Electronic Toll Collection System
Electronic Toll Collection System
As part of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, Hrvatske autoceste d.o.o. is the lead implementing body for investment C1.4. R1-I1 Electronic Toll Collection System, which falls under Component C1.4 Development of a Competitive, Energy-Sustainable and Efficient Transport System and Reform Measure C1.4. R1 Road Sector Reform.
A total of €130 million in grants has been secured for the implementation of this investment. The objective is to introduce a new electronic toll collection system across the entire motorway network in the Republic of Croatia, including motorways managed by Hrvatske autoceste d.o.o. and the concessionaires BINA-ISTRA d.d. and Autocesta Zagreb–Macelj d.o.o.
Following a public procurement procedure, Hrvatske autoceste d.o.o. signed a public procurement contract on 24 September 2024 for the implementation of the new toll collection system with a joint venture comprising SkyToll from Slovakia and TollNet from the Czech Republic. The deadline for completion of the new toll system is two years.
Features of the New System
The new toll collection system is based on Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) technology, allowing vehicles to travel without stopping. Toll charges will continue to be based on distance travelled and vehicle category, as in the existing system.
The free flow system will be a combination of two modern and proven technologies:
• Toll collection using DSRC technology (ENC devices) – the device will be mandatory for heavy vehicles, while it will be optional for light vehicles.
• Toll collection through an automatic license plate recognition system (ALPR) – this will be used for light vehicles without ENC devices, providing a practical solution for occasional and foreign users.
Advantages of the New System
With the introduction of the new toll collection system, motorway users will be able to travel without stopping at toll booths. The free flow vehicle system will enable faster and safer traffic flow, help reduce congestion, and lessen the negative environmental impact of traffic.
Thanks to the reduced need for stopping and slowing down, there will be lower emissions of harmful gases and reduced fuel consumption, while shorter travel times will increase the overall efficiency of the transport system.
Additionally, the full digitalization of the toll system and the removal of manual toll collection will reduce the operational costs of motorway management. The new system will be accessible, easy to use, and tailored to user needs.
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