Introduction Background Note
3.VED rates for goods vehicles licensed in the United Kingdom are being reduced and restructured to offset the cost of HGV Road User Levy rates which will begin to take effect from 1 April 2014.  The Levy only applies to goods vehicles weighing 12,000kg or more, and in the case of rigid goods vehicles that draw trailers only those drawing trailers weighing 4,000kg or more.  It is intended to introduce a fairer arrangement for UK hauliers by ensuring that foreign hauliers pay to use roads in the UK.