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M/211 - IC cards

Standardization mandate forwarded to CEN/CENELEC/ETSI in the field of information technology and telecommunications concerning Standards for IC cards for road toll collection

Mandate M/211 requests CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI to develop and establish standardized specifications for integrated circuit (IC) cards used in road toll collection systems. This standardization aims to ensure interoperability, security, and reliability of IC card technology within intelligent transport systems across Europe. The mandate supports the European Commission’s goal of facilitating seamless electronic tolling services and enhancing cross-border transport efficiency by harmonizing IC card standards in the information technology and telecommunications sectors.

Purpose

The mandate M/211 aims to develop European standards for integrated circuit (IC) cards used in road toll collection systems. The objective is to facilitate interoperability, security, and efficiency in electronic tolling across EU member states by standardizing the technology and protocols involved in IC card usage for toll payments.

Standardisation request

The European Commission requests CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI to create harmonized standards that cover the technical specifications, communication protocols, and security requirements of IC cards applied in road toll collection systems. This standardisation is intended to ensure compatibility among different national tolling schemes and support a seamless user experience for drivers traveling across borders.

Expected deliverables

  • European standards defining the physical characteristics, data structures, and security features of IC cards for toll collection.
  • Specifications for communication interfaces and protocols between IC cards and roadside toll equipment.
  • Guidelines to ensure interoperability between various tolling operators and systems within the EU.
  • Possible normative documents addressing the integration of IC cards into broader intelligent transport systems (ITS).

Context

Road toll collection systems in Europe have traditionally varied by country, leading to fragmentation and inefficiencies for cross-border transport and logistics. Advancing standards for IC cards in tolling contributes to the European Electronic Toll Service (EETS) goals, enabling a unified and user-friendly toll payment environment. This mandate aligns with broader EU policies promoting digitalisation and cross-border cooperation in transport infrastructure.

This mandate covers standardization work related to integrated circuit (IC) cards used in the field of information technology and telecommunications, specifically for road toll collection systems. It focuses on developing standards for IC cards to ensure interoperability and efficiency in electronic tolling across road networks.

General Information

Organization
CEN - CEN European Committee for Standardization
Status
Confirmed

Related Directives

93/89/EEC - Taxes on certain vehicles used for the carriage of goods by road and tolls and charges for the use of certain infrastructures
Standardization Organization
ICS
Technical Committee
Directive
50
CEN
ENV 14062-1:2001(Main)
Identification card systems - Surface transport applications - Electronic fee collection - Part 1: Physical characteristics, electronic signals and transmission protocols
SIST ENV 14062-1:2018

This European Prestandard specifies directly or by reference the physical characteristics, electronic signals and transmission protocols for integrated circuit(s) cards (ICCs) carrying the EFC application and related requirements for On-Board-Units (OBUs) used in Electronic Fee Collection systems based on Dedicated Short Range Communication and Global System for Mobile Communication, with the target to provide basic interoperability between an ICC and an OBU independently of the respective manufacturers and operators. It takes into consideration both environmental and system related aspects and states minimum requirements of conformity.
The requirements imposed by this Prestandard apply to :
· the IC card itself, denoted by the abbreviation ICC ;
· the in-vehicle card interface device, denoted by the abbreviation OBU ; or
· the combination of both.
This Prestandard does not directly set requirements on any other card interface device (IFD) besides the OBU e.g. stationary devices. However, the requirements imposed on the IC card may induce technical consequences for an IFD designed to accept an IC card used in EFC applications.
It specifies the respective characteristics of the ICC and OBU only as far as these may concern the interface, but does not give any internal technical implementation.

