ring Road Phase 11): 6.2 €
Urban access
Daily permit: 10 € for five stops
Note: heavy goods vehicles with more than 5 axles can access Dublin only if they have a permit. More information about the permit can be found here.
Additional information
Fuel tax rebates
The maximum repayable is 0.075 € per litre when the price including VAT is 1.43 € per litre or over.
Note: the scheme is available to Irish and EU qualifying operators in respect of auto diesel purchased in the State and used in qualifying vehicles for the purpose of business transport activities.
Additional information
Related documents
Dangerous goods charge
Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) general FAQs
Excess weight charge
Loads in excess of 27.4 m long and 4.3 m wide: charge may vary
Note: the driver must contact the local Authority for a permit.
Additional information
Charge for weighing vehicles
10 € but may vary
Related documents
S.I. No. 192/1963 – Road Traffic (Weight bridges) Regulations, 1963
Tax/surcharge on insurance
7% statutory charge applies for any insurance policy effective in Ireland on commercial vehicles.
Annual tax on possession of vehicle
Motor tax: 900 €
Additional information
Purchase or registration taxes
200 € for HGV category C (European category N2&N3)
Additional information
Calculating vehicle registration tax
Tax/surcharge on insurance
7% statutory charge which is comprised of:
- 3% government levy (stamp duty)
- 2% insurance compensation fund levy
- 2% motor insurance insolvency compensation fund levy
Note: it is levied on insurers but passed on policy holders.
Additional information
Related documents
Insurance (Amendment) Act 2018
Insurance (Amendment) Act 2011
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