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Cost of "Plato" per 1 kilometer in 2021

The Platon system was created for vehicles weighing more than 12 tons. Paying for the kilometers traveled by these cars is compensation for the damage caused to our roads. Accordingly, the “Platon” system stands for “Payment per ton”.

How much does 1 km cost now?

According to the decision of Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, after the forum of small and medium-sized businesses - from April 17, 2021, the price per kilometer for a car weighing over 12 tons is 1.90 rubles. from July 1, 2021, the cost of 1 kilometer is 2.04 rubles. From February 1, 2021 - 2.22 rubles. All money received from the Platon system goes to the Russian Road Fund.

You will learn how to check for fines in this article.

Initially, the fee for one kilometer was supposed to be 3.73 rubles. Truck drivers reacted with mass protests and the fee was reduced to 1.53 rubles/km. Accordingly, from 2021 the fee is 1.90 rubles/km. From July 1, 2021 - 2.04 rubles, from February 1, 2020 - 2.22 rubles.

Tariffs of the Platon system in 2021

The tariff for paying for one kilometer traveled is 2.04 rubles/km. Many people ask: does the payment amount depend on the weight of their vehicle? According to Article 31.1 N 257-F3, the fee is the same for everyone. If the weight of the vehicle exceeds 12 tons, then you pay 2.04 rubles/km. The calculation of the total amount is based strictly on kilometers traveled.

True, there are exceptions. Based on Federal Law No. 257 of 02/07/2017, the system does not include equipment of government agencies (Ministry of Emergency Situations, FSB, Ministry of Internal Affairs, etc.), vehicles intended for the transport of passengers and vehicles used by healthcare institutions.

Read how to pay for Plato here.

how much does Plato cost per 1 km in 2021? Tariffs and how to pay.

Article updated date: June 26, 2021 In the winter of 2015, the Government issued Resolution No. 504. It concerns the determination of fees on domestic roads per ton of transported cargo in order to compensate for damage caused to federal roads (this does not apply to toll highways).

Taxation is called “Platon” - literally “payment of tons”. This system applies to freight vehicles with a permissible weight of 12 tons or more. Let's consider how much Plato is worth.

From July 1, 2021 it is 2.04 rubles per kilometer.

Information about the tariff increase from 1.9 rubles to 2.04 is indicated on the official website of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation. The information has been confirmed on the official website, view will open in a new window. Also, according to the schedule, there will be a gradual increase in indexation: From February 1, 2021 - 2.20 rubles per kilometer From February 1, 2021, 2.35 rubles per kilometer And then in the amount of annual inflation by an average of 4% annually on February 1.

Route cost calculation

There are two ways to calculate kilometers traveled and the amount of payment for them. By the way, read how to check for Plato’s fines here.

You can do this yourself by drawing up a route map, or it will be done by an automated calculation system using an on-board device.

A route map can be generated from information about the length of the route of the upcoming trip. You will also need to provide the following information:

State sign of your transport;

date and time of issue;

also duration of action;

distance and description of federal highways;

and the payment amount.

The route map itself will need to be issued. This can be done in the following places:

in self-service terminals;

at the Platon System User Support Centers.

Personal account replenishment amount

There is no minimum account balance established. Automatic debiting of funds occurs using a route card or on-board device. In this regard, the amount in the account must be sufficient for the passage of a multi-ton vehicle.

Thus, the car owner’s personal account in the Platon system can be replenished with any necessary amount by the owner of the vehicle or his representative. You can check the account balance and the transactions that were made on it not only on the website in your personal account, but also in the smartphone application. In addition to these methods, you can contact the operator of the User Support Center or use the self-service terminal.

How much does it cost to install Plato?

The on-board unit is a key element of the Platon system. This small device is designed to automatically track the route of a large-capacity vehicle on federal roads. Control over the movement of the vehicle is carried out thanks to satellite navigation GLONASS/GPS or GLONASS.

Using the on-board vehicle is much easier than using a route map. Money is debited from your account automatically for each kilometer traveled; there is no need to strictly follow the route. To date, almost 350 thousand such devices have already been issued. At the same time, more than 6.5 million route cards have been issued. The reason for the insufficient distribution of on-board cards is that many companies are dissatisfied with the complexity of the procedure for obtaining it.

