🚦 Road Tax Payable
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Calculate your RTSA motor vehicle licence fee instantly. Select your vehicle type or enter your gross vehicle weight — get your quarterly or annual road tax in seconds. Powered by official RTSA rates from Statutory Instrument No. 25 of 2024.
Select your vehicle type and payment period, then click Calculate Road Tax.
Complete motor vehicle licence fee table for all vehicle categories. Road tax is based on manufacturer's permitted gross vehicle weight (GVW) — not engine size or age.
| Vehicle Category / GVW | 1 Quarter (K) | 2 Quarters (K) | 3 Quarters (K) | Full Year (K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏍️ Motorcycle | 19 | 37 | 56 | 74 |
| 🚗 Up to 800 kg GVW (e.g. Vitz, Alto) | 110 | 220 | 330 | 440 |
| 800–1,000 kg GVW | 129 | 257 | 386 | 514 |
| 1,000–1,200 kg GVW (e.g. Honda Fit) | 147 | 294 | 441 | 587 |
| 1,200–1,400 kg GVW (e.g. Corolla, Mazda 3) | 165 | 330 | 495 | 660 |
| 1,400–1,600 kg GVW (e.g. Camry, Accord) | 184 | 367 | 551 | 734 |
| 🛻 1,600–2,000 kg GVW (e.g. RAV4, HiLux, Ranger) | 202 | 404 | 606 | 807 |
| 🚐 2,000–4,000 kg GVW (e.g. Prado, HiAce) | 230 | 459 | 689 | 918 |
| 4,000–6,000 kg GVW | 257 | 514 | 771 | 1,027 |
| 6,000–9,000 kg GVW | 294 | 587 | 881 | 1,174 |
| 9,000–12,000 kg GVW | 330 | 660 | 990 | 1,320 |
| 12,000–15,000 kg GVW | 367 | 734 | 1,101 | 1,467 |
| 15,000–17,000 kg GVW | 459 | 917 | 1,376 | 1,834 |
| 17,000–20,000 kg GVW | 596 | 1,192 | 1,788 | 2,384 |
| 🚛 Over 20,000 kg GVW | 1,375 | 2,750 | 4,125 | 5,500 |
| 🚜 Farm vehicle | 62 | 123 | 184 | 245 |
| Tractor on road (not farm licence) | 92 | 184 | 276 | 367 |
Source: Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA), Statutory Instrument No. 25 of 2024 — effective 20 May 2024. GVW = Manufacturer's permitted Gross Vehicle Weight. Government vehicles pay Nil.
| Service | Fee (K) |
|---|---|
| Registration Book (new) | 318 |
| Duplicate Registration Book | 318 |
| New Vehicle Registration Mark (number plates) | 518 |
| Change of Ownership | 318 |
| Temporary Registration Card | 191 |
| Certificate of Fitness (Roadworthiness) — Motor Vehicle | 74 |
| Driving Licence Card (new) | 192 |
| Driving Licence Renewal | 164 |
| Driving Test | 116 |
What road tax covers, how it works, where to pay, and what happens if you don't.
Road tax — officially the Motor Vehicle Licence — is a fee paid to RTSA for permission to use your vehicle on Zambia's public roads. It is governed by the Roads and Road Traffic Act and administered by the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA). It is separate from vehicle registration and insurance.
Road tax is charged based on your vehicle's manufacturer's permitted gross vehicle weight (GVW) — the maximum total weight of the vehicle including passengers and cargo. This is printed in your vehicle's registration book. It is not based on engine size or vehicle age for the motor vehicle licence.
Road tax can be paid online via ZamPortal (zamportal.gov.zm) using the ZamPass system — you need a ZamPass account registered with your NRC/driver's licence. You can also pay in person at any RTSA office across Zambia. Payment can be made for 1, 2, 3, or 4 quarters.
Road tax (Motor Vehicle Licence) must be valid at all times when driving on Zambian public roads. It can be renewed annually or quarterly. Many vehicle owners renew quarterly to spread the cost across the year. Your vehicle must also have a valid Certificate of Roadworthiness and valid insurance.
Driving with an expired road tax disc exposes you to fines and impoundment. Traffic police in Zambia routinely check road tax during roadblocks. RTSA has also increased enforcement. Always renew before expiry — there is no grace period. Buying or selling a vehicle? Road tax (like insurance) ceases upon change of ownership.
When importing a vehicle into Zambia, a Carbon Emission Surtax applies based on engine capacity: K50,000 (up to 1,500cc), K100,000 (1,501–2,000cc), K150,000 (2,001–3,000cc), K200,000 (over 3,000cc). This is a one-time import tax — not an annual road tax. It is added to customs duties at the point of importation.
Everything Zambian vehicle owners need to know about road tax.