- A fee is levied to cross certain bridges, tunnels and enter central London and Durham.
- Motorbikes, cars and trucks are toll on the M6 near Birmingham.
- In most cases, tolls are paid in cash, by card on the spot or via a mobile application.
Motorway prices in England in 2023
The amount of tolls on the M6 depends on the vehicle category. A toll calculator is available on the motorway operator’s official website M6Toll.co.uk .
Vehicle categories in England
There are 5 vehicle categories in England:
- Category 1 : Motorcycles
- Category 2 : Passenger vehicles
- Category 3 : passenger vehicles with trailers
- Category 4 : Vans, trucks and caravans
- Category 5 : Trucks
M6 toll in England 2023
| 1. Motorcycles | 2. Cars | 3. Car with trailer | 4.Truck | 5. Vans, trucks and campers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 7:00-19:00 | 4.69 € | 9.61 € | 14.18 € | 17.46 € | 16.76 € | |
| Weekdays 5:00-7:00, 19:00-23:00 | 4.57 € | 9.61 € | 14.18 € | 17.46 € | 16.76 € | |
| Weekdays 23:00-5:00 | 4.22 € | 8.20 € | 13.01 € | 15.82 € | 15.23 € | |
| Weekend 5:00–23:00 | 4.69 € | 9.61 € | 13.94 € | 16.87 € | 15.94 € | |
| Weekend 23:00–5:00 | 4.22 € | 8.20 € | 13.01 € | 15.82 € | 15.23 € |
London entrance fees 2023
Congestion charge
If you’re heading into central London by car, you’ll need to pay the Congestion Charge. The fee is £15 (€0.00) and is payable per day per car during the working week from 7am to 10pm. The fee is only applicable to enter central London, the exact area, including a street search engine which are chargeable, can be found on the official website Tfl.gov.uk .. You only pay the fee once, no matter how many times you enter and leave the charge zone in the same day. The fee is not payable on December 25th.
Very Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ)
In 2019 the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) came into effect , where you pay to enter designated ‘Greater London’ zones, which can be found on this map at Tfl.gov.uk. An allegation is made for failing to meet emission standards. A tax of 12.50 (€0.00) is payable by drivers who fail to comply with the Euro 3 emissions standard for motorcycles, Euro 4 for petrol cars and Euro 6 for diesels. The fee is payable per day (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) and is not payable until December 25th.
Overview of emission standards:
- Euro 3 became mandatory for all new motorcycles in 2007
- Euro 4 became mandatory for all new cars in 2005 and for light vans in 2006
- Euro 6 became mandatory for all new heavy duty engines for trucks and buses in January 2014, September 2015 for cars and light vans and September 2016 for larger vans up to 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight
For trucks, vans or special heavy vehicles (over 3.5 tonnes) and buses, minibuses and coaches (over 5 tonnes), the so-called “heavy duty” tax applies. Low Emission Zone ( LEZ) . These vehicles must also meet the emission standard and if they don’t, they must pay the LEZ tax. Details of fees and conditions are available at Tfl.gov.uk.
How to pay taxes to enter London
The Congestion Charge to enter central London is paid via the Tfl.gov.uk website . If you pay in advance or on the day, you will be charged 15 (€0.00). By midnight on the third day after the ride, the payout is increased to 17.50 (€0.00). If you do not pay by midnight on the third day after traveling in the zone, you will receive a Penalty Notice (PCN).
The free TfL Pay to drive in London app makes it easy to pay all taxes to enter London (Congestion Charge, ULEZ and LEZ). You create an account and you can set up Auto Pay. This is a system that records the number of days each month that a vehicle passes within a charging zone and automatically debits your account each month.
Toll payment in England 2023
There are a total of 8 toll stations on the M6 motorway. Payment of tolls can be made in cash, by credit, debit or fuel card, or via an electronic system. Some sections have no toll stations. In these cases, the toll must be paid in advance or additionally by the following day via the Internet.
Payment in cash or by card
Tolls on the M6 motorway can be paid in cash or by credit card. Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Maestro cards are accepted, as are fuel cards such as Euroshell or DKV.
Electronic toll TAG
TAG is an automated system for electronic toll payment in England. A device is placed on the windshield of the car, which allows the system to automatically register the passage through the toll booth. The toll is deducted directly from your bank account. It costs 1 (€0.00) per month to rent the device. Users receive a 5% discount on tolls. The advantage is that you don’t have to stop and pay at toll booths, but go directly into the lanes designated for TAG users.
Fee-paying sections in England 2023
Toll motorway sections in England
M6 Toll West Midlands
Map of motorways and toll roads in England
A very detailed regional map of the M6 Toll West Midlands is available at M6Toll.co.uk .
Sections subject to a special toll
In England, in addition to the tolls on the M6 motorway, you have to pay to cross certain bridges and tunnels. Tolls at London’s Dartford and Mersey Gateway are paid in advance or at the latest the day after crossing on the operators’ websites. Some bridges and tunnels have their own TAG automatic payment system for example Humber TAG, Severn TAG or Tamar TAG, others have prepaid cards for a predetermined number of journeys.