Obtaining a tracking device in the Platon system: procedure

To receive a tracking and payment device for installation in a truck, you need to register in the system registry. This is not difficult and, moreover, completely free, can be done via the Internet at www.platon.ru or at customer support centers. You must provide:

ID card, or power of attorney from the owner, or constituent documents of the company (attach scans when registering online);
documents for the car - a certificate of state registration, a technical passport (in the online application you also need to indicate the VIN, maximum weight, model and make of the vehicle, license plate number);
contact details – email, telephone.

Verification takes from 15 to 20 days, after which access to your personal account on the website opens. After this, registration is completed and the client switches to the status of an authorized user.

You can start receiving the on-board unit. An unpleasant surprise awaits here - you won’t be able to do this online; you will have to make a personal visit to the company center (138 such institutions have already been opened). At the center, a contract is concluded with the user for the free use of the on-board device, for which you need to provide copies of the following documents:

for individuals – passport or other identification document (also the original);
additionally for resident legal entities – certificates of registration and registration with the tax authorities of the Russian Federation;
additionally for legal entities non-residents of the Russian Federation - provisions on a representative office or branch (all documents must have a notarized translation into Russian).

If an authorized representative of the truck owner applies for an opinion, it is necessary to provide a certified copy of all documents by the owner. There must be the inscription “True”, a signature with a transcript, a seal, a date, information about where the original of the certified copy is located. Now you can receive an on-board device (type BU 1201) and consult the center’s specialists about installation and use.

What is the Plato system?

"Platon" is a system for collecting tolls from trucks. It got its name from the abbreviated phrase “payment per ton”. The system was put into operation on November 15, 2015 and operates to this day.

The operator of Platon is RTITS LLC (RT-Invest Transport Systems). Half of its authorized capital belongs to the state corporation Rostec, and the second half belongs to entrepreneur Igor Rotenberg. These same persons are the founders of the limited liability company.

For operator services, the company is annually allocated 10,500 million rubles from the federal budget of the Russian Federation. According to RT-Invest Transport Systems LLC, thanks to the work of Platon, the federal budget should receive an annual replenishment of 20-50 billion rubles.

The Platon toll system covers 50,774 kilometers of federal roads. To ensure stable and efficient operation, it includes:

information support centers;
geographic information system and automatic calculation system;
on-board devices for timely debiting of funds from the user’s account;
stationary control systems;
mobile control systems;
website providing information and consulting support;
call center operating 24 hours a day.

The funds collected by Platon are redirected to the federal budget and spent on:

improvement of road transport infrastructure;
financing of repair and road construction works;
maintaining the condition of federal roads.

The Platon toll collection system is also considered to ensure the implementation of the Highways subprogram of the Development of the Russian Transport System 2010-2020 program. The functioning of “Platon” makes it possible to improve the condition of roads and reduce the burden on the budget (municipal and state), which is necessary to maintain transport and operational parameters.

Description of BU "Plato"

The control unit has built-in satellite navigation system modules and tracks vehicle movements. Location data is transmitted via the cellular network to the payment system information processing center. The BU kit includes:

the device itself;
cigarette lighter cable;
suction cups for fastening;
instructions and device passport.

A special bracket or double-sided tape (not included) can be used for mounting. The control unit is installed on the windshield, in a part that does not interfere with the driver’s view.

Degrease the glass area;
Attach pre-moistened suction cups to the device body or bracket;
Attach the CU (bracket) to the selected area and press lightly;
If you choose the mounting method using a bracket, secure the device in the holder;
When using adhesive tape, remove the protective film from it, stick it on the body of the device and attach the device to the glass;
Connect the device to the cigarette lighter.

Where and how to get the Plato on-board device

Installing the control unit greatly simplifies the use of the Platon system.
Funds from the car owner's account are automatically debited for the actual distance traveled. This does not require prior entry of the route into the system. To receive the device, first of all, you need to complete a free registration on the Platon system website by filling out the appropriate form. You can also perform these actions by visiting the Support Center, providing the following documents and information:

vehicle owner's passport;
vehicle registration certificate;
contact information (phone number, email).

Within 10 days from the date of registration, the user gets the opportunity to access his personal online account. Here you can submit a request to receive an on-board unit. For further actions, you must visit the Support Center in person to the vehicle owner or his representative, with originals and copies of documents:

passport or other identification document (copy and original);
for individual entrepreneurs and legal entities registered in the Russian Federation - a certificate of registration of the form of activity and tax registration (copy);
for legal entities registered in a country other than those listed above - a document certifying the powers of the executive body and the regulations on the representative office in the Russian Federation (copy).

