Are you going to pay for the new Toll Road?

[Qkchk:Me]

So the Northern Gateway (Orewa to Puhoi) is getting closer to completition. Have been scanning the NZTA (LTNZ) website and see this:

Info on the Tollroad

Supposedly it looks like Motorcycles 'may have to pay' $2 (it's not confirmed yet), the same price as a car. This is all collected via photographing your plate and linking it to a pre-paid account.

Would you be prepare to pay the price?



Interesting Thought: Wonder if you could get away with a flip-up plate?

[Reckless]

nope I wouldn't!
1- Its not encouraging bikes! rip off!
2- Once all the cages go on that boring, straight, new highway the old road might be a better ride! Gimme corners!

[nodrog:Me]

So the Northern Gateway (Orewa to Puhoi) is getting closer to completition. Have been scanning the NZTA (LTNZ) website and see this:

Info on the Tollroad

Supposedly it looks like Motorcycles 'may have to pay' $2 (it's not confirmed yet), the same price as a car. This is all collected via photographing your plate and linking it to a pre-paid account.

Would you be prepare to pay the price?



Interesting Thought: Wonder if you could get away with a flip-up plate?

are there barrier arms like on the tauranga toll road?

[sunhuntin]

im assuming the toll is to cover road damage and the like? if so, what are the rates for large trucks [stock, shipping continer etc]

bikes should be exempt from charges.

[Tank]

Will I pay it - Absolutely 100% YES!





once. Just to go thru the tunnel.




I like the road over the hills - and think that the view you get over the inlet (when riding south) is stunning. Why have a bike and pay more for less enjoyment ?

[vifferman]

are there barrier arms like on the tauranga toll road?

No, it's entirely by gantries over the road with cameras/scanners to read numberplates. You can then pay online (within 3 days or summat), or at a service station before/after the toll road (the BP on the left heading north before you get there, and another on the northern side).
They have the same things overseas (like around Seeedneeee), which are the same except they also have an "e-pass" tag in your vehicle, and some have tollbooths for cash payment.

[nosebleed]

im assuming the toll is to cover road damage and the like? if so, what are the rates for large trucks [stock, shipping continer etc]

bikes should be exempt from charges.

actually i think the toll is set up to cover the cost of construction at this stage, if it stays on past this, then yeah it'll be for up-keep.

will i pay it, yes. once. to see what its like. (hope it is automatic-gonna be cnut searching for 2 bucks when all geared up)

after that i'm with reckless, i'll be using the old (current) road.

[nodrog:Me]

No, it's entirely by gantries over the road with cameras/scanners to read numberplates. You can then pay online (within 3 days or summat), or at a service station before/after the toll road (the BP on the left heading north before you get there, and another on the northern side).
They have the same things overseas (like around Seeedneeee), which are the same except they also have an "e-pass" tag in your vehicle, and some have tollbooths for cash payment.

cool, so "if" i have my numberplate "slighty" obscured, it will be free

[Swoop]

Looking at that website, I can forsee many troubles ahead for motorists.
"Pay if you feel like it" booths?
Non payment within 72 hrs will also incur an "administrative fee" (amount uncertain).
Why do cars and bikes have to be charged the same amount? Much less road wear that is caused by a bike?
Trailer towing vehicles do not attract a surcharge? They put more wheels onto the road so therefore contribute more to wear and tear.

[Rockbuddy]

lets all send emails to tollroad@nzta.govt.nz and ask them why motorbikes have to pay the same as cars

[Finn]

Why go SH1 when there's SH16?

[Big Dave]

Only for work reasons or schedule. Recreation is 16.

[gtr boy]

all good got me number plate sorted for the fookers,and on the news last night the regos go up next year to $287 if labour doesnt get in,
it will go up who ever gets in


beat them at there own game and rebel by covering your plate when your going over the toll

fook em

[slofox]

no........

[mowgli]

after that i'm with reckless, i'll be using the old (current) road.

Hmmmm, I used to take a back road to visit my folks in Tauranga. When they opened the new toll road they dropped the speed limit on my regular route and threw in a couple of roundabouts for good measure.

I'd be surprised if the existing route up your way becomes a car-less biker haven