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= Ireland Toll Roads 2025: Complete Guide =
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'''System:''' Mixed Electronic & Barrier Tolls<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Mixed Electronic (M50) & Traditional Barrier Tolls<br>
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'''Operator:''' Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operator:</strong> Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)<br>
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'''Currency:''' Euro (EUR)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Euro (EUR)<br>
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'''Coverage:''' 173km of toll roads, bridges, and tunnels<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> 173km of toll roads, 12 toll locations<br>
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'''Technology:''' eFlow (M50) + Traditional toll plazas
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> eFlow barrier-free (M50) + Traditional toll plazas
 
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Ireland? 2025 Update</h2>
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== Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Ireland? 2025 Update ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Ireland operates 11 toll roads with 12 toll locations (M3 has two separate toll points). The system combines barrier-free electronic tolling on the M50 with traditional toll plazas on all other roads.</p>
  
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Ireland has '''11 toll roads''' with '''12 toll locations''' (M3 has two separate tolls). Most use traditional toll plazas where you stop and pay, except the M50 which uses barrier-free electronic tolling.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> M50 tolls must be paid by 8pm the following day or penalties escalate rapidly. Traditional toll roads require immediate payment at toll plazas.</p>
  
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'''Toll Roads in Ireland:'''
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> Toll rates increased January 1, 2025, with Dublin Port Tunnel peak tolls rising to €13 and moderate increases across most toll roads.</p>
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* '''M50''' (Dublin) - Barrier-free electronic tolling
 
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* '''M1''' (Drogheda Bypass) - Traditional toll plaza
 
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* '''M3''' (Two sections: Dunboyne-Dunshaughlin & Navan-Kells) - Traditional toll plazas
 
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* '''M4''' (Kilcock-Enfield-Kinnegad) - Traditional toll plaza
 
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* '''M6''' (Ballinasloe-Loughrea) - Traditional toll plaza
 
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* '''M7/M8''' (Portlaoise) - Traditional toll plaza
 
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* '''M8''' (Rathcormac-Watergrasshill) - Traditional toll plaza
 
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* '''N25''' (Waterford Bypass) - Traditional toll plaza
 
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* '''Dublin Port Tunnel''' - Traditional toll plaza
 
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* '''East-Link Bridge''' (Dublin) - Traditional toll plaza
 
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* '''N18 Limerick Tunnel''' - Traditional toll plaza
 
  
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== Ireland Toll Costs: Current Rates ==
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Updated toll rates effective January 1, 2025, with modest increases for most vehicle categories.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Ireland's toll system features the unique M50 barrier-free tolling around Dublin plus traditional toll plazas on ten other roads.</p>
  
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=== M50 Dublin Barrier-Free Toll (2025 Rates) ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">M50 Dublin Barrier-Free Toll (2025 Rates)</h3>
  
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<th>Payment Method</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Payment Method</th>
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<th>Cars</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Cars</th>
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<td>eFlow Tag Account</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">eFlow Tag Account</td>
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<td>€2.50</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€2.50</td>
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<td>€2.50</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€2.50</td>
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<td>€5.20</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€5.30</td>
 
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<td>Video Account (Registered)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Video Account (Registered)</td>
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<td>€3.10</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€3.10</td>
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<td>€3.10</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€3.10</td>
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<td>€6.30</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€6.40</td>
 
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<td>Unregistered (Pay by 8pm next day)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Unregistered (Pay by 8pm next day)</td>
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<td>€3.80</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€3.90</td>
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<td>€3.80</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€3.90</td>
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<td>€7.50</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€7.70</td>
 
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=== Traditional Toll Plaza Rates (2025) ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Traditional Toll Plaza Rates (2025)</h3>
  
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<th>Road</th>
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<th>Location</th>
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<td>M1 (Drogheda)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">M1 (Drogheda)</td>
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<td>€2.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€2.00</td>
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<td>€3.20</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€3.30</td>
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<td>€3.20</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€3.30</td>
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<td>Gormanston-Monasterboice</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Gormanston-Monasterboice</td>
 
