TOLL CONCESSIONS FOR DISABLED PERSON'S BADGE HOLDERS 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 higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance and the DVLA Vehicle Excise Duty for Disabled People (tax exemption).
The Mobility Exemption Pass is for the sole use on the M6 Toll and allows free passage of the nominated vehicle only. If you think you may be eligible for a Mobility Exemption Pass, you must apply to Midland Expressway Limited as no other evidence of disability (e.g. Blue Badge) can be accepted.
Organisations, recognised by the Secretary of State for Transport, which operate a vehicle used for the carriage of disabled people can also use the motorway free of charge by applying in advance for a Mobility Exemption Pass: Customer Services, Midland Express Ltd, Operations Centre, Freepost NAT 9069, Weeford, Lichfield WS14 0BR
e-mail : customer.services@m6toll.co.uk
Web: www.m6toll.co.uk
Clifton Suspension Bridge (B3124 West of Bristol)
Tel. 0117 973 8008
Those who receive the higher rate of the mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance can obtain a lifetime ticket (£10.00) from The Bridge Master, Clifton Suspension Bridge, Leigh Woods, Bristol BS8 3PA.
Dartford Tunnel/Dartford Bridge (River Thames)
Tel. 01322 221603/01322 280200
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
Tolls were removed from the Erskine Bridge on 31/03/06 following the recommendations of the ‘tolled bridge review stage 2 report’
Forth Road Bridge (Near Edinburgh)
Tel. 0131 319 1699
Exemption for Blue Badge holders. Apply to above number for book of vouchers.
Humber Bridge (Near Hull)
Tel. 01482 647161
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 and in receipt of higher rate component of DLA: Itchen Bridge (Concession Dept), Portsmouth Road, Woolston, Southampton SO19 9AD
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
Tel. 01454 635056
Exemption for Blue Badge holders: Cofiroute UK Ltd, Toll Administration Building , Bridge Access Road , Aust, Bristol BS35 4BE
Skye Bridge
Tolls now abolished for all drivers.
Tamar Bridge (A38 Plymouth-Liskeard)/ 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. Tolls abolished by Scottish Government Feb 08
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.
Whilst The Forum of Mobility Centres has taken every care to ensure the information provided in this document is accurate, the Forum does not endorse or make any representations as to the quality, cost or availability of the products, services, and suppliers listed here. The Forum of Mobility Centres cannot in any circumstances accept liability of any kind arising out of or in connection with the use of this information or any reliance placed on it by any person.
JUNE 2009