Date: 2016-07-09Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Decision No 1/2016 of the Community/Switzerland Inland Transport Committee of 10 June 2016 concerning the charging system applicable to vehicles in Switzerland as from 1 January 2017 [2016/1118]
Executive Summary:
This document outlines Decision No 1/2016 of the Community-Switzerland Inland Transport Committee concerning the charging system applicable to vehicles in Switzerland, effective from 1 January 2017. It adapts the distribution of EURO standard categories between the three categories of charge, considering the modernization of the vehicle fleet. The decision maintains a 10% rebate for EURO II and EURO III vehicles retrofitted with particulate filters.
Key Points / Main Content:
Performance-Based Charge (effective 1 January 2017):
* Vehicles with a total laden weight of not more than 40 tonnes traveling 300 km:
* Charge Category 1: CHF 372.00
* Charge Category 2: CHF 322.80
* Charge Category 3: CHF 273.60
Charge Category Definitions:
* Category 1: EURO III emission class vehicles and all vehicles put into circulation before EURO III standard.
* Category 2: EURO IV and EURO V emission class vehicles.
* Category 3: EURO VI emission class vehicles.
Rebate:
* A 10% rebate on the charge applies to EURO II and EURO III vehicles retrofitted with an approved particulate filter system, as per Decision No 1/2011.
Impact Analysis:
Heavy Goods Vehicle Operators:
* Impact: Operators of heavy goods vehicles traveling in Switzerland will be subject to the revised performance-based charges based on their vehicle's EURO emission class.
* Action Required: Determine the EURO emission class of their vehicles and calculate the applicable charge. Operators of EURO II and EURO III vehicles with retrofitted particulate filters should ensure they are properly documented to claim the 10% rebate.
Swiss Confederation:
* Impact: Responsible for implementing and enforcing the updated charging system.
* Action Required: Update systems and procedures to reflect the new charge categories and rates, effective 1 January 2017.
European Union:
* Impact: The decision affects transport companies from EU member states operating in Switzerland.
* Action Required: Ensure transport companies are aware of the new charging system and its implications.
Key Entities Referenced
Community-Switzerland Inland Transport Committee: A committee created by international agreement between the European Community and Switzerland responsible for decisions related to inland transport.
Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the carriage of goods and passengers by road and rail: A bilateral agreement governing the transportation of goods and passengers between the European Community and Switzerland.
Switzerland: A country that is party to the agreement and where the vehicle charges apply.
European Union: A political and economic union that is party to the agreement with Switzerland.
EURO classes: Emission standards used to categorize vehicles for the purpose of levying charges based on their environmental performance.
Decision No 1/2011 of the Community-Switzerland Inland Transport Committee: A previous decision by the Community-Switzerland Inland Transport Committee related to vehicle charges, specifically regarding rebates for retrofitted vehicles.
Berne: The city in Switzerland where the decision was made.
Swiss Confederation: The official name of Switzerland, a party to the agreement.
L 186/36 EN Official Journal of the European Union 9.7.2016
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DECISION No 1/2016 OF THE COMMUNITY/SWITZERLAND INLAND TRANSPORT
COMMITTEE
of 10 June 2016
concerning the charging system applicable to vehicles in Switzerland as from 1 January 2017
[2016/1118]
THE COMMITTEE,
Having regard to the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the carriage of
goods and passengers by road and rail (1) (‘the Agreement’), and in particular Article 51(2) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) In accordance with Article 40 of the Agreement, Switzerland has since 1 January 2001 levied a non-discriminat
ory charge on vehicles for the costs to which they give rise (‘performance-based charge on heavy goods vehicle
traffic’). This charge is differentiated according to three categories of emission standards (EURO classes).
(2) To this end, Article 40(2) and (4) of the Agreement stipulates the weighted average of the charges, the maximum
charge for the most polluting category of vehicles and the maximum difference in charge from one category to
another.
(3) Considering the modernisation of the vehicle fleet operating in Switzerland, which means that more and more
vehicles comply with the most recent EURO standards, it is necessary for the Community/Switzerland Inland
Transport Committee to adapt the distribution of the EURO standard categories between the three categories of
charge.
(4) The 10 % rebate on the charge applying to the category provided for in Decision No 1/2011 of the Community/
Switzerland Inland Transport Committee of 10 June 2011 (2) for vehicles of emission classes EURO II and
EURO III that are retrofitted with an approved particulate filter system should be maintained,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
The performance-based charge on heavy goods vehicle traffic for vehicles with an actual total laden weight of not more
than 40 tonnes and travelling a distance of 300 km shall be:
— CHF 372,00 for charge category 1
— CHF 322,80 for charge category 2
— CHF 273,60 for charge category 3.
(1) OJ L 114, 30.4.2002, p. 91.
(2) OJ L 193, 23.7.2011, p. 52.9.7.2016 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 186/37
Article 2
Charge category 1 shall apply to vehicles of emission class EURO III and to all vehicles put into circulation before the
EURO III standard entered into force.
Charge category 2 shall apply to vehicles of emission classes EURO IV and EURO V.
Charge category 3 shall apply to vehicles of emission class EURO VI.
Article 3
The 10 % rebate on the charge in relation to the relevant category, granted to vehicles of emission classes EURO II and
EURO III that are retrofitted with an approved particulate filter system, as provided for by Article 1 of Decision
No 1/2011 of the Community/Switzerland Inland Transport Committee, shall apply.
Article 4
This Decision shall enter into force on 1 January 2017.
Done at Berne, 10 June 2016.
For the Swiss Confederation For the European Union
The President The Head of the Delegation of the European
Union
Peter FÜGLISTALER
Fotis KARAMITSOS