Prices for some tunnels and bridges in England 2023
| Bridge / Tunnel | Motorcycles | Car | Cars up to 3.5 t cat. 1 | Passenger cars of 3.5 t cat. 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M25 Dartford | free | 2.50 (€0.00) | 3 (€0.00) | 6 (€0.00) |
| A4 Batheaston Bridge | 0.50 (€0.00) | 0.80 (€0.00) | 1.50 (€0.00) | – |
| A15 Humber Bridge | free | 1.50 (€0.00) | 1.50 (€0.00) | 4.00 (€0.00) |
| A19 Tyne Tunnels | free | 1.90 (€0.00) | 1.90 (€0.00) | 3.90 (€0.00) |
| A38 Tamar Bridge | free | €3.05 | €3.05 | €7.38 |
| A41 Mersey Tunnels – Queensway | €2.34 | €2.34 | €4.69 | €7.03 |
| A41 Mersey Tunnels–Kingsway | 1.80 (€0.00) | 1.80 (€0.00) | 3.60 (€0.00) | 5.40 (€0.00) |
| A57 Dunham Bridge | free | 0.40 (€0.00) | 0.60 (€0.00) | 1.00 (€0.00) |
| A533 Mersey Gateway | free | 2.00 (€0.00) | 2.00 (€0.00) | 6.00 (€0.00) |
| A3025 Itchen Bridge weekdays 7am–9.30am, 4pm–6.30pm | free | 0.80 (€0.00) | 0.80 (€0.00) | 1.40 (€0.00) |
| A3025 Itchen Bridge off peak hours and weekends | free | 0.70 (€0.00) | 0.70 (€0.00) | 1.40 (€0.00) |
bridges and tunnels, including on lower class roads, see
Gov.uk.
Motorways in England: Speed limits, fines
Speed limits in England
In England, speed limits are mainly set in miles per hour (mph).
- Village: 48 km/h (30 mph)
- Outside the village: 96 km/h (60 mph)
- Highway: 112 km/h (70 mph)
Fines for highway tolls
In England, there are thorough CCTV checks. If the toll cannot be paid on the spot, the toll must be paid by midnight of the following day.
If the M6 toll is not paid within 2 working days of the travel date, an administration fee of 70 (€0.00) including VAT will be added to the original toll.
For example, the fine for unpaid T-Charge in London is 80 (€0.00) if paid within 14 days, 160 (€0.00) within 28 days, after more than 28 days the requested amount is 240 ( €0.00).
Eurotunnel by car
The fastest way to reach England by car is the Eurotunnel. It runs from Coquelles near Calais in France to Folkestone in England. The journey takes approximately 35 minutes and the ticket price includes transport of the car and up to nine passengers. The Eurotunnel terminal in France is located at exit 42 of the A16 motorway. The terminal in England is accessible from the M20 motorway at junction 11A. More information can be found on the Eurotunelu official website , only a selection of the cheapest rates are shown in the table. Motorbikes pay half price.
Eurotunnel tariff 2023
1-2 days | 2-5 days | Unlimited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gone | €94 | €116 | €116 |
| Return | €94 | €116 | €116 |
UK speeding fines 2023
According to the British media themselves, speed cameras and patrols are literally everywhere. For cars with UK registration plates, fines are priced based on the driver’s weekly income. For foreign ones, it is even based on the price of the vehicle! So the amounts vary a lot.
The same Questura advises officers not to deal with speeding below 10% of the speed limit during the process of issuing the fine, and also to take into account the measurement error of 2 miles per hour. However, after leaving the EU, some officers may have come across vehicles with EU number plates. So be warned, speed doesn’t pay off here. This is also related to the fact that although Great Britain has left the EU, the system of sending fines to the Czech Republic is still in place.
Fines table (for all road types)
- 1-24 km/h (1-15 mph): 100 (€0.00) and 3 points
- 25-41 km/h (16-25 mph): from 100 (€0.00) to 1000 (€0.00) and 4 points
- 42-48 km/h (26-30 mph): from 100 (€0.00) to 1000 (€0.00) and 5-6 points
- more than 48 km/h (30 mph): from 100 (0,00 €) to 2500 (0,00 €), license revocation from 1 month to 1 year
Driving fines in England 2023
Examples of fine amounts for selected driving offenses:
- Passing the red light – 100 (€0.00) and 3 penalty points
- Drunk driving – up to 2500 (€0.00), driving ban or even imprisonment
- Driving without seat belts – 100 (€0.00) max. 500 (€0.00)
- Mobile phone use while driving – 200 (€0.00)
Guide to England 2023
The biggest pitfall for European drivers in England is undoubtedly driving on the left-hand side of the road. So always stay alert and pay close attention.
Compulsory equipment for the car in England
A warning triangle, a reflective vest, a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher are not mandatory but only recommended.
Tyres
Winter tires are not mandatory.
Minimum tread depth is 1.6 mm.
Seat belts
The use of seat belts is mandatory for all vehicle occupants.
Kids in the car
In England, children must use a car seat up to the age of 12 or up to 135cm tall, whichever comes first.
Children who are over 12 years old or over 135cm tall must wear a seat belt.
Alcohol in the car
The legal upper limit for the blood alcohol level is 0.8 per mille.
You can pay a fine, be banned from driving or be sentenced to prison and go to jail for drunk driving in the mildest case. The actual punishment he receives depends on his specific offense and the judges hearing his case. In the best case, you will be fined up to 2500 (€0.00).
Refusing to take the breath test can be punished with an unlimited fine, 6 months’ imprisonment or a driving ban for at least 1 year.
Daylights
There is no requirement to have daytime running lights in England. It is recommended for motorcycles. In case of poor visibility, lighting is mandatory.