Comparison of road freight charging in Visegrad Group countries in the context of sustainable regional development

Abstract

Road transport plays an important role in the social and economic development of the state and regions. On the other hand, road transport is a source of emissions, noise and vibration and causes health and safety risks to humans. Road freight charging is being introduced for reasons of road freight transport restrictions. The article aims to make a comparison of the road freight charging in the Visegrad Group countries in the context of sustainable regional development. The article uses a comparison method, which belongs to the category of logical scientific methods. The websites of road transport charging operators are the source of the data in the individual countries of the Visegrad Group countries. The results of the comparison of road freight charging in the Visegrad Group countries are given for each country, with particular emphasis on the legal framework, toll rates and toll payment method in the specific country.