Toll Concessions at Road Bridges and Tunnels

Disabled People using the following toll bridges and tunnels should be entitled to concessions provided they meet certain conditions set by the owners or operators.

In some cases, to qualify for a concession an application has to be made in advance to the relevant bridge, tunnel or local authority. It is, therefore, generally advisable to check with owners or operators first.

Birmingham Toll M6 Motorway

Tel: 0870 8506262

An exemption pass has to be applied for to those in receipt of the highest rate of Disability Living Allowance and the DVLA Vehicle Excise Duty for Disabled People (tax exemption).
Email : mel@midlandexpressway.co.uk

Clifton Suspension Bridge (B3124 West of Bristol)

Tel. 0117 973 2122

Those who receive the higher rate of the mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance can obtain a lifetime ticket (£5.00) from The Bridge Master, Clifton Suspension Bridge, Leigh Woods, Bristol BS8 3PA.

Dartford Tunnel/Dartford Bridge (River Thames)

Tel. 01322 221222

Exemption for those exempt from the payment of Vehicle Excise Duty. A card is obtainable for regular users making a minimum of 4 journeys per week.

Dunham Bridge (A57 - Lincoln-Worksop)

Tel. 01777 228222

No Concessions available.

Erskine Bridge (Near Glasgow)

Tel 0131 2447270

Exemption for Blue Badge holders.

Forth Road Bridge (Near Edinburgh)

Tel. 0131 319 1699

Exemption for Blue Badge holders.

Humber Bridge (Near Hull)

Tel. 01482 647161

There is an exemption for those who receive the higher rate of the mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance and who possess a vehicle tax exemption certificate.  Exemption vouchers are issued to the disabled person for use when crossing the bridge in their tax-exempt vehicle. An application for tickets must be made to: -The Humber Bridge Board, Administration Building, Ferriby Road, Hessle, East Yorkshire HU13 OJG

Itchen Bridge (A3025 Woolston-Southampton)

Tel. 02380 431040

Concessions available for those exempt from the payment of Vehicle Excise Duty.

Mersey Tunnel (Liverpool-Wirral)

Tel. 0151 236 8602

Concessions are granted to the following groups of Disabled People:

Individuals who are in receipt of the highest rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance, or if too old the highest rate of Care Allowance.

Concessions are granted on written application only and the forms are obtained from: The General Manager, The Mersey Tunnels, George's Dock Building, George's Dock Way, Pier Head, Liverpool L3 1DD

Severn Bridge/Second Severn Crossing (M4/M48 North of Bristol)

Tel. 01454 632457

Exemption for Blue Badge holders.

Skye Bridge

A campaign of non payment ran since the day the bridge opened. Victory for the long standing anti-toll campaigners as the toll has now FINALLY been removed as from 21 December 2004!

Tamar Bridge (A38 Plymouth-Liskeard) and Torpoint Ferry (A374 Plymouth-Torpoint)

Tel. 01752 812233

Free vouchers available for:

1. Those who receive the higher rate of the mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance

2. Those who receive War Pensioners Mobility Supplement

3. Those who are exempt from the payment of Vehicle Excise Duty

4. Those who are registered blind.

An advance application for free vouchers must be made. Up to 100 vouchers per year will be issued after proof of entitlement and a passport photograph must be supplied to the Joint Committee. A stamped addressed envelope must accompany all enquiries. Full details can be obtained from: The Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee, 2 Ferry Street, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2AX.

Tay Road Bridge (Newport-on-Tay -Dundee)

Exemption for Blue Badge holders.

Tyne Tunnel (Near Newcastle)

Tel: 0191 262 4451

Exemption for those exempt from the payment of Vehicle Excise Duty.

Whitchurch Bridge (B471 Pangbourne-Whitchurch)

Exemption for Blue Badge holders.

Whitney on Wye Bridge (B4350 Whitney-Hay-on-Wye)

Blue Badge holders can cross at half price.