Suspending a vehicle

If you are not using your vehicle for a long period of time, you can suspend it. You do not have to pay third-party insurance or motor vehicle tax for a suspended vehicle. The periodic technical motor vehicle inspection (APK) is likewise not required.

Last updated on 17 february 2025

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How to suspending a vehicle

Please contact the RDW if you wish to suspend your vehicle.

Laws and regulations (in Dutch)

Wegenverkeerswet 1994 (schorsing)

Kentekenreglement (schorsing)

Regeling legitimatievoorschriften tenaamstelling en kentekenplaten

Regeling schorsing geldigheid tenaamstelling

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