Duty-Free Fuel in Commercial Vehicle Tanks Directive

Council Directive 68/297/EEC of 19 July 1968 on the standardisation of provisions regarding the duty-free admission of fuel contained in the fuel tanks of commercial motor vehicles

Stage: In force, reached 23 Jul 1968
In force: In force · CELEX 31968L0297
Procedure: Directive
Last activity: 23 Jul 1968

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Directive 68/297/EEC standardizes duty-free admission of fuel in the tanks of commercial motor vehicles crossing common frontiers between member states. From 1 February 1969, member states must admit at least 50 liters of motor fuel duty-free, regardless of the member state of registration. It covers vehicles carrying more than nine persons including the driver, or goods.

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