The free-flow toll system replaces traditional toll booths with gantries equipped with cameras and sensors that automatically detect and record the necessary data for toll calculation. This data includes the journey taken and the vehicle category, allowing for a seamless travel experience without the need to slow down or stop.
How does free-flow tolling work?
When travelling on the A13 and A14 motorways in France, drivers will notice large gantries installed above the traffic lanes. These gantries will automatically detect the vehicle and calculate the toll fees. After passing through a free-flow toll section, drivers will have 72 hours to pay the toll through several available methods.
Payment methods
Motorists can choose from a variety of payment options:
- Automatic payment via Liber-t badge: For those with a Liber-t toll badge securely attached to their vehicle’s windshield, the toll is automatically charged to their account without any additional steps.
- Online payment: Drivers can pay their toll online by visiting the Sanef website within 72 hours of their journey. They can either pay after each journey by entering their vehicle registration number or set up automatic payments by linking their registration number and bank card to their Sanef customer account.
- Physical payment: For those preferring to pay in person, payments can be made at any tobacconist or newsagent in the Nirio network using the vehicle registration number. This payment must also be completed within 72 hours.
Consequences of non-payment
Motorists who fail to pay their toll within the 72-hour window will receive a payment notice. Initially, this notice will include the toll amount plus a fixed penalty of €90, which can be reduced to €10 if paid within 15 days.
Failure to pay within two months will result in an increased penalty of €375.