If the application is made by a representative of the vehicle owner, then copies of all papers must be certified by the signature of the owner, indicating the date and information about the location of the original. After submitting the necessary documents, an agreement on the use of the equipment free of charge is concluded.

How to register in the Platon system

Registration requires the car owner to collect the necessary documents and submit them on the official website or at a service center.

List of documents for Russian entrepreneurs:

OGRNIP certificate;
TIN;
driver's license;
vehicle registration certificate.

List for large legal entities from the Russian Federation:

a document confirming the right to engage in business with OGRN;
TIN;
passport for the vehicle and a document confirming its registration.

List of documents for foreign individuals or legal entities:

registration certificate for a heavy-duty vehicle;
a copy of the document confirming the registration of the vehicle;
a copy of a document confirming the right of a legal entity or individual to engage in business;
personal information of persons representing the interests of carrier companies).

If the interests of a legal entity or individual are protected by a representative on the territory of the Russian Federation, it is also necessary to indicate his full name, email address and telephone number for communication.

You can fill out documents, submit them for processing (agreeing with the processing of personal data) and register on the system website (via your Personal Account), at the CIPP or at the self-service terminal during the process of issuing a one-time Route Card.

How to replace the control unit

The service life of the CU is 3 years, after which it requires replacement.
For this procedure, you must contact the Support Center three weeks before the expiration of the established time. If the user did not have time to do this, then he has no more than three more days from the end of the device’s service life. You can contact any Center, either by appointment or on a first-come, first-served basis.

To replace it, you need to hand over the old used unit with all components, in general and in good condition. It is also necessary to present a passport and, if the person applying is not the owner, a power of attorney in the recommended form. To obtain a new BU, you will need copies of the individual entrepreneur registration certificate and tax registration certificate. For legal entities, in addition, confirmation of the powers of the executive body of the organization will be required.

Upon expiration of the service life of the CU, the agreement on its use expires. Further driving is considered equivalent to driving without a control device and will result in a fine. In this case, it is recommended to resort to drawing up a route map.

Legalization of replacement

In general, the new rules establish the need to replace the Platon on-board device with an expired service life. Before this, it was provided only by a concluded agreement for free use . Government Decree No. 504 of June 14, 2013, which regulates the functioning of the Platon system, stipulated that a new on-board device can only be obtained if the old one is faulty and repairs and other warranty work are required . There was not a word about the fact that the device may have a limited service life.

The changes to the Resolution that have entered into force, in principle, introduce such a concept as “on-board device service life” , oblige users to ensure that this period does not expire, and to change the device after this has happened. In addition, they clearly indicate: traveling with an on-board device with an expired service life and without issuing a route card is considered traveling without paying a fee and, therefore, is punishable by a fine.

Let us remind you: the replacement of on-board devices began in September last year. It is dictated by the requirements of the FSB : devices operating on the basis of cryptographic information protection tools (CIPF) can be in circulation for no longer than three years .

At the same time, we note that three years is not three years of using the on-board device, but three years from the date of its production .

How does the Plato system work?

Road charges for transporting goods exceeding 12 tons apply only to commercial vehicles.

Based on Federal Law No. 257 dated February 7, 2017, the following types of vehicles are not covered by Plato:

specialized equipment of government agencies (Ministry of Emergency Situations, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Internal Affairs, FSB, etc.), functioning for the purpose of national defense;
transport carrying passengers;
machines used by healthcare institutions.

The owner(s) of vehicles with a permissible weight of more than 12 tons are required to pay a fee, regardless of the actual weight of the cargo being transported (Article 31.1 N 257-FZ).

The legislation does not provide for the transfer of the obligation to pay this toll to other persons, for example, tenants.
At the same time, Article 421 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation allows for the principle of freedom of contract, the terms of which are determined at the discretion of the parties. The owner-lessor has the right:

include the Platon toll in the rent;
include in the contract the lessee’s obligation to reimburse the owner of the car for the costs of paying for Platon.

How to calculate the cost?

The cost of a trip can be calculated in 2 ways:

drawing up route maps;
automated calculation system by on-board device.

The on-board unit operates in automatic mode:

calculates the mileage traveled;
calculate the cost;
will automatically debit your account.

The device is issued free of charge at Rosavtodor departments . It works from the cigarette lighter, and funds are debited automatically while driving through the Platon system.

The route map is formed from information about the upcoming route and includes the following information:

serial number;
State heavy-duty sign;
date and time of issue;
validity;
length of sections and description of federal roads;
amount of payment.