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<td>M3 (Section 1)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">M3 (Section 1)</td>
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<td>€1.50</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€1.50</td>
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<td>€2.40</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€2.50</td>
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<td>€2.40</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€2.50</td>
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<td>Dunboyne-Dunshaughlin</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Dunboyne-Dunshaughlin</td>
 
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<td>M3 (Section 2)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">M3 (Section 2)</td>
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<td>€1.50</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€1.50</td>
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<td>€2.40</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€2.50</td>
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<td>€2.40</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€2.50</td>
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<td>Navan-Kells</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Navan-Kells</td>
 
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<td>M4 (Kinnegad)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">M4 (Kinnegad)</td>
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<td>€3.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€3.00</td>
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<td>€4.80</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€4.90</td>
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<td>€4.80</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€4.90</td>
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<td>Kilcock-Enfield-Kinnegad</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Kilcock-Enfield-Kinnegad</td>
 
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<td>M6 (Galway)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">M6 (Galway)</td>
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<td>€2.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€2.00</td>
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<td>€3.20</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€3.30</td>
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<td>€3.20</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€3.30</td>
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<td>Ballinasloe-Loughrea</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Ballinasloe-Loughrea</td>
 
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<td>M7/M8 (Portlaoise)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">M7/M8 (Portlaoise)</td>
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<td>€2.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€2.00</td>
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<td>€3.20</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€3.30</td>
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<td>€3.20</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€3.30</td>
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<td>Portlaoise West</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Portlaoise West</td>
 
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<td>M8 (Cork)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">M8 (Cork)</td>
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<td>€2.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€2.00</td>
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<td>€3.20</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€3.30</td>
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<td>€3.20</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€3.30</td>
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<td>Rathcormac-Watergrasshill</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Rathcormac-Watergrasshill</td>
 
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<td>N25 (Waterford)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">N25 (Waterford)</td>
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<td>€2.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€2.00</td>
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<td>€3.20</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€3.30</td>
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<td>€3.20</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€3.30</td>
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<td>Waterford Bypass</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Waterford Bypass</td>
 
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<td>N18 (Limerick Tunnel)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">N18 (Limerick Tunnel)</td>
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<td>€2.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€2.00</td>
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<td>€3.20</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€3.30</td>
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<td>€3.20</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€3.30</td>
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<td>Shannon River Tunnel</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Shannon River Tunnel</td>
 
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=== Special Urban Tolls ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Special Urban Tolls (2025)</h3>
  
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<th>Location</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Location</th>
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<th>Cars</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Cars</th>
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<th>Peak Hours</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Peak Hours</th>
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<th>Notes</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Notes</th>
 
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<td>Dublin Port Tunnel (Southbound AM)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Dublin Port Tunnel (Southbound AM)</td>
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<td>€13.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€13.00</td>
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<td>Mon-Fri 6-10am</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Mon-Fri 6-10am</td>
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<td>HGVs >3.5t free</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">HGVs >3.5t free</td>
 
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<td>Dublin Port Tunnel (Northbound PM)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Dublin Port Tunnel (Northbound PM)</td>
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<td>€10.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€10.00</td>
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<td>Mon-Fri 4-7pm</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Mon-Fri 4-7pm</td>
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<td>HGVs >3.5t free</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">HGVs >3.5t free</td>
 
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<td>Dublin Port Tunnel (Off-peak)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Dublin Port Tunnel (Off-peak)</td>
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<td>€3.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€3.00</td>
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<td>All other times</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">All other times</td>
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<td>HGVs >3.5t free</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">HGVs >3.5t free</td>
 
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<td>East-Link Bridge</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">East-Link Bridge</td>
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<td>€2.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€2.00</td>
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<td>All times</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">All times</td>
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<td>Central Dublin crossing</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Central Dublin crossing</td>
 
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== How to Pay Ireland Tolls ==
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">How to Pay Ireland Tolls</h2>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">Ireland operates two distinct toll payment systems depending on the road you're using.</p>
  
