Conventional toll plazas are increasingly becoming a thing of the past. The implementation of electronic tolling (or free-flow system) is expected soon on highways nationwide in Brazil.
This measure was approved by the National Traffic Council (Contran). “We anticipate a cheaper, fairer, and more equitable toll, along with better access to information, streamlined services, and improved mobility for citizens,” stated Adrualdo Catão, National Secretary of Traffic.
Following this Contran resolution, an ordinance will be established to regulate the new model. Once this ordinance on electronic tolling is published in the Official Gazette of the Union (DOU), concessionaires adopting this model will have a maximum of 180 days to comply with the established requirements.
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An important advantage of this model is its sustainability, as removing the need to stop at tolls will lead to a reduction in carbon emissions.
“This measure will address several issues encountered in some implementations of this technology in certain states, covering various situations gathered throughout the public consultation process,” said George Santoro, Executive Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation.
Finally, the new model also provides greater tariff equity by allowing toll payments to be proportional to the distance traveled, ensuring greater fairness and economy for users.
The standards for tariffs and collection points will be defined by the road management authority.
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