Humber Bridge users warned ‘don’t get caught out by £25…

The advice comes ahead of the launch of the new tolling system with the timeline for the ‘go-live’ weekend set out Humber Bridge users are being urged to learn more about the new payment system to avoid being hit with a £25 charge. The toll booths, which have been in place since the landmark crossing opened in 1981, will close for the last time at the end of Friday, January 30 ahead of the new Humber Bridge Toll system becoming fully operational from Monday, February 2. The timeline for the ‘go-live’ weekend has also been revealed when those signed up to the existing HumberTag scheme will be migrated across in readiness for the launch. Meanwhile, the deadline for motorists without an account to pay tolls is changing when the new system begins. Users will have the rest of the day of crossing and all of the following day to pay. If they miss the deadline, they will be subject to an unpaid toll notification and receive a £25 admin fee. This means, if you crossed the Humber Bridge any time on a Monday, you have until just after 11.59pm on the Tuesday evening to pay the toll or the extra fee will be automatically added. Once the clock hits midnight, a £25 charge will be incurred. This deadline applies seven days a week, including all Bank Holidays. However, unlike the existing system, bridge users can make instant payments after crossing rather than having to wait for it to be processed. Guests without an account can also pay in advance for up to ten crossings. Payments can be made online through the new website, through the new app…
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