Eventually gave up and called the Contact Centre. On reading I can see if you dont pay you get a notice, Is there anyway I can find out if I was fined and how long will it be before I get a notice? Pay as you go: Drivers can register their vehicle and payment details and automatically pay the Dart Charge each time they use the crossing. I forgot to pay the Dart Charge, what happens now? this is an unfair practice. Forgot to make a payment so rang up was told wait until the fine comes and pay 2.50. If I had of course Id have paid. If this happens, have I got any hope if fighting it, as this has made me feel like a criminal, when I am a hard working business owner. The signs, as you say, arent a lot of help for occasional users or visitors from overseas. I know they have the correct address for me as I have just received my road tax reminder through the post. First and only time we made a return trip we forgot to pay. The time given for payment is way too short and the fines are out of all proportion. The charge can be paid online, by phone, or at a retail location. What an absolute racket! Maybe we in the north of England are destined to find out the hard way that this charge exists. You have no alternative to spending time having these charges cancelled, otherwise you could end up with a CCJ that would be hard to clear even though you are not at fault. I live in Stone which is just next to the Dartford crossing so everyday on my way home I take the last turning before the toll for Swanscombe, however today there was an exceptional amount of lorrys and trucks queuing back at my turning off, I was indicating but not one of them could let me in as it was not moving. The charge varies depending on the type of vehicle and time of day. It seems the recognition SW cannot easily distinguish 1 and I on some number plates. My son phoned after he got a letter after using the crossing in March only got the PCN 3 weeks ago so he phoned and paid he now has a letter demanding 105 for non-payment, he phoned again and was told they can do nothing about it and he will have to appeal. If I am on holidays in the UK I have no tablet, notebook or computer with me only an old mobile. In August my wife who is a Chinese Citizen also resident in China and for whom Mandarin is her first language was caught up in the motorway closures when the M20 was closed when a lorry got stuck under the bridge. So 5 months late for an offence I had no idea i had committed. The Xmas opening times will be published above. I wonder how foreign non-english reading drivers cope? Christmas night Ive crossed dartford and forgot to pay the charge. Have you forgotten something? This amount Do you think now I have paid that I should not expect a fine? i.e. I did not know I only had 1 day to make the payment and ended up forgetting about it. If you pay the amount within 14 days, you get a 50% discount, meaning you'll only pay 35, similar to speeding tickets. Not only will these sites leave you out of pocket for the toll, but theyll also leave you facing a fine of up to 105.00 for non-payment. Fair enough to expect Brits to pre-pay, but how is this to work for tourists????? What can I do ? Hi here is what I put in the feature. I did forget to pay on time but went in and paid when I remembered. When will that arrive? Id rather believe that it is the result of a form of beaurocratic thinking which is removed from the lives and the needs of the people. I live in Scotland and very rarely drive to London. I wonder if possible a refund and an answer. We are still being pursued by dart Charge for ever increasing amounts. Would be possible pay it now, or I have to pay the penalty? Plus the 60 from the hire car co for passing on the fine . If you would like people who clearly forgot to pay) and those who dont. What is the problem with changing address?? Heres how to appeal if youve feel youve been issued an incorrect or unfair penalty charge. Weve had a similar notice for a first offence. You must pay it within 28 days. Dear all, 9. I think it was a mistake removing the barrier as they know people will forget and they will make more money. Book your airport parking, hotels, lounges and travel extras to find out why this family-owned firm continues to offer the best service available. I had just come back from a visit to Portsmouth, requiring 2 crossings in the same day, when I had a call from Addenbrooks that they had a kidney for me, and spent most of the rest of the day there having tests etc. Payoff - Dart Bank But I only paid today 1 September. I had my money ready to pay as Ive done before but no barriers. ..Me.. Im more angry with myself than anything else :(. I was told that if I paid them the outstanding fees the matter would be cleared. This measured approach strikes the right balance between being clear to drivers they need to pay Dart Charge and giving them every opportunity to do so.. But I am still waiting for the balance to appear. Even the call handlers must have dealt with very angry people that they too have lost their ability to be nice on the phone. The Notice says, you have to pay a penalty of 70 Pounds, but if you pay within 14 days, you only have to pay a reduced penalty of 35 Pounds. Hi, I just had to pay the 2.50 or whatever they charge. For one of my next visits i tried to top-off my account but got an expired creditcard error, even though i had to fill out all my recent creditcard data during the payment process. I have never used this road before (live in Devon) and as there are no toll booths and I hadnt a clue what it entailed. Is this now common practice? As per their letter the fine is cancelled. Data accuracy Use the information in this article to find your closest. Manage Settings (Didnt know as nobody showed me what they wrote in the system and I also did not signed any document confirming my address). I paid the 5 but entered the number plate incorrectly (KN06 when it should have been KM06) so they are trying to fine me. Thanks, Hi Paul, not sure if you received a reply to your question on the Dartford Crossing, but over the weekend i received notice of a fine for a crossing made in December last year, if you did find out if there was a time limit would you please let me know. How much is the Dart Charge for a I was thus unable to search online. Dont know if it is worth paying for it online? On 9 Jan 2016 I received by mail a notification from EPCPLC, dated 19 Dec 2015