Dart Charge

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Drivers to pay more to use Dartford Crossing | Government says current Dart Charge unsustainable

Drivers of all vehicle types will have to pay more to use the Dartford Crossing from September 1.

Dartford Crossing 17 Jun

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Half a million Dart Charge fines issued in one month

New data, obtained via a Freedom of Information request, reveals that more PCNs have been issued each month, on average, since software problems began.

Dart Charge 2 Oct

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Dart Charge problems show need for ‘different’ fleet approach (video)

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) calls for a different approach to corporate customers after fleets inundated with fines.

Fleet News at 10 webinars 11 Jul

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Hundreds of thousands of Dart Charge fines issued

One vehicle hire company had vehicles clamped for unpaid fines, claiming the first he knew about the PCNs was when bailiffs arrived.

Dart Charge 7 May

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Fleets hit by more issues with new Dart Charge payments

Fleets are still encountering problems with a new payment system for the Dart Charge three months after it was first introduced.

Dart Charge 25 Oct

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Minister insists Dart Charge appeals will receive a ‘fair’ hearing

Roads minister says drivers facing a fine following problems with the Dart Charge payment system will receive a fair hearing from National Highways.

Dart Charge 13 Sept

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Dart Charge users given 14 days to avoid fines after deadline passes

National Highways is giving drivers who failed to update their Dart Charge payment card details before the deadline 14 days to pay before they will be fined.

Dart Charge 1 Sept

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Changes to Dart Charge due to take effect

Drivers are being reminded to re-validate their payment cards for the Dart Charge, with changes taking effect from Friday (July 28).

Dart Charge 26 Jul

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Lower Thames Crossing consultation closes with record response

More than 26,000 people have had their say on proposals for a major new road to link Kent, Thurrock and Essex as the ten-week consultation concluded on Thursday (December 20).

24 Dec