Should i use m6 toll road

Mr Crean said the only true way to ease traffic was to provide drivers with viable public transport alternatives. Ed Neely, of Birmingham hauliers Neely Transport Ltd, said the firm never used the road because it did not want to pay the fee. John Highway, from West Bromwich-based Devaneys Haulage Ltd, said the firm had used it just twice - once because a driver took a wrong turn. Darren Ager from Tamworth, a haulage driver for Sainsbury's, said he did not use the road.

Patti Bailey from Coventry said she had not used the road "for about five years", preferring to take the train if she had to travel. Antony Parker from Coventry, who works in banking, uses the road about once a month for work.

It's purely about cost. If you can take your time then it's not worth it. Figures from Midland Expressway Limited showed it was used an average of 36, times a day in and and 43, times a day so far in Chief executive Tom Fanning said despite the lower vehicle numbers it had been a success.

He said the route had been affected by the "prolonged economic downturn" but said customer satisfaction surveys showed the road was a reliable alternative to the M6. He added: "Since opening the M6 Toll over million transactions have taken place, with customers choosing to use our service to bypass Birmingham because they value their time and they know that our charges represent value for money.

Dr Pat Hanlon, a senior lecturer in transport economics at the University of Birmingham, said it was too soon to brand the road a failure. Our motorway service area, operated by Roadchef, is located between junctions T6 and T7 and can be accessed from the northbound and southbound carriageways.

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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? Why do I have to pay to use the M6toll? Where does the M6toll start and finish? Are there speed cameras on the M6toll? Parking is free if you are staying at the Days Inn hotel. Can I stay overnight? Is there a service station on the road? Do I need to fix the TAG to my vehicle? What are the benefits of using a TAG? Are there any offers or promotions?

How do I complain? How can I pay my Payment Notice? How do I know what class my vehicle is?