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Road User Charges (RUC)

Come to VTNZ to get your Road User Charges (RUC) licence. We can issue your RUC licence label on the spot and make sure you get the right one for your vehicle.

What are Road User Charges?

All users of New Zealand’s roads contribute towards their upkeep. Most users pay levies included in the petrol they purchase. Others, such as users of diesel-powered and all heavy vehicles, pay through Road User Charges (RUC).

It’s important to make sure you keep up to date with your Road User Charges. If you run out, you have the risk of getting a fine.

 

All the revenue collected from Road User Charges goes into the National Land Transport Fund and the Regional Land Transport Fund. To find out the costs of your RUC, visit the Waka Kotahi website www.nzta.govt.nz

Who pays Road User Charges?

Owners of vehicles powered by a fuel that isn’t taxed at the source, like diesel vehicles, must pay Road User Charges. If you own a diesel-powered car, UTE, van, or heavy vehicle with a manufacturer’s gross vehicle mass (GVM) of 3.5 tonnes (3,500kg) you will need a Distance Licence. A Distance Licence is purchased in units of 1,000km (620 miles).

 

How do I pay for Road User Charges?

To pay for Road User Charges, visit your local VTNZ branch. You’ll purchase a RUC licence and be given a RUC label right away. Find your nearest Branch

 

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