Checks shall be carried out to verify payment of the charge:
by the FOCBS at the border and in the border area in accordance with Article 3 paragraph 5 of the Customs Act of 18 March 20051;
by the cantons within the country.
Where it is necessary in order to verify payment of the charge, the FOCBS shall record the vehicle registration plates of vehicles for which no charge is payable in accordance with Article 4.
The FOCBS and the cantons may use equipment and mobile devices to conduct automated and random checks.
The Federal Council shall regulate the requirements for installations to conduct automated checks.