Disabled people using the following roads, toll bridges and tunnels in England and Scotland should be entitled to concessions, where relevant, provided they meet certain conditions set by the owners and operators. In some cases, to qualify for a concession an application has to be made in advance to the relevant authority. It is generally advisable to check with the owners or operators first.
Birmingham Toll M6 Motorway
Tel: 0870 850 6262
A 'Mobility Exemption Pass' has to be applied for as no other evidence of disability can be accepted. The pass is for use only on the M6 toll road, allowing free passage of the nominated vehicle only. It is available to those in receipt of the higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance and having exemption from Vehicle Excise Duty.
Clifton Suspension Bridge (B3124 west of Bristol)
Tel: 0117 973 8008
Those who receive the higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance can obtain a lifetime ticket (£5.00) from The Bridge Master, Clifton Suspension Bridge, Leigh Woods, Bristol BS8 3PA. Concessions are not available otherwise.
Dartford Tunnel/Dartford Bridge (River Thames).
Tel: 01322 221 222
Exemption for those exempt from the payment of Vehicle Excise Duty. A card is obtainable for regular users making a minimum of 4 journeys per week.
Dunham Bridge (A57 - Lincoln - Worksop)
Tel: 01777 228 222
No concessions available.
Forth Road Bridge (near Edinburgh)
Tel: 0131 319 1699
Toll exemption for Blue Badge holders and vehicles carrying the holder of a Blue Badge.
Humber Bridge (near Hull)
Tel: 01482 647 161
Exemption for those who receive the higher rate of the mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance and who are exempt from the payment of Vehicle Excise Duty. Exemption vouchers are issued to the disabled person for use when crossing the bridge in their tax-exempt vehicle.
Itchen Bridge (A3025 Woolston - Southampton)
Tel: 02380 431 040
Concessions available for those in receipt of high rate Mobility Component of DLA. Those exempt from the payment of Vehicle Excise Duty (Road Tax) may pass through free of charge.
Mersey Tunnel (Liverpool - Wirral)
Tel: 0151 236 8602
Concessions are available to individuals who are in receipt of the higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance or, if too old, the highest rate of Care Allowance. Concessions are granted on written application only (forms available via the above telephone number).
Severn Bridge/Second Severn Crossing (M4/M48 north of Bristol)
Tel: 01454 635 000
Exemption for Blue Badge holders.
Tamar Bridge (A38) and Torpoint Ferry (A374)
Tel: 01752 812 233
Those who receive the higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance, those who receive War Pensioners Mobility Supplement, those exempt from the payment of Vehicle Excise Duty and those who are registered Blind are able to apply for free vouchers, which must be produced to avoid the toll.
Tay Road Bridge (Newport-on-Tay - Dundee)
Exemption for Blue Badge holders.
Tyne Tunnel (near Newcastle)
Tel: 0191 262 4451
Exemption for those exempt from payment of Vehicle Excise Duty.
Whitchurch Bridge (B471 Pangbourne - Whitchurch)
Free crossings for disabled drivers who have a valid Vehicle Tax Exemption Certificate (Road Tax Exemption).
Whitney-on-Wye Bridge (B4350 Whitney - Hay-on-Wye)
Blue Badge holders can cross half price.
For further information please contact DIAL Doncaster. We can provide more from our files and our computerised information system.
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