| Driving in Sydney can be expensive as the various toll | | | | electronic motorways. Currently, motorcycles are not |
| roads are the quickest and easiest way to get from | | | | charged administration fees for passes. For all other |
| one side of the city to another by car. | | | | toll roads, you can use a tag or pay cash. |
| There are 9 toll roads in NSW. They are: | | | | 9. Do I have to pay the toll? |
| * the M2 | | | | Motorists are required by law to pay the toll when |
| * the M5 | | | | they drive on a toll road. The fine for not paying a |
| * the M7 | | | | toll exceeds $140. |
| * the Eastern Distributor | | | | 10. What's the difference between a tag and a pass? |
| * the Sydney Harbour Tunnel | | | | A tag is an electronic device that you purchase from |
| * the Sydney Harbour Bridge | | | | a tag provider and attach to the inside of your |
| * the Cross City Tunnel | | | | vehicle's windscreen. All tags work on all motorways |
| * the Lane Cove Tunnel and | | | | in Australia. Different tag products are available from |
| * the Falcon St Gateway. | | | | each of the motorway operators, all with different |
| Some toll roads allow you to pay the toll by cash but | | | | setup and running costs. |
| others only accept E-Tags. All E-Tags from Victoria | | | | When you travel through a toll collection point, |
| and Queensland work on Sydney toll roads. | | | | sensors detect the tag and the toll is automatically |
| If you do not have an E-Tag you must pay by cash | | | | charged to your toll account. There are no additional |
| (where available) or pay by credit card by ringing the | | | | costs for using most tag products. |
| appropriate number displayed on the tollway within | | | | A pass is an arrangement between you and a |
| 48 hours of passing through the toll collection point. If | | | | motorway to use that motorway for an agreed |
| you are visiting Sydney and do not have an E-Tag, | | | | period of time. You provide your number plate details |
| or cannot access a cash booth, you will need to ring | | | | to the motorway operator and they will charge the |
| the toll road operator in order to pay the toll using | | | | toll and any applicable setup and administration fees |
| your credit card. | | | | to your credit card or bank account. There may be |
| The toll road operator will charge a fee to accept | | | | additional charges for using a pass. You need to |
| your payment by credit card. Note that cash booths | | | | contact the relevant motorway operator for more |
| are usually un-manned so it helps if you have some | | | | details. |
| small change to pay the toll using the automatic | | | | 11. How do I get an electronic tag or pass? |
| collection booths. | | | | There are a range of electronic tag and pass |
| Failure to pay tolls within 48 hours will result in an | | | | products available through different providers. Each |
| infringement notice being issued. This will be sent to | | | | operator may apply different charges, deposits and |
| the hire car company who will pass it on to you. | | | | top-up amounts. To find out more about the |
| Note that the car rental company will charge an | | | | different products available, contact the relevant |
| Administration Fee for processing an infringement | | | | motorway operator from the list above. |
| notice. For example, Thrifty car rental have a $35.00 | | | | 12. Does it cost more to use a tag or a pass? |
| fee for processing any infringement notices. | | | | Most tag providers offer tag products with a tag |
| For details of toll charges visit the relevant motorway | | | | security deposit. Once you pay the deposit, all you |
| website or go to the Sydney Motorways website to | | | | pay for is the tolls (providing your tag is used |
| calculate the toll for trips around the entire network. | | | | correctly). However some tag providers offer |
| Time of day tolling has been introduced on the | | | | different tag products, for example, a monthly tag |
| Sydney Harbour crossings. For more information | | | | fee rather than an upfront security deposit. If you |
| about time-of-day tolling charges visit the Sydney | | | | use a pass, you will be charged an additional |
| Motorways website. So, when driving a Sydney | | | | administration fee for each trip. |
| rental car be sure to take note of the many toll road | | | | 13. Can I use any tag on any toll road? |
| signs and be prepared to pay to drive. The best way | | | | Yes, which ever tag you have - RTA E-Toll, Roam |
| to pay for tourist or occasional travel is with an | | | | Express E-Tag, E way, Roam e-TAG, or any tag |
| electronic pass. Visit the Roam or Roam Express | | | | within Australia - you can use it on every toll road in |
| websites for more information or to purchase a pass. | | | | Australia. Your tag will beep as you drive past toll |
| Here are 19 tips for using Sydney toll roads: | | | | collection points and the toll will be charged to your |
