Road user charges (RUC)

We pay towards our roads through levies in the price of some fuels or through road user charges.

Road user charges are paid for:

• vehicles with a manufacturer's gross laden weight over 3.5 tonnes
• vehicles with a manufacturer's gross laden weight up to 3.5 tonnes that are powered by a fuel which is not taxed at source (such as diesel).

RUC fees increased on 1 October 2009: New RUC rates (PDF, 40 KB)

• Questions and answers on the rate increase
• How to update your Road User Charge (RUC) licence following the fee increase (PDf, 86 KB)

For more information:

• read Factsheet 38 Road user charges: 1–6 tonne vehicles
• read the Road user charges booklet
• phone our RUC contact centre on 0800 655 644.

Last updated: 21 September 2009