With British HGVs paying to use European roads, this Bill delivers fairness for British hauliers, and rights a wrong that they have faced until now.
Steve said: "In Winchester & Chandler's Ford we see foreign lorries on our roads all the time, particularly using both the M3 and the A34, and until now they haven't had to pay anything to use our roads. But when British lorries drive abroad, they face charges and tolls – it just isn't fair.
"This Government is righting that wrong – and from now on Britain will benefit from the foreign lorries on our road."
Roads Minister Stephen Hammond said: "Every year there are around 1.5 million trips to the UK by foreign registered lorries but none of them pays to use our roads, leaving UK businesses and taxpayers to foot the bill. In contrast, when UK hauliers travel abroad, then in most cases they have to pay to use the roads.
"This new act will help the UK logistics industry remain competitive by making sure that operators from abroad are paying towards the cost of building and maintaining the UK's roads as well as creating a level playing field for domestic operators."