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Saturday, May 03, 2008

Application for Toll-Bridges in Ireland

Exemption from toll charges for disabled drivers/passengers in Ireland
Disabled drivers/passengers with specially adapted vehicles in Ireland are exempt from toll charges on national roads throughout Ireland. Toll charges are currently in operation on the following five national roads in Ireland:
East-Link Toll Bridge (Dublin)
West-Link Toll Bridge (Dublin)
North-Link M1 Toll (Drogheda By-Pass)
M4 Toll (Kinnegad-Enfield-Kilcock)
Dublin Port Tunnel
Rules
You will need to complete an application form for exemption from toll charges on the East-Link, West-Link and M1 Toll. (If you are a disabled driver, driving an adapted vehicle you are exempt from tolls on the M4 Toll). Up to now Disabled Drivers were allowed to cross the East link Toll Bridge and the M1 Toll free on display of an International Disabled Person’s parking Card. However, now a special card called a Concessionary Travel Card must be produced when going through all tolls.
You will be issued with a Concessionary Travel Card when you apply. When you get your card it may state “West Link Toll Bridge”on it. Even so, this is the the card you use for free passage through the East-Link, West-Link and M1 Toll. If you do not have your Concessionary Travel Card with you , you must pay the normal toll at the barrier. (You just need to show you are a disabled driver driving an adapted vehicle for free passage through the M4 Toll).
The Disabled Person’s Parking Card and the Concessionary Travel Card are not interchangeable. In other words, you must have a Concessionary Travel Card to be exempt from paying a toll.
Necessary documents
As part of your application, you will have to provide a passport-sized photograph of the disabled driver/passenger and a copy of two of the following documents:
An exempt motor tax disc,
A Primary Medical Certificate,
Proof of refund of VAT/VRT
Proof of refund of excise duty on fuel,
Copy of Vehicle Registration/Licensing certificate
You will then be issued with an official Concessionary Travel Card. The Concessionary Travel Card is a wallet-sized plastic card (15cm x 11cm approx.) It has a photograph of the driver and details about your car. Your Concessionary Travel Card lasts for three years from the date it is issued. If you change your car during this period, you must return your card to National Toll Roads and a new card will be issued. It must also be returned after three years when it expires and a new one will be issued to you. Each time you pass through the toll plaza, you must show your card to the toll operator and you will be allowed pass through for free. Failure to show your card will mean you must pay the appropriate toll.
Where to apply
Toll Administrator,
Concessionary Travel Section
Transroute Tunnel Operations,
East Wall Road,
Dublin 3
Regards,
Tom Chambers
Disability Campaigner
“The Billy Ranch”
Knocknageeha
Newport
Co. Mayo



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