# LSVA Policy

*Last updated: 2026-06-19*

> Every heavy goods vehicle entering Switzerland must comply with the LSVA – the Leistungsabhängige Schwerverkehrsabgabe, a performance-related toll applied to vehicles with a gross weight of 3.5 tonnes or more.

Every heavy goods vehicle entering Switzerland must comply with the LSVA – the Leistungsabhängige Schwerverkehrsabgabe, a performance-related toll applied to vehicles with a gross weight of 3.5 tonnes or more. LSVA policy governs the legal framework, calculation methods, and collection procedures for this charge: the fee depends on kilometres driven within Switzerland, the number of axles, and the vehicle's emission category. Introduced in 2001, the LSVA replaced the previous flat-rate heavy vehicle tax and channels revenue into road and rail infrastructure. Compliance is recorded via an on-board digital unit installed in the vehicle; foreign operators not permanently registered in Switzerland must use alternative declaration procedures. Non-compliance exposes carriers to significant fines and potential vehicle detention at the border.

**Source:** [https://www.bazg.admin.ch/bazg/de/home/information-firmen/transport-und-verkehr/schwerverkehrsabgaben/lsva.html](https://www.bazg.admin.ch/bazg/de/home/information-firmen/transport-und-verkehr/schwerverkehrsabgaben/lsva.html)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | LSVA Policy |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 118 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-19 |
| Source | https://www.bazg.admin.ch/bazg/de/home/information-firmen/transport-und-verkehr/schwerverkehrsabgaben/lsva.html |

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