Technical System and Implementation of Toll Collect

The paper explores the impact of increasing freight and transit traffic on Germany's expressway system, the longest in Europe at 25,000 kilometers. It highlights the significant role of heavy goods vehicles, with 1.2 million trucks covering 22.7 trillion kilometers annually. The rising costs of road construction and maintenance, primarily funded by public taxes, prompted the Federal Government to implement a distance-based toll for trucks over 12 tons. This initiative aims to support the system's preservation and expansion, crucial for Germany and Europe's development.