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Will try to avoid the above, but if not is it worth getting one of these just in case?
http://www.tolltickets.com/country/france/libert.a...
http://www.tolltickets.com/country/france/libert.a...
No not really, I have one but I go a fair bit, not sure what company you have linked but the genuine company is here: https://www.saneftolling.co.uk/
If you are only planning on the odd trip and are looking to miss the paeges any way just pay as you go, very easy and doesn't take much time, rarely any major queues, certainly nothing like the Dartford crossing.
I do however enjoy leapfrogging the French they don't expect a UK car to be going through the fast lane.
If you are only planning on the odd trip and are looking to miss the paeges any way just pay as you go, very easy and doesn't take much time, rarely any major queues, certainly nothing like the Dartford crossing.
I do however enjoy leapfrogging the French they don't expect a UK car to be going through the fast lane.
Worth having - I managed to get one directly from SANEF in France before the rules changed, and they keep letting me renew it.
It costs nothing for the months when you don't use it, but there is a premium (monthly charge of a few euro) when you do use it - however, it means you can use the "t" only gates at the toll plazas and avoid some horrible queues at busy times. It's also fun to see the locals waiting for you to reverse because "ze stupid rosbif 'as gone into ze wrong lane", only to see your magic powers make the barrier levitate.
It costs nothing for the months when you don't use it, but there is a premium (monthly charge of a few euro) when you do use it - however, it means you can use the "t" only gates at the toll plazas and avoid some horrible queues at busy times. It's also fun to see the locals waiting for you to reverse because "ze stupid rosbif 'as gone into ze wrong lane", only to see your magic powers make the barrier levitate.
We had one for a few years.
Went down to the South of France in late July last year, and on our return journey the batteries were dead, non replaceable (in ours), and therefore would not work.
The credit card lanes/machines are quite quick now. You barely put the card in the machine and it just spits it straight back out--- no pin required.
Not much point in replacing our telepeage unit now, as its unlikely we will be going again for a long time.
If you prefer motorway driving, and just want to get on with minimum fuss, its certainly worth it IMO.
Went down to the South of France in late July last year, and on our return journey the batteries were dead, non replaceable (in ours), and therefore would not work.
The credit card lanes/machines are quite quick now. You barely put the card in the machine and it just spits it straight back out--- no pin required.
Not much point in replacing our telepeage unit now, as its unlikely we will be going again for a long time.
If you prefer motorway driving, and just want to get on with minimum fuss, its certainly worth it IMO.
Edited by Alucidnation on Sunday 5th May 14:33
I got one from Sanef tolling last year and found it very helpful. As we travel down to the spanish border we use the tolls a lot. Just made the journey easier as my co=driver can't reach the card machines easily. Also the LHS lanes are always clear of traffic and always tag only.
Great watching the Frenchies think you've screwed up and then you sail through! Lovely!
Great watching the Frenchies think you've screwed up and then you sail through! Lovely!
br d said:
I've just bought one from Sanef, going on a little French tour in a few weeks but will be on my own and don't fancy jumping out and running round to the machine at every toll!
What's wrong with grabbing the handbrake, spinning through 180 degrees and reversing through the tolls ? Bushi said:
No not really, I have one but I go a fair bit, not sure what company you have linked but the genuine company is here: https://www.saneftolling.co.uk/
If you are only planning on the odd trip and are looking to miss the paeges any way just pay as you go, very easy and doesn't take much time, rarely any major queues, certainly nothing like the Dartford crossing.
I do however enjoy leapfrogging the French they don't expect a UK car to be going through the fast lane.
nothing like the Dartford crossingIf you are only planning on the odd trip and are looking to miss the paeges any way just pay as you go, very easy and doesn't take much time, rarely any major queues, certainly nothing like the Dartford crossing.
I do however enjoy leapfrogging the French they don't expect a UK car to be going through the fast lane.
What the one that was paid for years ago (and should now be free) but it is too much of a money cow to let go.
marshalla said:
br d said:
I've just bought one from Sanef, going on a little French tour in a few weeks but will be on my own and don't fancy jumping out and running round to the machine at every toll!
What's wrong with grabbing the handbrake, spinning through 180 degrees and reversing through the tolls ? 
A much better solution! I'll start practicing them in the High Street.
Bushi said:
No not really, I have one but I go a fair bit, not sure what company you have linked but the genuine company is here: https://www.saneftolling.co.uk/
If you are only planning on the odd trip and are looking to miss the paeges any way just pay as you go, very easy and doesn't take much time, rarely any major queues, certainly nothing like the Dartford crossing.
I do however enjoy leapfrogging the French they don't expect a UK car to be going through the fast lane.
the link i have out on here is for the vignettes, i hope (as i have bought one for Switzerland)..If you are only planning on the odd trip and are looking to miss the paeges any way just pay as you go, very easy and doesn't take much time, rarely any major queues, certainly nothing like the Dartford crossing.
I do however enjoy leapfrogging the French they don't expect a UK car to be going through the fast lane.
gaz1234 said:
the link i have out on here is for the vignettes, i hope (as i have bought one for Switzerland)..
Not sure I understand, there is no "vignette" for France as per Austria and Switzerland, In France you pay per trip on the motorways, not for a year or month etc...The link you placed was for the hire of an electronic tag to raise the barrier and charge your account back in the UK, they seem to be very expensive, as well as the machine hire charges you pay the tolls +9%.
The link I placed is direct with Sanef, and is a lot cheaper.
Bushi said:
Not sure I understand, there is no "vignette" for France as per Austria and Switzerland, In France you pay per trip on the motorways, not for a year or month etc...
The link you placed was for the hire of an electronic tag to raise the barrier and charge your account back in the UK, they seem to be very expensive, as well as the machine hire charges you pay the tolls +9%.
The link I placed is direct with Sanef, and is a lot cheaper.
sorry, yes, i should be more clear. i have bought the vignette from swiss. Guess i dont need the ticket for france really, especially as it cost 40 euros.The link you placed was for the hire of an electronic tag to raise the barrier and charge your account back in the UK, they seem to be very expensive, as well as the machine hire charges you pay the tolls +9%.
The link I placed is direct with Sanef, and is a lot cheaper.
The link i put on here is for the vignette right?
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