You can issue a card in several ways:

in self-service terminals;
in the Platon system user support centers;
in your personal account on the website https://platon.ru/ru/ ;
in the mobile application.

Its validity period is limited to 30 days. You can use it immediately after payment. An unused card can be returned until its expiration date.

Most Russian freight carriers have equipped their vehicles with on-board devices, and only 13% of drivers registered in the system use route cards.

How to find out the balance of a personal account and get a statement of transactions on it

Information about the funds in the account and about completed transactions is available to users of the Platon system in their personal account or in the mobile application after registration.

Account transactions can be requested in statement format for a specific time period. The extract can be presented in PDF or CSV format at the user's choice and sent to his e-mail. If no transactions were performed during the specified period, a corresponding message will be sent by email.

If for any reason there is no access to the Internet, the user can use self-service terminals or contact the call center and the User Information Support Center.

Payment Methods

To make a payment, the driver must register in the register of the fee collection system.
Payment must be made before departure, otherwise the driver will be fined.

For the first violation, the penalty amount will be RUB 5,000. For the second - twice as much. Violators are detected using video recording.

For convenience, the creators of the Platon system have provided several payment methods . Let's consider them further.

Bank transfer

This standard method is suitable for those who do not actively use the Internet. To make a payment, you need to write out your bank details, go with them to the bank branch and make the payment.

Payment is processed within 5 working days . The bank operator will most likely charge another transfer fee.

Payment online

Internet banking is the most profitable payment method with instant depositing of the deposit. This can be done, for example, through the Sberbank website https://www.sberbank.ru .
To do this, you need to have a Sberbank plastic card and an account in the system. The algorithm of actions for paying for Platon through the Sberbank website is as follows:

Log in to your personal account at this bank.
Find the Platon system in the Payments and Transfers window.
Enter your details into the form.
Confirm payment.
Save your payment details and in the future you will be able to make payments very quickly, in just a couple of clicks.

Website of the Plato system

Payment directly on the website, as well as in the mobile application, is made in the same way as payment through Internet banking, with the only difference being that you will have to link the card to your account and top it up in a timely manner.

Payment via terminal

If you want to pay the toll in cash, and very quickly, then you should focus on the terminals. However, for now you can not pay for Platon in every terminal.

You will need payment details and a payment terminal, for example, QIWI. Find the type of payment you need, enter the details and make the payment. Keep in mind that QIWI charges a 4% commission.

In conclusion, it is worth adding that the Platon system is planned to be modernized. The Government's plans also indicate a gradual increase in tariffs. "Platon" may soon become part of the motor insurance system.

System Features

According to Federal Law 257, adopted in the winter of 2021, the following list of vehicles does NOT fall under the influence of Plato:

passenger transport;
transport of healthcare organizations;
special transport of government agencies, the purpose of which is to use it for the defense of the Russian Federation.

Art. 31.1. No. 257-FZ states that every owner of a vehicle with a permissible weight of 12 tons or more must pay tax, regardless of the weight of the cargo he transports.

Transfer of tax obligations is not permitted. However, Art. 421 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation establishes the principle of freedom of agreement, the conditions under which participants set at their own discretion.

The vehicle owner has the right to include “Platon” in the rent, as well as to include in the agreement the tenant’s obligation to reimburse the vehicle owner for the cost of paying this tax.

The website platon.ru has a charging system . It is possible to carry out all the necessary calculations, for which you need to perform the following actions:

register for the service;
create a route map;
receive a completed contract;
buy a drilling device that operates on the basis of GPS or GLONASS (designed to track vehicle traffic).

The tax amount is set automatically.

What is "Plato" and who owns it?

The name of the system “ PLATON ” is derived from the phrase “payment per ton”.

The functions of the operator to collect fees from the owners of large trucks are performed by a commercial legal entity that received such rights without organizing a competition.

According to the Order of the Government of Russia No. 1662-r dated August 29, 2014, the Federal Road Agency ( Rosavtodor ) entered into a concession agreement with the RT-Invest Transport Systems for a period of 13 years. According to the specified act of the Government, the company was endowed with the rights of an operator to create a toll collection system (Plato) . The commercial entity was also tasked with collecting, storing and transmitting data on the movement of heavy goods vehicles. For this, according to the concession agreement, the company will receive 10.6 billion rubles every year.

According to information from the Unified State Register of Legal Entities, RT-Invest Transport Systems LLC (TIN 7704869777) has an authorized capital of 100,000 rubles. and is owned in equal shares by RT-Invest and Igor Arkadyevich Rotenberg .