  • Standard
    13 pages
    English language
    e-Library read for
    1 day
CEN
ENV 14062-2:2001(Main)
Identification card systems - Surface transport applications - Electronic fee collection - Part 2: Message requirements
SIST ENV 14062-2:2018

This European Prestandard specifies directly or by reference the message requirements for integrated circuit(s) cards (ICCs) carrying the EFC application and related requirements for On-Board-Units (OBUs) used in Electronic Fee Collection systems based on Dedicated Short Range Communication and Global System for Mobile Communication, with the target to provide basic interoperability between an ICC and an OBU independently of the respective manufacturers and operators. It takes into consideration both environmental and system related aspects and states minimum requirements of conformity.
The requirements imposed by this Prestandard apply to
· the IC card itself, denoted by the abbreviation ICC ;
· the in-vehicle card interface device, denoted by the abbreviation OBU ; or
· the combination of both.
This Prestandard does not directly set requirements on any other card interface device (IFD) besides the OBU e.g. stationary devices. However, the requirements imposed on the IC card may induce technical consequences for an IFD designed to accept an IC card used in EFC applications.
It specifies the respective characteristics of the ICC and OBU only as far as these may concern the interface, but does not give any internal technical implementation.

  • Standardization document
    12 pages
    English language
    e-Library read for
    1 day
SIST
SIST ENV 14062-2:2018(Main)
Identification card systems - Surface transport applications - Electronic fee collection - Part 2: Message requirements
ENV 14062-2:2001

This European Prestandard specifies directly or by reference the message requirements for integrated circuit(s) cards (ICCs) carrying the EFC application and related requirements for On-Board-Units (OBUs) used in Electronic Fee Collection systems based on Dedicated Short Range Communication and Global System for Mobile Communication, with the target to provide basic interoperability between an ICC and an OBU independently of the respective manufacturers and operators. It takes into consideration both environmental and system related aspects and states minimum requirements of conformity.
The requirements imposed by this Prestandard apply to
· the IC card itself, denoted by the abbreviation ICC ;
· the in-vehicle card interface device, denoted by the abbreviation OBU ; or
· the combination of both.
This Prestandard does not directly set requirements on any other card interface device (IFD) besides the OBU e.g. stationary devices. However, the requirements imposed on the IC card may induce technical consequences for an IFD designed to accept an IC card used in EFC applications.
It specifies the respective characteristics of the ICC and OBU only as far as these may concern the interface, but does not give any internal technical implementation.

  • Standardization document
    12 pages
    English language
    e-Library read for
    1 day
SIST
SIST ENV 14062-1:2018(Main)
Identification card systems - Surface transport applications - Electronic fee collection - Part 1: Physical characteristics, electronic signals and transmission protocols
ENV 14062-1:2001

This European Prestandard specifies directly or by reference the physical characteristics, electronic signals and transmission protocols for integrated circuit(s) cards (ICCs) carrying the EFC application and related requirements for On-Board-Units (OBUs) used in Electronic Fee Collection systems based on Dedicated Short Range Communication and Global System for Mobile Communication, with the target to provide basic interoperability between an ICC and an OBU independently of the respective manufacturers and operators. It takes into consideration both environmental and system related aspects and states minimum requirements of conformity.
The requirements imposed by this Prestandard apply to :
· the IC card itself, denoted by the abbreviation ICC ;
· the in-vehicle card interface device, denoted by the abbreviation OBU ; or
· the combination of both.
This Prestandard does not directly set requirements on any other card interface device (IFD) besides the OBU e.g. stationary devices. However, the requirements imposed on the IC card may induce technical consequences for an IFD designed to accept an IC card used in EFC applications.
It specifies the respective characteristics of the ICC and OBU only as far as these may concern the interface, but does not give any internal technical implementation.

  • Standard
    13 pages
    English language
    e-Library read for
    1 day
50

Frequently Asked Questions

A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.

M/211 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Standardization mandate forwarded to CEN/CENELEC/ETSI in the field of information technology and telecommunications concerning Standards for IC cards for road toll collection". Standardization mandate forwarded to CEN/CENELEC/ETSI in the field of information technology and telecommunications concerning Standards for IC cards for road toll collection There are 4 standards developed under this mandate.

Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.