Difference between revisions of "europe-toll-guide-vignettes-distance-based-tolls-emission-standard-tolls"
m (→See Also) |
|||
| Line 14: | Line 14: | ||
* Vignette - charged depending on the validity duration of the vignette. [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/what-is-vignette For vignette details, click this link] | * Vignette - charged depending on the validity duration of the vignette. [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/what-is-vignette For vignette details, click this link] | ||
* Distance-based tolling System - Tolls are charged based on distance traveled on the toll road (in kilometer). [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/what-is-distance-based-tolling To know details about distance-based tolling, click this link] | * Distance-based tolling System - Tolls are charged based on distance traveled on the toll road (in kilometer). [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/what-is-distance-based-tolling To know details about distance-based tolling, click this link] | ||
| − | * Physical plazas using Open | + | * Physical toll plazas - Two types of using physical toll plazas: |
| − | ** | + | **Barrier system or Open System: Every time you pass through the mainline toll booth or ramp toll plaza, you pay a fixed time-based toll. |
| − | + | **Ticket system or Closed System: Similar to traveling on a subway, you pay a toll based on your entry toll gantry and exit toll gantry combination. New York State Thruway, New Jersey Turnpike, Kansas Turnpike and other toll roads are ticket systems or closed systems. | |
</div> | </div> | ||
Revision as of 10:54, 16 July 2021
Click on the map to open toll wiki for a country/state
Type of Tolling Systems
In Europe, tolls are levied using three types of tolling systems:
- Vignette - charged depending on the validity duration of the vignette. For vignette details, click this link
- Distance-based tolling System - Tolls are charged based on distance traveled on the toll road (in kilometer). To know details about distance-based tolling, click this link
- Physical toll plazas - Two types of using physical toll plazas:
- Barrier system or Open System: Every time you pass through the mainline toll booth or ramp toll plaza, you pay a fixed time-based toll.
- Ticket system or Closed System: Similar to traveling on a subway, you pay a toll based on your entry toll gantry and exit toll gantry combination. New York State Thruway, New Jersey Turnpike, Kansas Turnpike and other toll roads are ticket systems or closed systems.
How to pay tolls in Europe
In Europe[1] tolls are collected using a variety of methods. To make it a bit confusing, some countries in Europe use a combination of all tolling systems. As you can see in Figure “Europe Tolling Systems - combination of tolling systems in Europe” below Germany has traditional toll roads, vignette-based tolls for cars, and distance-based tolls for trucks. Similarly, other European countries have combined toll systems.
Emission Standards in Europe
Many European countries charge a lower toll to eco-friendly vehicles based on the Emission Standard of the vehicle. To know more about European Emission Standards, click on this link.
Which European countries have motorway tolls
Use Europe Toll Guide to know more about European Tolling Systems
You can click on a country name to know toll information - toll payments, toll gates, toll prices - for the country.
How to calculate tolls in Europe
You can calculate tolls - distance based toll, close and open system, vignette - and fuel cost by car, truck (with or without a trailer), taxi, bus, caravans using Europe Toll Calculator. You can see the cheapest, the fastest, and other optimal routes to your destination. You will see toll plaza(s) on your route, payment methods for each toll gate, discounts, etc. You can specify vehicle attributes - axles, weight, height, emission standards, etc. - to get toll information customized to your vehicle.
Ride share, OEM, and other businesses can leverage toll intelligence by integrating with the Toll API for pre-trip cost estimation and post-trip toll reconciliation in Europe, Asia, South America, North America and Australia.
