Road user charges (RUC)

Anyone using New Zealand’s roads contributes towards their upkeep. Most road users pay levies when they buy fuel. Others, such as drivers of light diesel vehicles and heavy vehicles like trucks, pay through road user charges (RUC).

About RUC

Find out who pays RUC and how to find your RUC weight.

RUC licences

All RUC vehicles must display distance licences.

RUC refunds

RUC rates and transaction fees

RUC exemptions

Some light diesel vehicles that are used almost exclusively off-road may be eligible for a RUC exemption.

RUC distance recorders

All RUC vehicles must be fitted with a distance recorder.

RUC assessments

The Transport Agency can issue assessments (an invoice) for any unpaid RUC.

RUC record keeping

Transport service licence holders, other than a rental service licence holder, must keep and retain records relating to RUC vehicles.

RUC contacts

Contact details for RUC counter agents, the RUC Contact Centre and the RUC phone and fax service.

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