1. Directive 2004/52/CE Where are we now ? February 2007 European Commission - DG TREN

2. Commission Européenne Direction Générale de l’Énergie et des Transports EFC DIRECTIVE 1. THE STATUS OF THE DIRECTIVE 1. THE STATUS OF THE DIRECTIVE Adopted in March 2004 by the Council and in April 2004 by the ParliamentAdopted in March 2004 by the Council and in April 2004 by the Parliament In force since end of May 2004In force since end of May 2004 Should be put in national legislation for 20 October 2005 : not yet achieved : numerous in procedures startedShould be put in national legislation for 20 October 2005 : not yet achieved : numerous in procedures started

3. Commission Européenne Direction Générale de l’Énergie et des Transports EFC DIRECTIVE 2. THE OBJECTIVE : 2. THE OBJECTIVE : Regulatory frame for the deployment of a unique European EFC service in three stages:Regulatory frame for the deployment of a unique European EFC service in three stages: First stage : definition of the service for 1 July 2006 First stage : definition of the service for 1 July 2006 Second stage : HGV and Long Distance Coaches, 3 years after - planned for mid 2009 Second stage : HGV and Long Distance Coaches, 3 years after - planned for mid 2009 Third stage : all vehicles, 2 years after trucks - planned for mid 2011 Third stage : all vehicles, 2 years after trucks - planned for mid 2011 The Directive will not interfere with the pricing policies of the Member States, but the systems implemented should be capable to handle any charging policy decided at national levelsThe Directive will not interfere with the pricing policies of the Member States, but the systems implemented should be capable to handle any charging policy decided at national levels

4. Commission Européenne Direction Générale de l’Énergie et des Transports EFC DIRECTIVE 3. THE PRINCIPLES OF THE SERVICE 3. THE PRINCIPLES OF THE SERVICE Open commercial serviceOpen commercial service basic principle : one single contract - one single onboard unit per vehiclebasic principle : one single contract - one single onboard unit per vehicle Later on : one single invoice ? – but not mentioned in the textLater on : one single invoice ? – but not mentioned in the text available on the whole tolled networkavailable on the whole tolled network used for whatever toll or fee or taxused for whatever toll or fee or tax same quality of service in any country, non depending on the country where the contract is signed, the nationality of the vehicle or the driversame quality of service in any country, non depending on the country where the contract is signed, the nationality of the vehicle or the driver

5. Commission Européenne Direction Générale de l’Énergie et des Transports EFC DIRECTIVE 4. THE TECHNOLOGIES : 4. THE TECHNOLOGIES : Two basic technologies : GNSS / GPRS as a future objective for all systems GNSS / GPRS as a future objective for all systems Microwave 5.8 GHz Microwave 5.8 GHzPlus A link to the digital tachygraph A link to the digital tachygraph Other technologies allowed as far as they do not discriminate non-equipped clients Other technologies allowed as far as they do not discriminate non-equipped clients

6. DECISION PROCEDURE

7. Commission Européenne Direction Générale de l’Énergie et des Transports COMITE TELEPEAGE Regulatory Committee : Comité Télépéage Regulatory Committee : Comité Télépéage The EFC Expert Group prepares the documents and resolutions proposed for vote in the Regulatory Committee The EFC Expert Group prepares the documents and resolutions proposed for vote in the Regulatory Committee

8. Commission Européenne Direction Générale de l’Énergie et des Transports COMITE TELEPEAGE Regulatory Committee limited to the 27 EU Member States with a voting right Regulatory Committee limited to the 27 EU Member States with a voting right EFC Expert Group : advising group from the 27 MS + candidate countries (HR – TR) + EFTA countries (NO – CH – Iceland) + associations (ASECAP – IRU – ERIC – IRF – ACEA) EFC Expert Group : advising group from the 27 MS + candidate countries (HR – TR) + EFTA countries (NO – CH – Iceland) + associations (ASECAP – IRU – ERIC – IRF – ACEA)

9. Commission Européenne Direction Générale de l’Énergie et des Transports ROAD PLATFORM The link with the private sector is the The link with the private sector is the ROAD PLATFORM launched by the road operators association ASECAP and supported by the EC DG TREN Already 8 meetingsAlready 8 meetings Next meeting : 23 February 2007Next meeting : 23 February 2007 Each of them on a specific topicEach of them on a specific topic Registration free at asecap@skynet.beRegistration free at asecap@skynet.be

