e-toll Tariff System
The e-toll system will operate as an Open Road Tolling (ORT) system. This form of Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) is a multi-lane free flow system that allows for tolls to be charged without vehicles having to stop or slow down. There are no physical toll booths. Instead, overhead gantries are fitted with the toll collection equipment that will recognise the vehicle identifier, either the e-tag or the number plate, toll will be deducted with the vehicle identifier and the user will be able to travel without any disruption.
This new infastructure is beneficial to road users because it is an improved system that gives road users a smoother, faster and safer journey with reduced congestions. This is evident in the widening of the freeways to four lanes and in some locations up to six lanes in each direction. It provides median lightning and Intelligent Transport System (ITS) on 185km of road on the Gauteng e-toll network.
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With the Variable Messaging Signs (VMS), SANRAL is able to warn road-users of incidents and assists drivers with en-route, up-to-date information. CCTV will shorten the time it takes to report an incident, greatly reducing the response time of emergency services. The Incident Management Services (IMS) will reduce the impact of congestion delays, as well as providing time-crucial medical assistance sooner.
A lot of money was spent on this innovative system which will be beneficial to our road users. It entails so many benefits and I dont see the need to act against it. I wont mind paying the toll.
Hope E-toll will deliver the promise it made and reduce accidents statistics........I hope there will be change at last and see the progress within our country.
ReplyDeletewhat i want to know is why the tolling system is forced on us the citizens mainly us joburgers?
ReplyDeleteEdwin the government informed the public about the system and they acted against it. I think the best thing to do now Edwin is to stop complaining and just acknowledge that this system will work at our advantage by saving lives and decreasing the amount of traffic on our roads.
ReplyDeletenever that my friend. it will become even more expensive to use this roads of ours.. not all can afford to pay the e-toll fair. we as citizens of johannesburg should not register for the damn tolling.. strike papa
ReplyDeleteThe whole innitiative sounds glamarous to the reader and to society who want to see progress in our country. But the cost of having to use it are not very pleasing to road and futer road users. Not that im complaining but having a car is already expensive so why the extra costs?
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