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=== M50 eFlow System (Barrier-Free) ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">M50 eFlow System (Barrier-Free)</h3>
  
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'''Payment Options:'''
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Payment Options:</strong></p>
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* '''eFlow Tag:''' Physical windscreen tag for automatic payment (€2.50 per trip)
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<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
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* '''Video Account:''' Registration-based billing (€3.10 per trip)
+
<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">eFlow Tag:</strong> Physical windscreen tag for automatic payment (€2.50 per trip)</li>
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* '''Pay-per-use:''' Online/phone payment by 8pm next day (€3.80 per trip)
+
<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Video Account:</strong> Registration-based billing (€3.10 per trip)</li>
 +
<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Pay-per-use:</strong> Online/phone payment by 8pm next day (€3.90 per trip)</li>
 +
</ul>
 +
 
 +
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Payment Methods for Pay-per-use:</strong></p>
 +
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
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<li>Online at eflow.ie</li>
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<li>Phone: 0818 50 10 50</li>
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<li>Payzone retail outlets across Ireland</li>
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<li>Must pay by 8pm the day after travel</li>
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</ul>
 +
 
 +
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Traditional Toll Plazas</h3>
 +
 
 +
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Payment Methods:</strong></p>
 +
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
 +
<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Cash</strong> (euros only)</li>
 +
<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Credit/debit cards</strong> (Visa, Mastercard)</li>
 +
<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Electronic tags</strong> (interoperable across all Irish toll roads)</li>
 +
</ul>
 +
 
 +
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Irish toll roads, use TollGuru Ireland toll calculator:</p>
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 +
<div style="text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;">
 +
<html>
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<a href="https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-ireland"><button class="custom-button button-orange" type="button">Ireland Toll Calculator</button></a>
 +
</html>
 +
</div>
  
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'''Payment Methods for Pay-per-use:'''
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Recent Changes (2025)</h2>
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* Online at eflow.ie
 
−
* Phone: 0818 50 10 50
 
−
* Payzone retail outlets across Ireland
 
−
* Must pay by 8pm the day after travel
 
  
−
=== Traditional Toll Plazas ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">January 2025 Rate Increases:</strong></p>
 +
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
 +
<li>M50 unregistered vehicles: €0.10 increase for cars, €0.20 for heavy goods vehicles</li>
 +
<li>No toll increase for M50 cars with eFlow tag or video account</li>
 +
<li>Dublin Port Tunnel: €1.00 increase for southbound AM peak (€12→€13)</li>
 +
<li>Traditional toll roads: €0.10 increase for buses, coaches, and HGVs</li>
 +
</ul>
  
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'''Payment Methods:'''
+
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology Updates:</strong></p>
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* '''Cash''' (euros only)
+
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
−
* '''Credit/debit cards''' (Visa, Mastercard)
+
<li>Enhanced eFlow mobile app with improved payment options</li>
−
* '''Electronic tags''' (interoperable across all Irish toll roads)
+
<li>Extended Payzone network for cash payments</li>
 +
<li>Electric vehicle toll incentive (LEVTI) scheme discontinued January 1, 2024</li>
 +
</ul>
  
−
'''Tag Providers:'''
+
<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Planning Your Ireland Journey</h2>
−
* eFlow (TII official)
 
−
* Easytrip, TollTag, MiniTag
 
−
* EirtTag, PassDirect
 
−
* Monthly fees typically €0.50-€1.25
 
  
−
== Recent Changes (2025) ==
+
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Cost Considerations:</strong></p>
 +
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
 +
<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Dublin area:</strong> M50 toll essential for ring road travel (€2.50-€3.90)</li>
 +
<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Cross-country routes:</strong> Individual tolls range €1.50-€3.00</li>
 +
<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Tag benefits:</strong> Saves €0.40-€1.40 per trip vs unregistered payment</li>
 +
<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Peak hour surcharges:</strong> Dublin Port Tunnel up to €13 at peak times</li>
 +
</ul>
  
