kilometerheffing
Kilometerheffing is a policy concept under which motorists pay a fee proportional to the number of kilometers they drive within a jurisdiction. The fee can vary by vehicle type, time, and road category, and is intended to fund road maintenance and to reflect the social costs of driving.
Most designs rely on measurement of distance traveled, using on-board units, telematics, or odometer readings, with
In the Netherlands the concept has been under study since the early 2000s as a possible alternative
Proponents argue it would allocate costs more fairly, reduce congestion and emissions, and secure road funding;
Kilometerheffing is related to broader concepts of road pricing and congestion charging; implementation would require legal