Road tolls in Ireland

Road tolls in Ireland

La route M50 en République d'Irlande

If you’re planning to take the freeway in Ireland, there are a few things you need to know about tolls. Today, there are no toll roads in Northern Ireland. But you will come across them in the Republic of Ireland. The latter are divided into 2 categories: conventional toll roads, with barriers to pay, and the eFlow toll road, which is located on the M50 road around Dublin. Come on, we’ll explain it all.

The principle of tolls in the Republic of Ireland

General

In the Republic of Ireland, most toll freeways operate on a principle equivalent to that of freeways in France. With one exception: tolls are free for the disabled in Ireland.

The toll roads are quite pleasant to drive on: very well maintained, they are wide, in excellent condition, and quite easy to drive on.

The case of the M50

In the Republic of Ireland, there’s a special case for toll roads: the M50 Toll Road, a road on the outskirts of Dublin city. This busy road has no toll gates, but camera systems that automatically scan your license plate. This allows you to track your journey on your own, and calculate the amount to be paid for you.

You must then pay the tolls online before 8 p.m. the following day, i.e. :

  • at www.eflow.ie,
  • at an authorized merchant displaying the Payzone logo
  • by calling 1890 501050 from Ireland.

Rest assured: the system is safe, secure and works very well. Child’s play!


Bon à savoir

Toll" is the English word for toll. They are indicated in advance on road signs. Physical toll booths accept Visas and Mastercard, as well as cash.



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