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How do toll roads work in Europe?

Several European countries have toll road payment done in the form of toll stickers affixed to the car's front window, which are valid for a certain amount of time.



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There are two ways to pay for tolls: with card or cash manually, or electronically. On a toll road you are generally required to take a ticket from a booth when you enter the motorway, and then settle the amount of the toll at another booth as you exit, which will be determined by the ticket.

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TOLLS IN EUROPE In most European countries there are tolls on a good number of motorways, although not all of them work in the same way. France, for example, has an outstanding network of toll motorways that connect it with other countries such as Belgium and Italy. Payment depends on the height of the vehicle.

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All payments are made in Euros at either a manned or electronic booth – however, they do accept debit cards from other countries. The normal process for tolls in Italy involved getting a ticket at the start of the journey at one of the booths, and then you pay for it at the end.

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If you are going to France only once and for a relatively short trip then it's probably not worth it. On the other hand, if you are going to make a very long trip through France or visit several times a year then it's probably worthwhile.

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Although there are many toll roads across France (and continental Europe), avoiding them would mean taking a lot longer going around them on smaller roads. This would mean that you would be spending more time and money to get to your destination. Some roads may be more picturesque, and so it may be worth it.

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While toll roads are common around major cities of the US, they are few and far between otherwise. So, depending on your destination, it is possible to avoid toll roads across US states. However, avoiding them altogether may not be economical as the optional route may be too long or too busy.

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You can pay tolls by going in person to a CTT post office, a post office with NaVe or a Payshop agent. You can also pay by Multibanco reference, through the CTT website or app. Don't forget that you can only pay tolls 48 hours after you have passed through the electronic toll and up to a maximum of five working days.

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Austria, Switzerland, Slovenia, Slovakia, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Romania and Montenegro have sticker toll systems. Drivers must purchase the stickers and affix them to the windshield of their car before driving on a motorway.

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To recap, the speed limit in France's motorway is: 130 kph (80 mph) in dry weather conditions. 110 kph (68 mph) in wet weather conditions. 50 kph (31 mph) in foggy weather, when visibility is less than 50 m.

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If you have lost your ticket, or your payment method isn't accepted press the 'help' button or look for the assistant, who is usually present at the larger automated péage. If your payment method is not accepted, you can sign a reconnaissance de dette, which obliges you to pay within ten days.

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In total, Italy has 35 motorways that use tolls – and they can vary in price depending on the region, who runs the tolls, length of the road, and what type of vehicle you have. According to Autostrade, it costs a standard family car around €9 per 100 km travelled on a toll road.

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When using a toll road in France, there are several ways you can pay for tolls. Any driver can pay for tolls by credit, debit card or cash (for manned toll roads). Across the country, most tolls are now automated and unmanned – however, on the larger, busier autoroutes, some continue to provide manned booths.

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How do I pay tolls on the A36 Pedemontana Lombarda motorway? North of Milan on the A36, A59 and A60 motorways, fee collection works with the help of a free flow system with no toll gates for payment. Tolls can be paid using a mobile application, Telepass unit, or additional payment via the Internet.

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