−
* '''January 2025:''' Toll rate increases of €0.10-€0.20 for most vehicle categories
+
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Toll-Free Alternatives:</strong></p>
−
* '''M50 exemption:''' No increase for registered eFlow tag and video account users
+
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
−
* '''Dublin Port Tunnel:''' €1.00 increase for southbound AM peak (€12→€13)
+
<li>All toll roads have free non-motorway alternatives</li>
−
* '''Heavy vehicles:''' €0.10-€0.20 increases across most toll roads
+
<li>Journey times typically 30-60 minutes longer on alternative routes</li>
−
* '''Enhanced digital services:''' Improved eFlow mobile app and payment options
+
<li>Northern Ireland (UK) has no toll roads</li>
 +
</ul>
  
−
== Penalties & Enforcement ==
+
<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
  
−
=== M50 Penalties ===
+
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Can I avoid Irish tolls completely?</h3>
−
* '''Late payment:''' Must pay by 8pm next day or penalties apply
+
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, all toll roads have free alternative routes using non-motorway roads. However, journey times are typically 30-60 minutes longer, especially around Dublin.</p>
−
* '''Penalty structure:''' Escalating fines for non-payment
 
−
* '''Enforcement:''' Automatic camera and license plate recognition
 
  
−
=== Traditional Toll Penalties ===
+
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">What happens if I don't pay the M50 toll on time?</h3>
−
* '''Immediate payment required''' at toll plazas
+
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Penalties escalate: €3 extra if paid within 14 days, then fines increase significantly. Persistent non-payment can lead to prosecution.</p>
−
* '''Prosecution possible''' for toll evasion
 
−
* '''Criminal or civil proceedings''' for unpaid tolls
 
  
−
== Planning Your Ireland Journey ==
+
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Do I need an electronic tag for Irish toll roads?</h3>
 +
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Tags are not mandatory but highly recommended for frequent users. They provide convenience and cost savings compared to cash/card payments at plazas.</p>
  
−
=== Cost Considerations ===
+
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Are toll roads in Northern Ireland free?</h3>
−
* '''Dublin area:''' M50 toll (€2.50-€3.80) essential for ring road travel
+
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, Northern Ireland (part of the UK) has no toll roads. All motorways and roads are free to use.</p>
−
* '''Cross-country routes:''' Individual tolls range €1.50-€3.00
 
−
* '''Tag benefits:''' Saves €0.60-€1.30 per trip vs unregistered payment
 
−
* '''Peak hour surcharges:''' Dublin Port Tunnel up to €13 at peak times
 
  
−
=== Travel Tips ===
+
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Do electric vehicles get toll discounts?</h3>
−
* '''eFlow registration:''' Essential for frequent M50 users
+
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, the Low Emissions Vehicle Toll Incentive (LEVTI) scheme was discontinued January 1, 2024. Electric vehicles now pay the same rates as conventional vehicles.</p>
−
* '''Interoperable tags:''' One tag works on all Irish toll roads
 
−
* '''Alternative routes:''' Free non-motorway routes available but slower
 
−
* '''Border considerations:''' No tolls in Northern Ireland
 
−
* '''Ferry connections:''' Toll roads connect major ferry ports
 
  
−
== Ireland vs. Neighboring Regions ==
+
<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Ireland vs. Regional Countries</h2>
  
−
<table class="toll-table">
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<table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #202122; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6;">
 +
<tr>
 +
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Country</th>
 +
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">System Type</th>
 +
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Typical Cost</th>
 +
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Coverage</th>
 +
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<tr>
−
<th>Region</th>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Ireland</td>
−
<th>System Type</th>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Mixed electronic + plazas</td>
−
<th>Typical Costs</th>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€1.50-€13.00</td>
−
<th>Coverage</th>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">173km, 12 locations</td>
−
<th>Notes</th>
 
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<tr>
−
<td>Ireland (Republic)</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[uk-toll-roads|United Kingdom]]</td>
−
<td>Mixed electronic + plazas</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Limited bridge tolls</td>
−
<td>€1.50-€13.00</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">£0-£6.70</td>
−
<td>173km toll roads</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Mostly free motorways</td>
−
<td>M50 barrier-free</td>
 
