Foreign Lorries To Pay For Road Use in UK

The video discusses the introduction of a £10 daily road charge for foreign truckers in the UK starting in 2015. This charge aims to level the playing field for British truckers who face competition from cheaper foreign fuel costs. European law requires that British truckers also pay the charge, but they can claim a rebate. The financial impact on the UK is minimal, with an estimated net revenue of £20 million annually. The video also explores the potential for future road charging systems and the perspectives of European truckers on UK costs.

What change is being introduced in 2015 regarding road charges in the UK?

• A new charge for all vehicles on British roads

• An increase in road charges for British truckers only

• A rebate for foreign truckers using British roads

• A £10 daily charge for all HGVs on British roads

Why do British hauliers find it difficult to compete with foreign truckers?

• Foreign truckers pay higher road charges

• Foreign truckers have more experience

• Foreign truckers have lower fuel costs

• Foreign truckers have better vehicles

How do truckers from different European countries view road charges in Britain?

• They find them excessively high

• They are accustomed to paying road charges

• They believe they are unfair

• They think they are unnecessary

What is the expected financial impact of the new road charge on ordinary motorists?

• Minimal difference noticed

• Significant increase in road tax

• Major tax windfall

• Complete removal of road tax

What future possibility does the new road charge introduce?

• Pay by mile road charging as an alternative to road tax

• Increased road charges for all vehicles

• Complete removal of road charges

• Elimination of road charges for foreign truckers