Transportstyrelsen letter explained in English
Transport agency. Handles vehicle tax, congestion tax and driving licences.
Letters you may get
- Fordonsskatt — yearly vehicle tax
- Trängselskatt — congestion tax for driving in Stockholm or Gothenburg
- Betalningspåminnelse med tilläggsavgift — a late payment with an extra fee
What to do
- Pay congestion tax by the date on the bill, otherwise a fee is added.
- Find the deadline. Look for “senast”, “inom”, “sista dag”.
- Write the reference number from the letter on everything you send back, and keep copies.
- If you disagree with a decision, object in writing before the deadline (“omprövning”, “överklagande”, “bestridande”). See the template.
Words you may see
- trängselskatt
- Congestion tax for driving into central Stockholm or Gothenburg.
Questions
What is the Transportstyrelsen?
Transport agency. Handles vehicle tax, congestion tax and driving licences.
How long do I have to answer a letter from the Transportstyrelsen?
It depends on the letter. Look for words like “senast”, “inom”, “sista dag” — they mark the deadline. In Sweden, deadlines to appeal usually start on the day you received the decision (fick del av beslutet). If the office used simplified delivery (förenklad delgivning), the letter counts as received two weeks after it was sent. Briefly adds about 2 days for post — check when your letter really arrived. To object, the letter usually names the way to do it (“omprövning”, “överklagande”, “bestridande”).
Can I read a Transportstyrelsen letter in English?
Yes. Take a photo of the letter with Briefly. It explains the letter in plain English, finds the deadline and the amount, and gives you ready-made replies in Swedish. Your letter never leaves your device.
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