Starting March 1, amendments to the Road Usage Fee (ALN) law will come into effect in Latvia, introduced by the Ministry of Transport. The law now includes additional roads and segments, expanding the fee's applicability. As before, the road usage fee is required only for freight vehicles weighing over 3,000 kg, with no fees for lighter vehicles. This legal update aims to close loopholes where transporters could evade ALN payments by selecting routes outside the fee's application area.

The revisions expand the applicability of the vinjete, introducing regulations to ensure that all premium roads used as bypasses are subject to this fee. This includes all sections of roads leading to border crossings at Terehova, Grebņeva, and Pāternieki, ensuring that haulers cannot avoid paying the tolls by choosing less regulated routes. The adjustments reflect ongoing efforts by the Latvian government to maintain infrastructure funding while also enhancing road safety and managing transport through strategic routing.

Overall, these changes indicate a proactive approach by Latvia's transport authorities to adapt to evolving transportation needs and to strengthen compliance with road usage regulations. Stakeholders, especially in the transport sector, must stay informed about these adjustments to avoid penalties and ensure the smooth operational flow of freight transport across the country.