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<tr>
−
<td>Northern Ireland (UK)</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">[[france-toll-roads|France]]</td>
−
<td>Free</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Extensive toll network</td>
−
<td>£0</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€0.08-0.12/km</td>
−
<td>All roads free</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Most motorways tolled</td>
−
<td>No toll roads</td>
 
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<tr>
−
<td>Scotland (UK)</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[germany-vignette|Germany]]</td>
−
<td>Bridge tolls only</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Free for cars, HGV tolls</td>
−
<td>Varies</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€0 (cars)</td>
−
<td>Selected bridges</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Extensive free network</td>
−
<td>Most roads free</td>
 
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<tr>
−
<td>Wales (UK)</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">[[netherlands-toll-roads|Netherlands]]</td>
−
<td>Bridge tolls</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Limited tunnel tolls</td>
−
<td>£6.70-£20.60</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€0-€5.50</td>
−
<td>Severn crossings</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Mostly free</td>
−
<td>Abolished 2018</td>
 
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<tr>
−
<td>England (UK)</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[belgium-toll-roads|Belgium]]</td>
−
<td>Limited tolls</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Free motorways</td>
−
<td>Varies</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€0</td>
−
<td>Few toll roads</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Completely free</td>
−
<td>Mostly free motorways</td>
 
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
  
−
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
+
<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Exemptions</h2>
  
−
=== Do I need an electronic tag for Irish toll roads? ===
+
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">M50 Toll Exemptions:</strong></p>
−
Tags are not mandatory but highly recommended for frequent users. They provide convenience and cost savings compared to cash/card payments at plazas.
+
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
 +
<li>An Garda Síochána (police) vehicles</li>
 +
<li>Ambulance and fire brigade vehicles</li>
 +
<li>Vehicles registered under Disability Toll Exemption Scheme (DTES)</li>
 +
<li>Diplomatic vehicles</li>
 +
</ul>
  
−
=== Can I pay M50 tolls with cash? ===
+
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Dublin Port Tunnel Exemptions:</strong></p>
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No, the M50 is barrier-free. You must pay electronically via eFlow account, online, by phone, or at Payzone outlets by 8pm the next day.
+
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
 +
<li>Commercial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes and buses with more than 25 seats</li>
 +
<li>Emergency services vehicles</li>
 +
</ul>
  
−
=== Are toll roads in Northern Ireland free? ===
+
<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Useful Links & Resources</h2>
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Yes, Northern Ireland (part of the UK) has no toll roads. All motorways and roads are free to use.
 
  
−
=== Can I use the same tag on all Irish toll roads? ===
+
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Official Resources:</strong></p>
−
Yes, Irish toll roads use an interoperable system. Tags from any approved provider work on all toll roads in the Republic of Ireland.
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<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
 +
<li>[https://www.eflow.ie Official M50 eFlow System]</li>
 +
<li>[https://www.tii.ie/en/roads-tolling/tolling-information/ Transport Infrastructure Ireland Tolling]</li>
 +
<li>[https://etoll.ie eToll Tag Information]</li>
 +
<li>[https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/travel-and-recreation/roads-and-safety/national-toll-roads-in-ireland/ Citizens Information - Toll Roads]</li>
 +
</ul>
  
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=== What happens if I don't pay the M50 toll on time? ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Contact Information:</strong></p>
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You'll receive penalty notices with increasing fines. Payment must be made by 8pm the day after using the toll road.
+
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
 +
<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">M50 Customer Service:</strong> 0818 50 10 50</li>
 +
<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">International:</strong> +353 1 461 0122</li>
 +
<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">TII General Enquiries:</strong> +353 1 646 3600</li>
 +
</ul>
  
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=== Are there free alternatives to toll roads? ===
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Yes, all toll roads have free alternative routes using non-motorway roads, though journey times will be longer.
 
