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Get ready for the end of long lines at toll booths! Starting in November, the Free Flow system will arrive on the Tamoios highway, eliminating barriers and revolutionizing traffic. Will this innovation really make life easier for drivers?
The dream highway for those who are tired of queues in tolls is about to become reality.
In a move that promises to revolutionize traffic on the coast of São Paulo, The traditional toll booths with barriers and attendants have their days numbered.
But will this new feature really make life easier for drivers, or are there hidden catches in the new system? The answer may surprise those who depend on these roads.
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Starting in November, the Free Flow system will come into operation at km 13,5 of the Southern Contour of the Tamoios highway, marking the end of an era of conventional tolls.
With this new technology, it will no longer be necessary to stop the car, take change or wait for the green light to continue your journey.
The idea is simple: keep traffic flowing uninterruptedly, eliminating once and for all the congestion that occurs at toll plazas.
The way this system works is much more modern than it seems.
According to information from the responsible dealership, Free Flow works with the help of a structure equipped with cameras, sensors and antennas that cross the track.
These equipments identify vehicles using a TAG or the car's license plate, without the driver needing to stop.
This automatic identification means that the fare is charged directly, without the need for physical interaction with payment booths.
How will billing work?
For those who already use TAG, such as Sem Parar or ConectCar, the process will be even simpler.
As the TAG installed on the windshield is read by the sensors, the fee will be automatically charged on the invoice for the contracted service.
In other words, you go under the radar without even noticing, and the amount appears directly on your statement at the end of the month.
This promises to make travel even easier for those who already use this type of technology.
For drivers who do not have a TAG, the operation will be a little different.
According to the highway concessionaire, users will have to access the Tamoios website or app after the trip to pay the fare, using only the vehicle's license plate.
This option aims to ensure that no one is left out of the new system, but may require a little more attention from drivers.
Forgetting to pay can result in fines and future complications.
Benefits and questions about the new system
The use of the TAG is highly recommended, especially for those who want more agile travel.
After all, nothing is more irritating than facing queues at toll booths while traveling, especially on long weekends.
The Free Flow system is presented as a solution that promises to improve the experience on the highways, but will it work as well in practice?
On the one hand, the elimination of barriers and booths should actually reduce travel times and the formation of traffic jams.
On busy highways like Tamoios, this change has the potential to speed up traffic, especially during peak hours.
However, many drivers are still concerned about the payment process for those who do not use TAG.
The highway concessionaire guarantees that the system will be efficient and that manual payment via website or app will be simple and intuitive.
However, the fear of forgetting to pay or facing difficulties in the digital system may end up putting some users off this new technology, at least at first.
Prospects for the future of Brazilian highways
The Free Flow system, already used in other countries, is arriving in Brazil with full force and has the potential to be expanded to other important highways in the state and the country.
The impact can be significant, both in terms of saving time and reducing the number of accidents, which often occur due to sudden braking at toll plazas.
However, the big question remains: Will the transition to this new form of billing be smooth for everyone? While many will embrace Free Flow, others may still have difficulty adapting to the digital model.
The operation on the Tamoios highway is a test for the future of Brazilian highways.
If successful, This system could eliminate mandatory stops on many roads and make travel faster and safer.
On the other hand, the challenge of ensuring that all drivers are able to make their payments correctly is still at stake.
Free Flow: the future is now, but are we ready?
With the arrival of Free Flow in November, Drivers who frequent the coast of São Paulo must be prepared for this radical transformation.
Without booths and without stopping, the promise is more speed and less complications when paying.
But are we ready for this change? Do you think the new toll system will be more efficient or will it create more confusion?
The system works in several countries, but there is always an option for the taxpayer to pay in cash, that is, there is always a booth with an employee. I use a tag but I cannot accept that they make it difficult for those who want to pay with cash, as is the case with the environmental tax in Ubatuba where it is practically impossible to pay in cash. There should be booths at all exits in the city.
In Itápolis SP, there is already one! I went there a month ago, it's still a ****, you have to go through 40 km and several cones on the track, the unformed ones even stop on the track looking for an attendant. It has to improve a lot for it to be bad.
The free-flow system is good for speed.
However, for users who will be charged based on their vehicle's license plate, there should be only one website that issues invoices for all dealerships, otherwise users would have to remember all the dealerships they used during the month. Let's see if they will be smart enough to implement the free-flow system.