Trucks are not allowed to drive on ‘s-Gravendijkwal. This rule applies to all trucks, except 100% electric trucks. Apply for permission to drive your truck on ’s-Gravendijkwal.

<p>All trucks except 100% electric trucks and trucks that carry out duties required by law.</p><h2>Foreign number plate</h2><p>Do you have a foreign number plate? You must register your truck with the City of Rotterdam first. This is free and needs to be done once. You can do this in the same user portal where you can apply for permission.</p><h2>Dutch number plate</h2><p>Do you have Dutch number plate? Your truck is already registered in the vehicle registration system (RDW). You can apply for permission right away.&nbsp;</p>

Who needs permission

<ul><li>If you drive without permission you can get a fine of € 120 + € 9 administration costs.</li><li>There are 2 types of permissions:<ul><li>permission for 1 day</li><li>permission for a longer period of time</li></ul></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p>

Good to know

<div class="text__table--responsive" tabindex="0" aria-label="Scrollable table"><table><thead><tr><th>Description</th><th>Charges 2025</th><th>Charges 2026</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Vehicle registration</td><td>free of charge</td><td>free of charge</td></tr><tr><td>Permission for 1 day</td><td>€ 24.30</td><td>€ 25.20</td></tr><tr><td>Permission for a longer period of time</td><td>€ 194.60</td><td>€ 201.60</td></tr></tbody></table></div><p>You pay for processing your application, even if you do not get permission.</p>

Costs

<p>With your application you must include copies of documents that show the number of visits you must make to an address where the truck ban applies. And the reason for these visits.</p>

Documents you need for your application

<ul><li>Accounts are usually ready within minutes after registration.</li><li>Permission for 1 day is usually ready within minutes after payment. After you apply, you will receive permission immediately by email.</li><li>Permission for a longer period of time is handled individually. You will receive an answer by email within 8 weeks.<br>&nbsp;</li></ul>

How long does it take

<p>If you have any more questions, send an email to <a href="mailto:mobiliteitso@rotterdam.nl">mobiliteitso@rotterdam.nl</a>.</p>

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