Road Tax
Starting from the first of April 2016, every lorry driving around in Belgian territory must be equipped with an On Board Unit (OBU). The OBU is only required when the motor vehicle has an MTM (Maximum Permissible Mass) of more than 3.5 tonnes. From the first of January 2018, the additional vehicle category N1 with bodywork code BC of 3.5 tonnes or less has also been added.
The toll is levied on motorways, but also on a number of regional and municipal roads. The OBU must always be on as soon as you leave Belgium, that is, even if you are not on a toll road. The toll is regulated by the company Satellic on behalf of Viapass.
Since January 2018 the OBU device can also be used for the Liefkenshoek tunnel. More info can be found below.
What can MAES do for you in the entire toll story.
As a recognized partner of Satellic, we are your first point of contact.
- We make you familiar with the toll system
- We answer all your questions
- We take over the entire administrative burden
Which means:
- We register your company and your vehicles via the Satellic portal
- We can order the OBUs, Satellic always requests a guarantee of 135 euros per device. We will forward the payment details
- We can connect and disconnect the OBUs and the cars in the system
- We take over the payment guarantee
- We will collect the amounts due every Sepa every 14 days
Unlike many other providers of this service, our service is and remains free.
What do you have to do to enjoy this free service?
- You should fill in the following documents (Mandate & SEPA mandate) and deliver it to us
- You should send a copy of the documents of the car to us (registration certificate or registration certificate & identification report or technical sheet)
How the system works
The OBU detects via satellite signal where the vehicle is located and which route it follows. The system then applies the tariff that applies to that type of road. The OBU calculates the toll to be paid, which depends on the maximum permitted mass, the emission class and the type of road.
You can easily follow everything via the Satellic portal, the Road User Portal, where you can get an overview of the amount to be paid as well as where the car has driven. You can also find your invoices on this portal. From us you will receive an email every two weeks with the amount to be paid for information and we will offer this to your bank via direct debit.
You can have the device installed or simply plug in the cigarette lighter.
Privacy
All data that is transferred is encrypted. This ensures the privacy of the user at all times. You can always check how many kilometers were driven. You can also easily have your account removed at Satellic once you no longer need the OBU device.
Liefkenshoektunnel
From this year you can also use your OBU device for the Liefkenshoek tunnel. When activated, the OBU will allow you to pass the toll gates without delay. And you enjoy the lowest toll rate!
Upon arrival, an antenna automatically registers your OBU after which the barrier opens, the light goes green and you can continue on the road. You do not have to search for your card or even stop at the tollbooth. The settlement of the toll will then take place in the same way as the kilometer charge. Afterwards you can also download the invoice via the Road User Portal from Satellic. For more information you can always contact us or you can visit the website of the Liefkenshoektunnel here for more information about the rates.
FAQ
When do I need an OBU for my vehicle?
You need an On Board Unit as soon as you have a truck with a Maximum Permitted Mass of more than 3.5 tons. Also for semi-trailer vehicles of category N1 with body code BC (regardless of their weight)
How should I order an OBU?
You can order an OBU via your account or you can pick it up at a service point.
- You can easily order your OBU yourself via the account or you can contact us. When doing this yourself you go about by pressing “order an OBU”, it is important that you choose “order multiple OBUs” at the next screen, even if you only need one device. This drops the obligation to register your car first. You can easily do that afterwards. You can also simply contact us and we will arrange this for you. It is important to know that we request the OBU and the order is only placed after payment of the deposit (€135) and that the OBU is sent to the address in your account. The delivery time is about 3-4 working days after payment
- You can also go to a service point, these are vending machines located all over Belgium where you can easily go to immediately get an OBU device. You will need your login details for this as well as the documents of the car (registration certificate & identification report) and also a means of payment for the € 135 (Cash, VISA & Bank card).
- Finally, you can always visit the head office of MAES, but you should contact us first. Then we can prepare everything so that you can just pick up the device and do not lose any extra time
How should I apply for tolls?
It is best to apply for the toll charge via email. On this page you can find the necessary documents for the application.
Le péage via MAES est-il gratuit ?
Nous proposons la perception gratuite du péage comme un service supplémentaire pour nos clients. Cela signifie donc que vous devez juste payer ce que vous avez consommé, sans frais supplémentaires.
Is toll collection via MAES without extra costs?
We offer toll collection as an extra service for our customers free of charge. This means that you simply have to pay for what you have driven, at no extra cost.
Which documents are needed for an OBU application
The authorization is always required, you can find it here. In addition, the SEPA mandate is also required for non-customers. Then you will either register the truck yourself or we can do this for you. In that case we also need the registration certificate & identification report.
Comment s’effectuent les paiements via MAES pour le péage ?
Les paiements sont toujours effectués par prélèvement automatique deux fois par mois. Comme notre service est gratuit, nous exigeons que les paiements s’effectuent toujours correctement.
How do payments via MAES for toll collection work?
Payments are always made by direct debit, twice a month. Since our service is free, we always ask that it be done correctly.