10. Commission Européenne Direction Générale de l’Énergie et des Transports Definition process Project or Expert Group Report EUROPEAN COMMISSION EFC Expert Group Advices Regulatory Committee (vote) Proposals yes DEFINITION Road Platform no COUNCIL OF MINISTERS

11. WORK PROGRAM

12. Commission Européenne Direction Générale de l’Énergie et des Transports Work Program 1. WORKING GROUPS 1. WORKING GROUPS 1. DSRC technologies led by Jesper Engdahl (RAPP AG)1. DSRC technologies led by Jesper Engdahl (RAPP AG) Report studied by EFC Expert Group 8 June 2005 Report studied by EFC Expert Group 8 June 2005 2. Classification of vehicles led by Ken Perrett2. Classification of vehicles led by Ken Perrett Report finalized February 2005 Report finalized February 2005 3. enforcement of offenses led by Jean Mesqui (ASFA)3. enforcement of offenses led by Jean Mesqui (ASFA) Report studied by EFC Expert Group 9 June 2005 Report studied by EFC Expert Group 9 June 2005 4. certification centers (led by Fransisco Soriano - LISITT)4. certification centers (led by Fransisco Soriano - LISITT) Report studied by EFC Expert Group December 2005 Report studied by EFC Expert Group December 2005 5. GNSS/CN technologies for EFC led by Wolfgang Beier (Toll Collect)5. GNSS/CN technologies for EFC led by Wolfgang Beier (Toll Collect) Report studied by EFC Expert Group 8 June 2005 Report studied by EFC Expert Group 8 June 2005

13. Commission Européenne Direction Générale de l’Énergie et des Transports Work Program 6. integration of OBU in vehicles, led by Mike Hollingsworth ACEA6. integration of OBU in vehicles, led by Mike Hollingsworth ACEA Report studied EFC Expert Group December 2005 Report studied EFC Expert Group December 2005 7. the role of the financial institutions in the system led by Klaus Philipp (AGES – DE) – starts March 20067. the role of the financial institutions in the system led by Klaus Philipp (AGES – DE) – starts March 2006 Report October 2006 Report October 2006 8. Verification of the Telepass Specification, follow-up of EG 1, led by Jesper Engdahl8. Verification of the Telepass Specification, follow-up of EG 1, led by Jesper Engdahl Report received September 2005, studied EFC Expert Group March 2006 Report received September 2005, studied EFC Expert Group March 2006 9. Specifications for a pan-European satellite EFC system : led by Ian Catling9. Specifications for a pan-European satellite EFC system : led by Ian Catling Report received Feb 2006 and studied EFC Expert Group March 2006 Report received Feb 2006 and studied EFC Expert Group March 2006

14. Commission Européenne Direction Générale de l’Énergie et des Transports Work Program 10. Technologies and specification for enforcement : led by Joao Pecegueiro (Via Verde – PT)10. Technologies and specification for enforcement : led by Joao Pecegueiro (Via Verde – PT) Report received Feb 2006 and studied EFC Expert Group March 2006 Report received Feb 2006 and studied EFC Expert Group March 2006 11. specifications for a pan-European EFc application on microwaves led by Bernhard Oehry (RAPP AG)11. specifications for a pan-European EFc application on microwaves led by Bernhard Oehry (RAPP AG) Report received Jan 2006 and studied EFC Expert Group March 2006 Report received Jan 2006 and studied EFC Expert Group March 2006 12. security of the transactions launched october 2006, led by Stefan Eisses (NL)12. security of the transactions launched october 2006, led by Stefan Eisses (NL)

15. Commission Européenne Direction Générale de l’Énergie et des Transports Work Program 2. 1st and 2 nd Commission Decisions 2. 1st and 2 nd Commission Decisions Technical elements of the EETSTechnical elements of the EETS Drafted from the reports of EG 1 – 2 – 4 – 5 – 6 – 8 – 9 – 11Drafted from the reports of EG 1 – 2 – 4 – 5 – 6 – 8 – 9 – 11 Submitted to EFC Expert Group for discussion on 3 May 2006Submitted to EFC Expert Group for discussion on 3 May 2006 Final draft under internal consultationFinal draft under internal consultation Split in two documents : DSRC and satelliteSplit in two documents : DSRC and satellite Submitted to the Comité Télépéage around April 2007Submitted to the Comité Télépéage around April 2007

