Its creation also improves communication links with towns in the north and east of the West Midlands. The M6 Toll motorway is viewed by the government as being of strategic importance to the national transport infrastructure. Midland Expressway Limited MEL was the private sector company with overall responsibility for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the M6 Toll motorway.
However ultimate responsibility still lies with the Department for Transport, local government and the regions. In total six toll stations were constructed featuring state-of-the-art technology to ensure a smooth and steady traffic flow. Motorists can pay either by cash or electronically by using the TAG system. People with exact change can use cash deposit machines for quick throughput.
The use of electronic tags allows automatic access; motorists do not even need to stop. A tag is fitted behind the windscreen from which the toll charge is automatically deducted each time the vehicle passes through. To serve the tired and hungry travellers on the 27 mile M6 Toll a service area was constructed and opened in The Birmingham Northern Relief Road, as the M6 Toll was originally known, was supposed to siphon off the through traffic between the South-east and the North-west.
Originally, 72, vehicles a day were forecast to use the link, but just half that number of motorists take the route today. In contrast, the M6 itself is carrying , vehicles a day. But when traffic is flowing reasonably freely on the original M6, there is no incentive to use it: the toll route is marginally longer than the free motorway, with time also lost with the stop at the toll booth. This would give us the option of setting a level of charge that does encourage through traffic.
The toll motorway is operated by Midland Expressway Ltd, which has the concession until — when the road is due to be handed back to the government. The M6 Toll was constructed by the private sector at no cost to the taxpayer. Using the road more frequently? Toll rates effective from hrs 8 July all prices inclusive of VAT. Ways to Pay:. Vehicle Classification Chart. Go Contactless Contactless card payments accepted at our toll booths.
Simply Tap and Go. No other forms of payment accepted. Find out more Arrow. Card Pay by credit, debit or fuel card. Quick and easy payments can be made by contactless card. TAG is our electronic pre-paid device.
Extra Wide or Heavy Vehicles The following charges apply to wide and abnormal load vehicles over 44 tonnes or over 2. Failure to pay the amount specified on the Payment Notice within 2 days will lead to the commencement of our payment recovery process. At present we are unable to accept Android and Apple pay.
This is a service we hope to be able to offer our customers in the future. Are the toll prices the same, day and night? Please see our pricing chart. What do I do if I think my vehicle has been incorrectly classified i. Class 4 instead of a Class 2? Why is your classification system different to the one used by the DVLA? Classifications are determined by our measurement system which is separate to DVLA classifications. How do you work out what class my vehicle will fall into?
Sensors which are located in each lane measure the height at the front of the vehicle and count the amount of axles and wheels including trailers. The height measurement is taken from where the front tyre is in contact with the ground, this is in line with the centre of the wheel and sends a beam from one side of the vehicle to the other, if the beam is obstructed by any part of the vehicle then the vehicle will be registered as a class 4 or above. Please click here to see which class your vehicle falls into.
What if I only want to use it for one junction? The toll charge is calculated dependent on the classification of your vehicle, the time and day you travel and whether you exit the road at a mainline plaza or junction plaza. We can always help you. So continue towards the exit barrier, stop and press the call for assistance button located on the booth.
You will be put through to an operator, who will provide assistance regarding the options open to you. This may include providing some personal and vehicle registration details and you will then be issued with a payment notice. Please continue on with your journey and ensure you make a payment online within 48 hours to prevent further charges. How much do I have to pay to use the M6toll? Our prices depend on the classification of your vehicle, the time and day you travel and whether you exit the road at a mainline plaza or junction plaza.
Your Questions Answered. What is a violation? At the weekend our day rate applies to all journeys made between 5ampm. Our night rate is applicable to all journeys made between the hours of 11pm and 5am.
How do I pay? Card credit and debit cards or fuel cards. Is the M6toll ever closed? Where can I enter and exit the M6toll?
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