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A highway in São Paulo is moving forward with its modernization with a free-flow toll system, promising greater traffic flow. With 21 gantries installed, drivers must understand how the model will work and avoid serious fines. Adapting to this new feature will be essential for those who use this important federal highway.
Get ready 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 to be implemented in 2025, drivers may face surprises along the stretch that connects Greater São Paulo to the capital of São Paulo.
What's at stake? An innovation in the charging format that promises to eliminate traditional toll plazas, but which also requires extra attention to avoid fines and inconvenience.
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According to information from the concessionaire CCR Rio-SP, 21 gantries with free flow electronic toll technology will be installed between kilometer 230, in Arujá, and kilometer 205, in São Paulo.
This system has already started to be implemented in Guarulhos and its main objective is to optimize the flow of vehicles in one of the most congested regions of the country.
What changes for drivers?
Free flow, translated as “free flow”, represents a technological advance for Brazilian highways.
In this model, vehicles pass under gantries equipped with sensors that identify the license plate and record the moment of passage, eliminating the need to stop at toll plazas.
However, this convenience comes with some quirks that drivers need to understand to avoid problems.
According to CCR, those who use the Dutra express lane between São Paulo and Arujá will continue to pay only at the physical toll located at kilometer 205.
For drivers who opt for the marginal lanes, the charge will only occur if there is access to the express lane, whose works are underway.
This distinction seeks to offer greater freedom of choice and fluidity in traffic.
Where will the porticos be?
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 dealership, this strategy aims to reduce bottlenecks and improve the experience of drivers along the route.
However, the exact charging format is still being debated by the National Land Transport Agency (ANTT).
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 on one of the most important highways in Brazil.
This innovation marks a significant change in the relationship between drivers and federal highways.
How will the charge be made?
Charging in the free flow system depends on already known technologies, such as stickers or automatic payment tags, such as Sem Parar.
For vehicles that do not have these devices, the sensors capture the license plate, generating the fare automatically within 48 hours.
After this, the driver has a period of 15 calendar days to settle the payment with the dealership, under penalty of a fine.
Anyone who fails to comply with the deadline will be subject to a fine for toll evasion, a serious infraction that results in five points on the driver's license and a penalty of R$195,23.
To make things easier, CCR offers payment options via WhatsApp and the CCR Rodovias app, which also sends SMS alerts about the status of charges.
The impact on everyday life
Although free flow promises greater convenience and fluidity, its implementation can generate doubts and even controversy among drivers.
Transparency in charging, efficiency in identifying vehicles and adaptation to new technologies are crucial points for the success of the system.
Furthermore, user awareness will be essential to avoid unnecessary penalties.
On the other hand, the proposal has the advantage of reducing queues and delays, especially during peak times.
This model is also seen as an incentive to modernize Brazilian highways, bringing the country closer to practices already consolidated in other parts of 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 it requires adaptation and attention.
Will this model become the definitive solution to traffic problems in Brazil? Or will new issues arise with its implementation?
