Belgium to introduce road tax for transiting drivers

The country does not currently charge drivers to use its highways and the issue of introducing some form of payment has been debated for years.

"Everyone who uses our roads must contribute fairly to their maintenance," said the transport minister for the Wallonia region, Francois Desquesnes.

Starting on May 1, 2027 drivers will need to register their vehicle and pay the road tax, with day passes available for drivers driving across the country.

An annual pass for a zero-emission car cost be €90 ($103) , and up to €125 for higher polluting vehicles.

Road cameras that catch cars that haven't paid for a pass will incur a fine of €70.