In France, the toll is based on the actual height (without superstructures) and actual weight of the vehicle at the toll station.
For motorhomes, a height of 3 metres and a weight of 3.5 tonnes are decisive. If both values are exceeded, a Toll Box is required for large and heavy vehicles, according to the toll operator.
In practice, however, there is a certain tolerance: you only need the ‘Large Toll Box’ if you weigh more than 4.5 tonnes and/or are over 3.05 metres high.
Examples:
4.5 tonnes and 2.95 metres -> ‘Small Toll Box’ works
4.6 tonnes and 2.95 metres -> ‘Large Toll Box’ works
4.2 tonnes and 3.05 metres -> ‘Small Toll Box’ works
4.2 tonnes and 3.06 metres -> ‘Large Toll Box’ works
Measured is:
Pure vehicle height, superstructures do not count.
Actual weight while travelling, not permissible total weight.
More than 2 axles:
Vehicles with at least 3 axles always require the ‘Large Toll Box’, regardless of height and weight. A tandem axle is measured as one axle in France.
(For the ‘Large Toll Box’, the data from the vehicle licence must be provided for Austria).
Trailer included? - Not relevant for the selection of the Toll Box.
These examples are recommendations without guarantee, as categorisation takes place automatically at the toll station. Please check your vehicle documents to determine the appropriate Toll Box. Many newer motorhomes and campers remain under 3 metres.