  
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=== Do electric vehicles get toll discounts? ===
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<p style="color: #495057; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; text-align: center;">Found outdated rates or want to contribute regularly? Help us keep toll data accurate.</p>
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== Exemptions ==
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+
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=== M50 Toll Exemptions ===
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<a href="https://tollguru.com/contact"><button class="custom-button button-orange" style="margin-right: 10px;" type="button">Report Issue</button></a>
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* An Garda Síochána (police) vehicles
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<a href="https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/index.php?title=Special:CreateAccount&returnto=home-page"><button class="custom-button button-orange" type="button">Join Contributors</button></a>
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* Ambulance and fire brigade vehicles
+
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−
* Vehicles registered under Disability Toll Exemption Scheme (DTES)
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* Diplomatic vehicles
 
−
 
 
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=== General Exemptions ===
 
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* Emergency services vehicles
 
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* Military vehicles on official duty
 
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* Vehicles with valid disability exemption certificates
 
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== Useful Links & Resources ==
 
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* [https://www.eflow.ie Official M50 eFlow System]
 
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* [https://www.tii.ie/en/roads-tolling/tolling-information/ Transport Infrastructure Ireland Tolling]
 
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* [https://etoll.ie eToll Tag Information]
 
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* '''M50 Customer Service:''' 0818 50 10 50
 
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[https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-ireland Calculate Your Ireland Toll Cost]
 
 
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Ireland Toll Roads 2025: Complete Guide

System: Mixed Electronic (M50) & Traditional Barrier Tolls
Operator: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Coverage: 173km of toll roads, 12 toll locations
Technology: eFlow barrier-free (M50) + Traditional toll plazas

Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Ireland? 2025 Update

Ireland operates 11 toll roads with 12 toll locations (M3 has two separate toll points). The system combines barrier-free electronic tolling on the M50 with traditional toll plazas on all other roads.

Key Reality: M50 tolls must be paid by 8pm the following day or penalties escalate rapidly. Traditional toll roads require immediate payment at toll plazas.

2025 Update: Toll rates increased January 1, 2025, with Dublin Port Tunnel peak tolls rising to €13 and moderate increases across most toll roads.

Ireland Toll Costs: Current Rates

Ireland's toll system features the unique M50 barrier-free tolling around Dublin plus traditional toll plazas on ten other roads.

M50 Dublin Barrier-Free Toll (2025 Rates)

Payment Method Cars Light Goods Vehicles Heavy Goods Vehicles
eFlow Tag Account €2.50 €2.50 €5.30
Video Account (Registered) €3.10 €3.10 €6.40
Unregistered (Pay by 8pm next day) €3.90 €3.90 €7.70

Traditional Toll Plaza Rates (2025)

Road Cars Buses/Coaches HGVs Location
M1 (Drogheda) €2.00 €3.30 €3.30 Gormanston-Monasterboice
M3 (Section 1) €1.50 €2.50 €2.50 Dunboyne-Dunshaughlin
M3 (Section 2) €1.50 €2.50 €2.50 Navan-Kells
M4 (Kinnegad) €3.00 €4.90 €4.90 Kilcock-Enfield-Kinnegad
M6 (Galway) €2.00 €3.30 €3.30 Ballinasloe-Loughrea
M7/M8 (Portlaoise) €2.00 €3.30 €3.30 Portlaoise West
M8 (Cork) €2.00 €3.30 €3.30 Rathcormac-Watergrasshill
N25 (Waterford) €2.00 €3.30 €3.30 Waterford Bypass
N18 (Limerick Tunnel) €2.00 €3.30 €3.30 Shannon River Tunnel

Special Urban Tolls (2025)

Location Cars Peak Hours Notes
Dublin Port Tunnel (Southbound AM) €13.00 Mon-Fri 6-10am HGVs >3.5t free
Dublin Port Tunnel (Northbound PM) €10.00 Mon-Fri 4-7pm HGVs >3.5t free
Dublin Port Tunnel (Off-peak) €3.00 All other times HGVs >3.5t free
East-Link Bridge €2.00 All times Central Dublin crossing

How to Pay Ireland Tolls

Ireland operates two distinct toll payment systems depending on the road you're using.

