Say goodbye to toll barriers!

But don’t rejoice too quickly. If the pass starts to disappear, its absence does not exempt you from the obligation to pay.

This week, the A14, which connects Paris from the Porte Maillot to the Normandy A13 motorway, has become the first motorway in France to have completely switched to free-flow tolling. No more barriers between La Défense and Orgeval; you can use the section without stopping, and pay your toll afterwards.

What is free-flow tolling?

This new free-flow tolling system relies on gantries equipped with cameras and sensors. These devices record the necessary data to calculate your toll (distance traveled, vehicle category, license plate) as you pass through, without requiring you to stop or slow down. This system recognizes all types of vehicles, whether you are a French or foreign driver. The implementation of this technology at least gives a second chance to the sadly famous “ecotax” gantries installed between 2014 and 2017, which were never used! A little joke that nonetheless cost French taxpayers several hundred million euros!

Once your journey is completed, you have 72 hours to settle your tolls. You can choose the payment solution that suits you best from 3 options:

• The toll badge
• Online at sanef.com
• At a newsagent in the Nirio network

By eliminating the need to slow down significantly and stop, free-flow tolling offers a smoother journey: it reduces traffic jams and the risk of collisions, saving time and providing more tranquility for users. It is also more environmentally friendly and economical, due to a reduction in fuel consumption related to braking, estimated at 9.5 million liters per year.

For more information, visit the dedicated site: peage-flux-libre.gouv.fr

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