Is my vehicle covered by the ECPL?

Which vehicles are covered?

The ECPL applies to vehicles of more than 3.5 tonnes in category N, i.e. vehicles designed mainly for the carriage of goods, as well as to other vehicles used for comparable goods transport operations.

Which vehicles are not covered?

Vehicles that do not meet this definition are outside the scope of the ECPL. This applies in particular to:

• passenger cars;
• motorcycles and mopeds;
• vehicles intended for the carriage of passengers, such as buses and coaches;
• agricultural or forestry tractors, when they are not used to carry out goods transport operations comparable to those of a category N vehicle.

These vehicles should not be confused with exempt vehicles: they are not subject to the ECPL because they fall outside its scope.

My vehicle is registered abroad

The ECPL applies to vehicles registered in France and abroad alike, provided they use the taxed network of the Grand Est Region.
 

What information do I need about my vehicle?

The documents identifying the vehicle, in particular the registration certificate and, where applicable, the certificate of conformity, will be required when registering with a P-SET or buying a ticket.  

Can some vehicles be exempt?

Yes. Certain categories of vehicles or activities may be eligible for an exemption when the applicable conditions are met. The exemption conditions are available here.