M50 eFlow System (Barrier-Free)

Payment Options:

  • eFlow Tag: Physical windscreen tag for automatic payment (€2.50 per trip)
  • Video Account: Registration-based billing (€3.10 per trip)
  • Pay-per-use: Online/phone payment by 8pm next day (€3.90 per trip)

Payment Methods for Pay-per-use:

  • Online at eflow.ie
  • Phone: 0818 50 10 50
  • Payzone retail outlets across Ireland
  • Must pay by 8pm the day after travel

Traditional Toll Plazas

Payment Methods:

  • Cash (euros only)
  • Credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard)
  • Electronic tags (interoperable across all Irish toll roads)

To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Irish toll roads, use TollGuru Ireland toll calculator:

Recent Changes (2025)

January 2025 Rate Increases:

  • M50 unregistered vehicles: €0.10 increase for cars, €0.20 for heavy goods vehicles
  • No toll increase for M50 cars with eFlow tag or video account
  • Dublin Port Tunnel: €1.00 increase for southbound AM peak (€12→€13)
  • Traditional toll roads: €0.10 increase for buses, coaches, and HGVs

Technology Updates:

  • Enhanced eFlow mobile app with improved payment options
  • Extended Payzone network for cash payments
  • Electric vehicle toll incentive (LEVTI) scheme discontinued January 1, 2024

Planning Your Ireland Journey

Cost Considerations:

  • Dublin area: M50 toll essential for ring road travel (€2.50-€3.90)
  • Cross-country routes: Individual tolls range €1.50-€3.00
  • Tag benefits: Saves €0.40-€1.40 per trip vs unregistered payment
  • Peak hour surcharges: Dublin Port Tunnel up to €13 at peak times

Toll-Free Alternatives:

  • All toll roads have free non-motorway alternatives
  • Journey times typically 30-60 minutes longer on alternative routes
  • Northern Ireland (UK) has no toll roads

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid Irish tolls completely?

Yes, all toll roads have free alternative routes using non-motorway roads. However, journey times are typically 30-60 minutes longer, especially around Dublin.

What happens if I don't pay the M50 toll on time?

Penalties escalate: €3 extra if paid within 14 days, then fines increase significantly. Persistent non-payment can lead to prosecution.

Do I need an electronic tag for Irish toll roads?

Tags are not mandatory but highly recommended for frequent users. They provide convenience and cost savings compared to cash/card payments at plazas.

Are toll roads in Northern Ireland free?

Yes, Northern Ireland (part of the UK) has no toll roads. All motorways and roads are free to use.

Do electric vehicles get toll discounts?

No, the Low Emissions Vehicle Toll Incentive (LEVTI) scheme was discontinued January 1, 2024. Electric vehicles now pay the same rates as conventional vehicles.

Ireland vs. Regional Countries

Country System Type Typical Cost Coverage
Ireland Mixed electronic + plazas €1.50-€13.00 173km, 12 locations
United Kingdom Limited bridge tolls £0-£6.70 Mostly free motorways
France Extensive toll network €0.08-0.12/km Most motorways tolled
Germany Free for cars, HGV tolls €0 (cars) Extensive free network
Netherlands Limited tunnel tolls €0-€5.50 Mostly free
Belgium Free motorways €0 Completely free

Exemptions

M50 Toll Exemptions:

  • An Garda Síochána (police) vehicles
  • Ambulance and fire brigade vehicles
  • Vehicles registered under Disability Toll Exemption Scheme (DTES)
  • Diplomatic vehicles

Dublin Port Tunnel Exemptions:

  • Commercial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes and buses with more than 25 seats
  • Emergency services vehicles

Useful Links & Resources

Official Resources:

Contact Information:

  • M50 Customer Service: 0818 50 10 50
  • International: +353 1 461 0122
  • TII General Enquiries: +353 1 646 3600

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