{{#replies}} Admiral Financial Services Limited (Reg No: 10255225) is a subsidiary of Admiral Group plc and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm reference number: 771862). As well as this, Durham has a Road User Charge Zone on the Durham peninsula. Drivers of this route must be especially careful to avoid the "default" M6 Toll lanes, as the toll road will not only cost them the toll but will also take them severely off course. Can I avoid paying at a toll road? They were first introduced as a way of creating alternative routes in particularly congested areas of the country, so motorists could choose to pay for a quicker way to get to their destination. Each booth, is manned by an operator, and the prices are displayed prior to driving into the lanes. they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium. In Durham, you can pay in person at the Parking Shop or call them on 0191 384 6633.London has a number of exemptions and reductions to the congestion charge. Many people say it is because the road is too expensive to use and many drivers do not want to pay the fee.The southernmost section of the M6 Toll, south of Junction T1, is shared by traffic using the M42. towards Wolvo) then you have to actually leave the M6 and rejoin it immediately. However, as these are all liable to peak time congestion, the choice is often pay up or hold up. try again, the name must be uniquePlease It did not open until March 2004, and some drivers were not happy that they had to drive so far without a break, feeling that the Service station should have been built to coincide with the opening of the road! Operating since December 2003, the M6 Toll road in the West Midlands is carrying less than half the number of cars it was designed for. The M6 Toll provides no relief for traffic heading to the North West from the M5 (or vice-versa), for which the "old" M6 is the only option.

The M6 toll charges some drivers over £10 to pass (Image: Getty) A staggering 36 per cent of motorists who face toll charges on their route admit to adding time to their journey to avoid the cost. The price you’ll pay depends on the road or crossing, as well as the vehicle you’re driving. If you pay the fine within 14 days, it’s reduced to £80 but it increases to £280 if you don’t pay within 28 days. EUI Limited (Reg No: 02686904) is a subsidiary of Admiral Group plc and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm reference number: 309378). Remember that European breakdown is worth considering if you’re heading to the continent, because repairs and getting back can be costly and ruin your trip. The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to try again, the name must be unique There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts The M6 … This can be done online, over the phone or by post.There are two ways to avoid paying toll road charges: In the case of the M6 Toll, the alternatives are either to use the regular M6 or the nearby A roads. These details can be confirmed by visiting the Financial Services Register, Earn £100s in cash rewards on things you're going to buy anyway to help pay for your renewal or new Admiral policy.Easily manage your cover, view your documents, and much more with the Admiral app.Cover for your golf equipment if it's lost or stolen.If you have more than one cat or dog in your home, a multi pet policy could be for you.Take a look at cars we financed between £150 and £250 per month. It first opened in 2003, and many people do not think it has been a good idea. Please

After this time the road will be handed back to the government.When the road opened, cars were paying just £2. If you’re driving northbound (e.g. You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies So be warned!There is only one service station along the Toll Road, but it is a large one, owned by Road Chef who are very experienced in this line of work, called Norton Canes. try again, the name must be unique However, as these are all liable to peak time … It is essential - to get past Stoke. "Today, Stephen Joseph, the Campaign for Better Transport's chief executive, said: "The M6 toll hasn't worked for motorists, shareholders or the community and there is no reason to think that other toll roads or lanes would do better. {{#sender.isSelf}} Start your Independent Premium subscription today. You must pay this in advance or by 18:00 on the day you use the chargeable road. Paying the charge allows you to drive in and out of the congestion zone as many times as you need to that day. If you’re exempt or you’ve already paid the charge, the record of your vehicle is cleared from the database. the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. "At the time, Tom Fanning, from Midlands Expressway, said: "The toll road remains excellent value for money considering the benefit of bypassing the congestion on the M6. For other tolls, satnavs include an option to avoid toll roads, which will make it easier to find an alternative route. https://admiral.com/magazine/guides/motor/avoid-road-tolls-and-chargesUnfortunately, the form could not be processed at this time. The best known is in London, where cars pay £11.50 per day. Cameras read your vehicle’s number plate as you enter and exit the congestion zone and checks it against the database to see if you need to pay or not. Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post Just be careful as when heading westbound on the M6 (i.e. Vehicles using only this five-mile section do not have to pay a toll.