Who is exempt from paying Dartford Crossing?

If you're disabled You do not need to pay the charge if you get free UK vehicle tax because of a disability. Your vehicle will be checked automatically when you cross - you do not need to do anything. Find out how to get free vehicle tax if you're a driver with a disability.

What makes you exempt from a Dart Charge?

You do not need to pay if you: cross on a motorcycle, moped or quad bike. get free UK vehicle tax because of a disability (your vehicle will be checked automatically when you cross)

Do Blue Badge holders have to pay Dartford charge?

The Dart Charge scheme includes new payment arrangements, which were introduced on 30 November 2014. You may not have to pay the charge if you don't pay vehicle tax because you're disabled. You'll still have to pay if: You have a Blue Badge but aren't exempt from paying vehicle tax.

Are Blue Badge holders exempt from tolls?

All applications must be sent before travelling. To be exempt from paying the toll, you must have a Blue Badge and also provide a recent letter of one of the following: You receive the higher rate of the Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance.

Who gets the Dart Charge discount?

Local resident discount

You can apply for a discount if you pay council tax to Thurrock Council or Dartford Borough Council. A local resident discount account offers a significant discount on the crossing charge for cars to those residents who can confirm they are eligible.

Pay the Dartford Crossing (Dart Charge)

Is mobility exempt from Dart Charge?

Tolls and Road Usage Charges - Disabled Motoring UK. You will not be required to pay the Dart Charge if your vehicle is registered in the Disabled Taxation class and you are exempt from paying road tax. You do not need to do anything as your vehicle will be checked automatically with the DVLA using the camera systems.

Is the Dart Charge 2.50 each way?

Dartford Crossing FAQs

Yes, for cars the standard Dart Charge is £2.50 per crossing during chargeable hours. This applies in both directions – northbound and southbound. Pre-pay account holders pay a reduced £2.00 rate per crossing.

What exemptions do Blue Badge holders get?

Do Blue Badge holders pay on Humber Bridge?

No – The concession scheme requires that customers pre-register before they are eligible for free crossings. A Blue Badge does not automatically qualify you for our concession scheme so we cannot accept this as eligibility.

Do I need to tell DVLA if I have a Blue Badge?

If you are a driver and your disability is likely to affect your ability to drive (even if your car is adapted), the law says you must tell the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).

Can I use my Blue Badge in someone else's car?

A Blue Badge must be used: by the person who it is issued to. in any vehicle that that the holder is driving or is a passenger in.

Is Tamar Bridge free for disabled?

The Crossings provides an annual allowance of free crossings for people who are disabled provided that they pre-register and are in receipt of at least one of the following benefits: Disability Living Allowance with mobility component at higher level. PIP Benefits equivalent to the DLA allowances detailed above.

Can I get free road tax on pip?

You can apply for exemption from paying vehicle tax if you get the: higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance ( DLA ) enhanced rate mobility component of Personal Independence Payment ( PIP ) enhanced rate mobility component of Adult Disability Payment ( ADP )

Do disabled people pay a Dart Charge?

Dartford and Thurrock borough residents have the option to pay £20 a year to use the crossing as many times as they like. Alternatively, they can pay £10 for 50 crossings and 20p for each additional crossing. No payment is required if you're driving a vehicle exempt from vehicle tax because you're disabled.

What time is the Dart Charge exemption?

Drivers using the Dartford Crossing need to pay the Dart Charge in advance or by midnight the day after crossing. Pay online or by phone, post or at retail outlets. It is still free to use the crossing 22:00 to 06:00.

How to get out of paying Dart Charge penalty?

Typically, the process is: Make an initial representation: Contact the issuing authority (Dart Charge customer services) within 28 days of the PCN being served, explaining why you believe the charge is wrong. Provide your PCN reference number and any supporting evidence.

Is Dartford Crossing free on Sunday?

It's free to make the Thames crossing using the Dartford Tunnel or Queen Elizabeth II Bridge between 10pm and 6am. The same fees apply every day, including at weekends and on bank holidays. You'll also need to pay the same charge each time you cross, so a return journey in a car (with no Dart Charge account) costs £5.

Is the Dartford Crossing owned by the French?

The bridge and tunnel belong to the government Nick. Danny Hatchy Hatch the French were given the contract for the dart charge but it has been owned by the government.

Do you have to pay a Dart Charge twice in a day?

To reduce congestion the Dartford Crossings operates a remote payment method called Dart Charge. Payment is required for each trip both northbound and southbound. You can pay in advance or until midnight the following day. It is free to use the crossing between 10pm and 6am.

Do Blue Badge holders get free Dartford Crossing?

If you're disabled

You do not need to pay the charge if you get free UK vehicle tax because of a disability. Your vehicle will be checked automatically when you cross - you do not need to do anything. Find out how to get free vehicle tax if you're a driver with a disability.

Who qualifies for motability?

You can get a Motability car or vehicle if you've been awarded: the higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) the enhanced rate of the mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP) or War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement.

Is Itchen Bridge still free?

You must pay a toll to cross the Itchen Bridge in Southampton. This can be paid in advance by topping up a SmartCities card or with cash or contactless payment when you reach the toll booth.

What does a blue badge entitle you to?

If you have a Blue Badge you can park in places other drivers can't, for example parking spaces for Blue Badge holders. The Blue Badge is linked to you rather than a vehicle, so you can use it with any car. This includes taxis and hire cars that you're driving, or travelling in as a passenger.

Can you drive a mobility car without the disabled person in it?

For instance, mobility cars are intended primarily for the use of disabled persons. However, the rules generally allow named drivers to use the car for purposes that benefit the disabled person - even if they are not in the car.

What discounts can I get with PIP?