16. Commission Européenne Direction Générale de l’Énergie et des Transports Work Program Time Schedule : Time Schedule : From the Directive, a delay of about 1.5 year is expected for the completion of the elements of definitionFrom the Directive, a delay of about 1.5 year is expected for the completion of the elements of definition Delay announced in Decision 1Delay announced in Decision 1

17. Commission Européenne Direction Générale de l’Énergie et des Transports Work Program 3. RCI 3. RCI Project for demonstration under the frame of the 6th RTD FPProject for demonstration under the frame of the 6th RTD FP Launched in July 2005 for 36 monthsLaunched in July 2005 for 36 months Led by ERTICO and involves most of motorway and toll operators in EuropeLed by ERTICO and involves most of motorway and toll operators in Europe Demonstration of transactions by DSRC as well as GNSS / CN with the same onboard unitDemonstration of transactions by DSRC as well as GNSS / CN with the same onboard unit Two consortia of electronic suppliers have been selected to supply prototypesTwo consortia of electronic suppliers have been selected to supply prototypes KAPSCH / THALES KAPSCH / THALES FELA / Q-FREE FELA / Q-FREE

18. Commission Européenne Direction Générale de l’Énergie et des Transports CESARE III 4. CESARE III 4. CESARE III is a Project between ASECAP (PT – AT - DK - ES – FR – IT – NO – SLO - EL – HR – HU) and the Stockholm group (UK – NL – DE – SV – FI – CH – SLO) Follow-up of CESARE I and II Follow-up of CESARE I and II Cesare II has provided important results for cooperation between road concessionnaires levying tolls Cesare II has provided important results for cooperation between road concessionnaires levying tolls CESARE III aims to adapt CESARE II to the needs of the Stockholm group organizations CESARE III aims to adapt CESARE II to the needs of the Stockholm group organizations Ended october 2006 Ended october 2006

19. Commission Européenne Direction Générale de l’Énergie et des Transports CESARE III Structure of the project : Structure of the project : WP 1and 2 : revise business model and provide service definitionWP 1and 2 : revise business model and provide service definition WP 3 and 4 : organisational arrangements and documents for contractual interoperability between operators of all kindsWP 3 and 4 : organisational arrangements and documents for contractual interoperability between operators of all kinds WP 5 : procedural interoperabilityWP 5 : procedural interoperability WP 6 : liaison with external bodies like the Comité TélépéageWP 6 : liaison with external bodies like the Comité Télépéage

20. Commission Européenne Direction Générale de l’Énergie et des Transports 3 rd Decision Main elements : Main elements : Recognize inside the CESARE model the existence of different types of stakeholders for the deployment of an open service marketRecognize inside the CESARE model the existence of different types of stakeholders for the deployment of an open service market introduction of an entity in charge of the EETS regulation (EMB)introduction of an entity in charge of the EETS regulation (EMB) Representing : Representing : Toll chargersToll chargers EETS providersEETS providers End clientsEnd clients Split of two levels : Split of two levels : Political : national administrationsPolitical : national administrations Opérational : private entitiesOpérational : private entities Discussed in EFC Expert Group 9 Jan 2007 Discussed in EFC Expert Group 9 Jan 2007 Sent to Comité Télépéage together with Decisions 1 and 2 Sent to Comité Télépéage together with Decisions 1 and 2

21. Commission Européenne Direction Générale de l’Énergie et des Transports 3 ème Décision EMB functions : EMB functions : Establish the rules of the gameEstablish the rules of the game Monitor their operationMonitor their operation Admittance of new members / exclusion of failing onesAdmittance of new members / exclusion of failing ones Supervise certification of equipmentSupervise certification of equipment Arbitration of conflictsArbitration of conflicts Manage technical specifications and their evolutionManage technical specifications and their evolution Security key managementSecurity key management …

