This crossing is toll-free — the charge cannot be valid

The crossing named on this notice does not charge any toll, so a demand for an "unpaid toll" or "unpaid crossing charge" cannot be valid. The Severn Bridge (M48) and Prince of Wales Bridge / Second Severn Crossing (M4) have been free since 17 December 2018; the Forth Road Bridge, Tay Road Bridge and Erskine Bridge since 2006-2008; the Skye Bridge since 2004; the Cleddau Bridge (Pembrokeshire) since 1 April 2019; and the Queensferry Crossing has never been tolled. A demand to pay a toll for one of these is either an administrative error or a scam — there is no lawful charge. Do not pay; reply stating the crossing carries no toll, and report any suspected scam demand to Action Fraud.

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Severn Bridge tolls ended 17 Dec 2018 (Severn Bridges Act 1992 powers withdrawn); Forth Road Bridge, Tay Road Bridge and Erskine Bridge tolls abolished by the Abolition of Bridge Tolls (Scotland) Act 2008 (and the Erskine Bridge Tolls Act 2001 order, 2006); Skye Bridge tolls abolished Dec 2004; A477 Cleddau Bridge tolls removed 1 Apr 2019; the Queensferry Crossing has never been tolled. No statutory power to levy a toll on these crossings now exists.

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The crossing named on this notice ([CROSSING]) carries no toll. [Severn / Forth Road / Tay / Erskine / Skye / Cleddau tolls were abolished on [DATE] — or — the Queensferry Crossing has never been tolled.] There is therefore no lawful charge for crossing it and this demand is invalid. I do not owe, and will not pay, any "toll" or "unpaid crossing" charge for a toll-free crossing. Please cancel this notice and confirm in writing.

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This crossing is toll-free — the charge cannot be valid

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