| 1. What is Cashback? | | | | account. |
| Cashback allows NSW residents to claim back the | | | | 14. Can I use a pass on any toll road? |
| value of tolls (excluding GST) paid while driving | | | | Yes, you can use a pass on any toll road in Sydney. |
| privately registered vehicles on the M5 motorway. | | | | For more information please contact your pass |
| More information on Cashback. | | | | provider. |
| 2. I have a tag from a different state (eg Melbourne | | | | 15. Do I have to stop at toll booths if I have an |
| Citylink), am I able to claim Cashback? | | | | electronic tag? |
| No. Cashback is only available to NSW residents with | | | | No. You don't need to come to a complete stop, but |
| an electronic tag from a NSW tag provider. | | | | please slow down and drive carefully as some booths |
| 3. How much are the tolls? | | | | have boom gates and tolling staff may be crossing a |
| The motorway operator sets the toll for each road. | | | | lane. When approaching and travelling through 'E' only |
| Tolls on full electronic toll roads are subject to | | | | lanes, you should drive to the posted speed limit to |
| quarterly Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases. For | | | | ensure your electronic tag can be scanned. |
| toll charges visit the relevant motorway website or | | | | 16. What should I do if I drive through an 'E' lane or |
| go to the Sydney Motorways website to calculate | | | | use a fully electronic toll road without an electronic |
| the toll for trips around the entire network. If you | | | | tag? |
| have a tag, the toll is all you will pay (providing your | | | | On fully electronic toll roads - the Sydney Harbour |
| tag is used correctly). If you use a pass, you may | | | | Tunnel, Cross City tunnel, Westlink M7, Lane Cove |
| also be charged an administration fee. | | | | Tunnel and Military Road E-Ramps - you will need to |
| 4. How can I get an electronic tag or pass? | | | | arrange a pass by contacting the toll road operator |
| There are a range of electronic tag products available | | | | within 48 hours of your trip. For all other toll roads, |
| through different providers. Each provider may apply | | | | call the number on the signs at the toll collection |
| different charges, deposits and top-up amounts. To | | | | points to report the trip. If you do not contact the |
| find out more about the different products available, | | | | motorway, you will receive a toll notice in the mail |
| contact your preferred provider from the following | | | | which you will need to pay. There will be additional |
| list: | | | | fees or charges. |
| * RTA E-Toll, Phone: 131 865 | | | | 17. Is there a fine for using an 'E' lane or a fully |
| * E-way, Phone: 1300 555 833 | | | | electronic toll road without having an electronic tag? |
| * Roam Express, Phone: 13 ROAM (13 76 26) | | | | There are additional fees and charges for using a fully |
| * Roam, Phone: 13 TOLL (13 86 55). | | | | electronic toll road or lane without a tag. You will |
| 5. Can I use a tag on any toll road? | | | | need to contact the relevant toll road operator. If |
| Yes, all electronic tags, including interstate tags, are | | | | you receive a toll notice and do not pay the toll and |
| fully interoperable meaning they work on all toll roads | | | | any applicable administration fees, you can be fined. |
| in Australia. | | | | 18. I don't have a tag or a pass, can I still use a fully |
| 6. What should I do if I drive through an E lane or | | | | electronic road? |
| use a fully electronic toll road without an electronic | | | | Yes, you can use a fully electronic motorway at any |
| tag? | | | | time, but you will need to arrange a pass either |
| You will need to arrange a pass within 48 hours of | | | | before or shortly after your trip. Road signs on the |
| your trip. Passes are available from the following toll | | | | motorway will show the phone number and website |
| providers: | | | | details. Contact the relevant fully electronic |
| * RTA E-Toll | | | | motorway for details. Sydney's fully electronic |
| * Roam Express | | | | motorways are the Sydney Harbour Tunnel, Cross |
| * Roam. | | | | City Tunnel, M7, Lane Cove Tunnel and Military Road |
| 7. I don't have a tag or a pass, can I still use a fully | | | | E-Ramps. |
| electronic road? | | | | 19. What do I do if I am just visiting Sydney for a |
| Yes, you can use a fully electronic motorway at any | | | | short time? |
| time, but you will need to arrange a pass within 48 | | | | The simplest way to fund tourist or perhaps |
| hours of your trip. Road signs on the motorway will | | | | infrequent traveling is with an electronic pass. Visit |
| show the phone number and website details. | | | | the Roam or Roam Express website for more |
| 8. I ride a motorcycle what do I do? | | | | information in order to purchase a pass. |
| Motorcyclists can use a tag or a pass on fully | | | | |