22. Commission Européenne Direction Générale de l’Énergie et des Transports 4th EC Decision Cross-border prosecution of toll violationsCross-border prosecution of toll violations Around june 2007Around june 2007 Mainly for free-flow systemsMainly for free-flow systems Objective : improve the legal capacities of toll chargers to identify, stop and prosecute the offenders, especially foreignersObjective : improve the legal capacities of toll chargers to identify, stop and prosecute the offenders, especially foreigners Ideal situation to reach : ASFINAG (AT)Ideal situation to reach : ASFINAG (AT) Based on VERA 2, EG 3, EG 10 and EG 12 reportsBased on VERA 2, EG 3, EG 10 and EG 12 reports

23. Commission Européenne Direction Générale de l’Énergie et des Transports Work Program 5. European Network of Certification Centers (ENCC) 5. European Network of Certification Centers (ENCC) Suggested by the report of EG 4 Suggested by the report of EG 4 Feasibility study on the implementation of the network Feasibility study on the implementation of the network Onboard units (key issue)Onboard units (key issue) Roadside equipmentRoadside equipment Enforcement tools providing the evidence of the offenceEnforcement tools providing the evidence of the offence Integration of OBU in the vehiclesIntegration of OBU in the vehicles Launched November 2006 with TÜV Intertraffic as main contractor Launched November 2006 with TÜV Intertraffic as main contractor Comments of the Member States to be provided in 2007 Comments of the Member States to be provided in 2007

24. Commission Européenne Direction Générale de l’Énergie et des Transports Work Program 6. Exception handling 6. Exception handling VERA 2 leads to :VERA 2 leads to : new EC draft Directive new EC draft Directive Because no MS has started to implement the Council Decision of 8/5/03 Because no MS has started to implement the Council Decision of 8/5/03 eNFORCE network : deployment of a first version with AT – ES – FR – NL (VERA 3) eNFORCE network : deployment of a first version with AT – ES – FR – NL (VERA 3) Certification procedures for the equipment Certification procedures for the equipment But VERA 2 might be more efficient for criminal offences than for civil ones like EFCBut VERA 2 might be more efficient for criminal offences than for civil ones like EFC Therefore, MS should do their best to fight fraud on their own territoryTherefore, MS should do their best to fight fraud on their own territory Follow-up with Expert Group 3Follow-up with Expert Group 3 Technologies for enforcement studied by Expert Group 10Technologies for enforcement studied by Expert Group 10

25. Commission Européenne Direction Générale de l’Énergie et des Transports Work Program 7. Socio-economical impact of the Directive 7. Socio-economical impact of the Directive Study has been launchedStudy has been launched Managed by Ernst and Young (IT) under a DG TREN framework contract for assistanceManaged by Ernst and Young (IT) under a DG TREN framework contract for assistance Final Report to be accepted end January 2007Final Report to be accepted end January 2007 Discussion with EFC Expert Group in 1st quarter 2007Discussion with EFC Expert Group in 1st quarter 2007 Many interviews of stakeholders performedMany interviews of stakeholders performed ASECAP members ASECAP members Stockholm group members Stockholm group members Electronic and car industry Electronic and car industry Financial institutions Financial institutions

26. Commission Européenne Direction Générale de l’Énergie et des Transports Other Applications of the OBU EFC is the key issue to introduce ITS services in the vehicles EFC is the key issue to introduce ITS services in the vehicles Other kinds of applications should be supported Other kinds of applications should be supported Starting with Fleet and Freight Management Starting with Fleet and Freight Management DG TREN mostly interested in Road Safety applications DG TREN mostly interested in Road Safety applications A feasibility study for the Management of transport of persons, living animals and dangerous goods : technical, economical and organizational feasibility – launched 10/2006 A feasibility study for the Management of transport of persons, living animals and dangerous goods : technical, economical and organizational feasibility – launched 10/2006 Follow-up of this study in the frame of the « MIP 2 EASYWAY program » 2007 - 2013 Follow-up of this study in the frame of the « MIP 2 EASYWAY program » 2007 - 2013

27. Commission Européenne Direction Générale de l’Énergie et des Transports Documents Thanks to ERTICO, all documents related to the EFC Directive are publicly available on : Thanks to ERTICO, all documents related to the EFC Directive are publicly available on : http://www.ertico.com/en/subprojects /rci/forum/public_documents/rci_ec_ public_documents.htm

28. Commission Européenne Direction Générale de l’Énergie et des Transports Thanks for your attention