Why Automated Télépéage Can Remove The Hassle Of Paying French Tolls Costs
Friday, May 18th, 2012For decades those undertaking a French driving holiday have had to use their bank cards or cash to pay for French toll costs. Meanwhile the French locals are able to use the specially designated T?l?p?age lanes as they negotiate their way around the Autoroute system. These lanes can be used by vehicles that have the relevant transponder fitted, with the barrier opening automatically. Payment for use of the Autoroute is then automatically debited from their attached bank account. Foreign visitors were not able to make use of this system, unless they had a French bank account. For those that did have a French bank account, the problem would often be that their spoken French was not strong enough to get through the setup process.
Increased availability
Thankfully we are now seeing the use of T?l?p?age lanes being extended to foreigners. This is due to the fact that you no longer require a French bank account before you can purchase the transponder, meaning companies are beginning to export them. Anyone looking to get their hands on a Liber-t tag, as they are called, will be faced with a deposit of around €20. In addition there is an application fee of around €10, with management fee of about €8. Your total outlay to get the transponder in place will be no more than €40. A charge of €5 is then incurred for each month you use the transponder, with maximum of €10 over the course of the year.
A happy journey
Using a Liber-t tag can really help make your journey easier. Paying French toll costs will no longer mean fumbling around looking for change. You will also be able to negotiate your way through the Autoroute barriers without having to queue in traffic. Whilst the companies offering access to such devices varies dependant on country; UK residents can get their hands on one from www.saneftolling.co.uk.