Beware of the Fine! One of São Paulo's Most Famous Highways Will Have a New Toll Scheme; Check Location

Beware of the Fine! One of São Paulo’s Most Famous Highways Will Have a New Toll Scheme; Check Location

Written by Alisson Ficher

Published on 22/12/2024 at 18:05

Dutra moderniza pedágios com sistema free flow, eliminando praças tradicionais. Saiba como evitar multas e adaptar-se à novidade!

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Highway in São Paulo Advances in Modernization with the Free Flow Toll System, Promising Greater Traffic Fluidity. With 21 Installed Gantries, Drivers Must Understand How the Model Will Work and Avoid Heavy Fines. Adapting to This New Approach Will Be Essential for Those Using This Important Federal Highway.

Prepare for a change that promises to impact traffic on the Presidente Dutra highway, one of the busiest in Brazil.

With a new toll system expected for 2025, drivers may face surprises along the stretch connecting Greater São Paulo to the city of São Paulo.

What’s at stake? An innovation in the billing format that promises to eliminate traditional toll booths but also requires heightened attention to avoid fines and inconveniences.

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What Changes for Drivers?

The free flow, translated as “free flow”, represents a technological advancement for Brazilian highways.

In this model, vehicles pass under gantries equipped with sensors that identify the license plate and register the moment of passage, eliminating the need to stop at toll booths.

However, this convenience comes with some peculiarities that drivers need to understand to avoid issues.

According to CCR, those using the express lane of the Dutra between São Paulo and Arujá will continue to pay only at the physical toll located at kilometer 205.

For drivers opting for the marginal lanes, charges will only occur if there is access to the express lane, the construction of which is underway.

This distinction aims to offer greater freedom of choice and fluidity in traffic.

Where Will the Gantries Be Located?

The installation of the 21 gantries will be concentrated at the entrances and exits of the marginal lanes to the express lanes.

According to the concessionaire, this strategy aims to reduce bottlenecks and improve the experience for drivers along the route.

However, the exact billing format is still under discussion by the National Land Transport Agency (ANTT).

The Dutra will be the first federal highway in São Paulo to adopt this model, standing out as a pioneer in the use of this technology in one of Brazil’s most important highway corridors.

This innovation marks a significant shift in the relationship between drivers and federal highways.

How Will the Billing Be Done?

The billing in the free flow system relies on already known technologies, such as stickers or automatic payment tags, like Sem Parar.

For vehicles without these devices, the sensors capture the license plate, generating the fee automatically within 48 hours.

After that, the driver has a period of 15 calendar days to regularize the payment with the concessionaire, under penalty of a fine.

Those who do not meet the deadline will be subject to a toll evasion fine, a serious violation that incurs five points on the driver’s license and a penalty of R$ 195.23.

To facilitate, CCR offers payment options via WhatsApp and the CCR Rodovias app, which also sends SMS alerts about the status of charges.

The Impact on Daily Life

Although the free flow promises greater convenience and fluidity, its implementation may generate doubts and even controversies among drivers.

Transparency in billing, effectiveness in vehicle identification, and adaptation to new technologies are crucial elements for the success of the system.

Moreover, user awareness will be essential to avoid unnecessary penalties.

On the other hand, the proposal brings the advantage of reducing queues and delays, especially during peak hours.

This model is also seen as an incentive for the modernization of Brazilian highways, bringing the country closer to practices already established elsewhere in the world.

With the modernization of the Presidente Dutra highway, drivers face both opportunities and challenges. The transition to free flow represents a technological milestone but requires adaptation and attention.

Will this model consolidate itself as the definitive solution to Brazil’s traffic problems? Or will new issues arise with its implementation?

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