Weight-based penalty (malus)
From 2024, the weight-based penalty applies to vehicles from 1,600 kg (vs 1,800 kg previously) with a progressive scale, considerably widening the number of vehicles taxed
Measure originators
European origin
EUMesure nationale alignée avec les objectifs climatiques européens de réduction des émissions automobiles
A positive amount is revenue or savings for public finances; a negative amount is a cost or lost revenue.
Measure impact
Threshold lowered from 1,800 kg to 1,600 kg, considerably widening the number of vehicles subject to the weight-based penalty.
Official references
Sources
Procedure timeline
Follow the progress of this fiscal measure through the different stages of the parliamentary procedure.
Administrative implementation
Entrée en vigueur de la mesure et mise en œuvre par l'administration
President of the Republic signature
Publication au Journal officiel
Possible referral to Constitutional Council
Décision de conformité / censure partielle
Debate and vote
Debate and vote
Débat et vote en séance publique à l'Assemblée nationale, ou engagement de la responsabilité du Gouvernement (article 49.3)
Council of Ministers
Validation interne