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Toll concessions
Some bridges and tunnels offer concessions to motorists with disabilities. In some cases, to qualify for a concession you will need to apply in advance to the relevant bridge or tunnel. It is advisable to check with the owners or operators of the bridge or tunnel. Toll concessions
Clifton Suspension Bridge: West of Bristol. A special rate of £5 for unlimited crossings is available on production of the relevant certification if you recieve the higher rate of the mobility component of the DLA. Contact The Bridge Master, Clifton Suspension Bridge, Leigh Woods, Bristol, BS8 3PA. Tel: 0117 9732122. www.clifton-suspension-bridge.org.uk Dartford Tunnel/Dartford Bridge: River Thames, tel: 01322 221222. Exemption for those exempt from the payment of Vehicle Excise Duty. www.dartfordrivercrossing.co.uk Forth Road Bridge: near Edinburgh, tel: 0131 319 1699. Vehicles carrying the blue badge are exempt. Applications are welcomed from holders of the blue badge who regularly use the bridge. customercare@feta.gov.uk Humber Bridge: near Hull, tel: 01482 641 640. Exemption for those who receive the higher rate of the Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance and who possess a vehicle tax exemption certificate. Apply to: the Humber Bridge Board, Ferriby Road, Hessle, East Yorkshire HU13 OJG. mail@humberbridge.co.uk www.humberbridge.co.uk Itchen Bridge: A3025 Woolston-Southampton, tel: 02380 431040. Frequent users of the bridge can apply for a concession available to those in reciept of the higher rate mobility component of DLA. Those exempt from Vehicle Exise Duty may pass free of charge. M6 Motorway: Birmingham. Exemption is by way of an M6 toll mobility exemptions pass which must be applied for in advance by the eligible person for their nominated vehicle. No other evidence of disability will be accepted. The pass is valid for three years and is subject to an admin charge of £15. Application forms can be downloaded from the toll website. www.m6toll.co.uk Mersey Tunnel: Liverpool-Birkenhead, tel: 0151 2368602. Concessions available to people in reciept of the higher rate of the mobility component of DLA or the highest rate of CA. Concessions granted on written applications only. Apply to: the General Manager, the Mersey Tunnels, Georges Dock Building, Georges Dock Way, Pier Head, Liverpool L3 1DD. Severn Bridge/Second Severn Crossing: M4/M48 North of Bristol, tel: 01454 632457. Exemption for Blue Badge holders. You will need to show your blue badge and sign, or have someone sign on your behalf. www.severnbridge.co.uk Tamar Bridge: tel: 01752 3615777, A38 Plymouth-Liskeard, and Torpoint Ferry, A374 Plymouth-Torpoint, tel: 01752 812233. Exemption for blue badge holders. Apply to: the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee, 2 Ferry Street, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2AX. Tay Road Bridge: Newport-on-Tay-Dundee, tel: 01382 221 881. Exemption for Blue Badge holders. Tyne Tunnel: near Newcastle, tel: 0191 262 4451. Exemption for those exempt from the payment of Vehicle Excise Duty. www.tynetunnel.info Whitchurch Bridge: B471 Pangbourne-Whitchurch, tel: 011898 43126. Free crossings for disabled drivers who are in posession of a valid tax exemption certificate. They need to pre register using the disabled driver registration form which can be downloaded from the website. www.whitchurchbridge.com Whitney on Wye Bridge: B4350 Whitney-Hay-on-Wye. Blue Badge holders can cross at half price.
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