(Updated, first table amended by Transport Malta)
Higher licence fees for older vans, trucks and tractors come into force tomorrow.
Transport Malta said that the new fees will be introduced in line with a Budget measure announced in 2009. It means that the annual circulation licence fee will be based on the age of the vehicle apart from the number of axles, the weight and the type of suspension.
Most of the changes and increases in licence fees will affect goods carrying vehicles that were registered and licensed before January 1, 2010, are over 12,500 kg and over nine years old.
The circulation licence fees applicable for vehicles licensed for hire will also increase, to be aligned with other similar vehicles.
Below is the schedule with the applicable changes.
- Annual Circulation Licence Fees for Goods Carrying Vehicles
Until the 31st December 2013 the annual licence fee is based on the following criteria: Axles, Weight and Suspension Air/Other. As from the 1st January 2014 the annual licence fee will also be based on the age of the vehicle.
Good Carrying Vehicles |
CURRENT (€) Annual licence fee until the 31st December 2013 |
NEW (€) Annual licence fee as from 1st January 2014 the annual licence |
N1 – 3500 kg - 2 axles Up to 9 years (10-14 years) |
185 185 |
185 204-298 |
N2 – 12,500 kg - 2 axles Up to 9 years 10-15 years |
185 185 |
185 204-298 |
N3 – 20,000 kg - 3 axles Up to 9 years 10-15 years |
210 210 |
210 231-338 |
N3 – 25,000 kg - 4 axles Air Suspension Up to 9 years 10-15 years |
205 205 |
205 226-330 |
N3 – 25,000 kg - 4 axles Other Suspension Up to 9 years 10-15 years |
320 320 |
320 352-515 |
- Annual Circulation Licence Fees for Tractor Units
Until the 31st December 2013 the annual licence fee is based on the following criteria: Axles, Weight and Suspension Air/Other. As from the 1st January 2014 the annual licence fee will also be based on the age of the vehicle.
Tractor Units |
CURRENT (€) Annual licence fee until the 31st December 2013 |
NEW (€) Annual licence fee as from 1st January 2014 the annual licence |
2 + 2 Air Suspension 30,000 kg Up to 9 years 10-15 years |
205 205 |
205 225-330 |
2 + 2 Other Suspension 30,000 kg Up to 9 years 10-15 years |
335 335 |
335 466-750 |
3 + 3 Air Suspension 38,000 kg Up to 9 years 10-15 years |
226 226 |
226 249-364 |
3 + 3 Other Suspension 38,000 kg Up to 9 years 10-15 years |
338 338 |
338 372-544 |
- Annual Circulation Licence Fees for M1 Vehicles for hire
M1 Vehicles registered and licensed before the 1st of January 2009 with QZ plates (for long term hire), will have their licence fee increased as of January 2014 as follows:
M1 Vehicles Engine Cubic Capacity |
CURRENT (€) Circulation licence fee until 31st December 2013 |
NEW (€) Circulation licence fee as from 1st January 2014 |
Up to and including 1300cc |
69.85 |
89.00 |
More than 1300cc up to and including 1500cc |
93.15 |
141.00 |
More than 1500cc up to and including 1800cc |
104.80 |
152.00 |
More than 1800cc up to and including 2000cc |
174.70 |
238.00 |
More than 2000cc and over |
349.40 |
441.00 |
- Other Vehicles Licensed for Hire
Others |
CURRENT (€) Circulation licence fee until 31st December 2013 |
NEW (€) Circulation licence fee as from 1st January 2014 |
Motorcycles |
46.55 |
124.00 |
Goods carrying vehicles with gross vehicle weight of under 15T |
93.15 |
204.00 |
Goods carrying vehicles with gross vehicle weight of 15T and over |
185.00 |
210.00 |
NOTES:
Category M |
Motor Vehicles having at least four wheels and used for the carriage of passengers |
M1 |
Vehicles comprising not more than eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat |
Category N |
Power-driven vehicles having at least four wheels and used for the carriage of goods |
N1 |
Vehicles having a maximum mass not exceeding 3,500 kg |
N2 |
Vehicles having a maximum mass exceeding 3,500 kg but not exceeding 12,000 kg |
N3 and Tractor Units |
Vehicles having a maximum mass exceeding 12,000 kg |