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5. TOLLS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

HGV Road User Levy: All goods vehicles exceeding 12,000kg GVW must pay this levy. For UK-based operators, this is integrated into the Annual Vehicle Excise Duty (VED). Foreign operators must purchase the levy via telephone, online, or at point-of-sale terminals on a daily, weekly, monthly, or annual basis.

Major UK Crossings:

  • M6 Toll: Road link in the West Midlands.
  • Dartford-Thurrock (M25/A282): Utilises the remote "Dart Charge" system.
  • Humber Bridge (A15): Linking Scunthorpe and Grimsby with Hull.
  • Mersey Tunnels & Gateway: Linking Liverpool/Wirral (via A59 and M53) and Runcorn/Widnes (via A533).
  • Tyne Tunnel (A19): Located at Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne.
  • Tamar Road Bridge (A38): Tolls are strictly charged on eastbound journeys only.

Note: There are currently no road or bridge tolls in Scotland or Wales.

London Congestion Charge: A daily fee of £15.00 applies to vehicles entering the central zone between 07:00 and 22:00 (excluding Christmas Day).