Our new van's normal gross permissable weight is 3.5T but we decided to register it at 4.25T to give us more flexibility with the pay load, as we carry bikes and a scooter in the large garage. Our van is under 7 metres long and is probably marginally over 3.5T when fully loaded.
I know that it may cost us more in tolls.
My question ....when travelling through countries such as Austria , Portugal , Switzerland where they have E Toll systems how do the authorities know you are plated at over 3.5tonne? Some of the systems seem more complicated for over 3.5 T eg the Go Box in Austria. Less so for under 3.5 T ...Just wondering how much of a risk it is if we elected to go for the less complicated option (and cheaper) ie under 3.5T even though we have up plated to 4.25T.
I know that it may cost us more in tolls.
My question ....when travelling through countries such as Austria , Portugal , Switzerland where they have E Toll systems how do the authorities know you are plated at over 3.5tonne? Some of the systems seem more complicated for over 3.5 T eg the Go Box in Austria. Less so for under 3.5 T ...Just wondering how much of a risk it is if we elected to go for the less complicated option (and cheaper) ie under 3.5T even though we have up plated to 4.25T.