frenchman Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Hi! Anyone out there can help? We are on way to Porto and would like to know how the road toll system works? Seems a bit confusing. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solwaybuggier Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 It is more than a bit confusing! There are 2 or 3 distinct systems: -some motorways are traditional pay at toll booths - from our experience mainly on exit from the system -others (which I think are mainly A2-something, but a lot of the motorways round Porto are included) have overhead numberplate recognition cameras. For these you have to buy (as an overseas driver) prepaid credit, min €5, which you get from post offices or motorway services. Every time you pass through a checkpoint an amount (prominently displayed) is taken off your balance - you can check your balance online at www.tollcard.pt, but you have to register online first. There seems some question whether there is a mechanism to "fine" overseas plates without credit, but I do now our van showed a decreasing balance this year, so the system can obviously recognise UK plates. -there are some journeys (Spain to Faro Airport & vice versa, and parts of the motorway from Lisbon up to Ronda where you can buy an overall pass.) -at some entry points to Portugal (never where we've gone in!) you can register your credit card and get automatic deductions, I believe. There's a lot more detail on http://www.portugaltolls.com/en/web/portal-de-portagens/home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarianneDeux Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Also very useful: http://www.portugaldailyview.com/whats-new/motorways-how-can-you-as-a-tourist-pay-the-electronic-tolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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