RT-Invest LLC (TIN 7714842767) in turn belongs to the Rostec (TIN 7704274402) and Tsaritsyn Capital (TIN 7704758065) - 74.99%

Tsaritsyn Capital LLC (TIN 7704758065) in turn belongs to Vadim Evgenievich Agafonov and Andrei Evgenievich Shipelov . By the way, Agafonov V.E. is a deputy of the Nizhny Novgorod City Duma from the United Russia .

The introduction of tolls on federal roads will certainly increase the cost of services of transport companies.

All major retail chains use trucks to transport food products. Thus, the cost of all goods transported by heavy vehicles will increase. In addition, cargo carriers will face the risk of significant administrative penalties.

The PLATO system requires prepayment. Thus, owners of heavy vehicles will have to find additional funds to pay the appropriate fee.

Tariffs "Plato"

How much does Plato cost for 1 km ? Initially, the authorities planned to set a tariff of 3.73 rubles. for 1 kilometer traveled. After the protests of truckers began, the tax was reduced, and then it became 1.53 rubles. for 1 km.

Since April 2021, there has been an increase, as a result of which 1 km began to cost 1.9 rubles.

Prime Minister D. Medvedev explained his decision by saying that there was a need to optimize and improve the road network. Cash injections into the budget would help repair old roads, build new ones, build bridges, overpasses, and road junctions.

The current grace period is currently in effect indefinitely.

In addition, D. Medvedev instructed the Ministry of Transport to draw up a system of discounts in this taxation system. The amount of discounts is determined depending on the mileage.

It must be taken into account that carriers who are registered in the system may not pay transport tax. They are subject to tax deduction rights. To do this, a person will need to go to the tax office and provide the employee with the following package of documentation:

application to exercise the right of tax deduction;
report on payment for damage caused to federal roads;
a report containing data on vehicles with a permissible weight of 12 tons or more;
a document that establishes the fact of ownership of the vehicle.

Rates

Plato tariffs 2021 determine the cost of one kilometer of travel on public roads of federal significance.

According to the decree of the Government of the Russian Federation, from April 15, 2021, 1 kilometer of travel for owners of vehicles weighing more than 12 tons will cost 1.90 rubles. This tax is also relevant at the beginning of 2021.

Tariffs of the Platon system do not apply to:

vehicles that transport people, excluding cargo-passenger vehicles;
special transport equipment that is used for fire protection, police, medical ambulance, emergency rescue services, military traffic police;
special transport means for transporting weapons and military equipment.

Cost calculation

There are two options for calculating costs - generating route maps and using an on-board automatic calculation system.

Formation of maps

To generate a map, you will need data about the future route.

The map includes the following information:

duration of action;
date/time of its issue;
State sign of large cargo;
serial number;
distance, description of federal roads;
price.

To create a map, you can use a special application for a smartphone or your personal account of the platon.ru service. There are Customer Support Centers. In addition, you can use self-service terminals.

the maximum validity period is 1 month;
immediately after payment the card is ready for use;
You can return an unused card before its expiration date.

Application of on-board devices

According to statistics, only 13% of drivers registered in the system use route cards. Most often, cargo carriers purchase on-board devices, the installation of which is simple.

How to pay tax

To pay the tax, you need to register in the contribution collection system. In order not to “run into” penalties, you should make the payment before the vehicle sets off.

if the driver is fined for the first time, he will have to pay 5 thousand rubles;
repeat offenders will face a fine of 10 thousand;
Video recording is used to find drivers breaking the law.

Payment via bank transfer

To use this method you need to do the following:

write down the relevant details;
visit the nearest bank branch;
pay tax and commission for the transfer.

Payment will be credited within 5 days.

Payment via the Internet

In this case, you will need to use the personal account of the banking organization. So, Sberbank clients must go to the payments and transfers tab, then find the Platon system, enter the necessary data and pay the tax.

Using the Plato web service

To use this method, you must link your card to your account. The account will need to be replenished regularly with a set amount of money.

How can I pay tax?

To pay money for Plato, you need to register in the tax payment register.

Funds must be credited before departure, otherwise a penalty order will be drawn up against the driver. The first time he is punished with a fine of 5 thousand rubles. The second time the sanction will increase by 2 times.

Violating drivers are identified using a video recording system. To make paying more convenient, the system developers have provided several options for depositing money, which will be discussed below.