Etoll is a South African toll payment system. It is a pre-paid system that allows motorists to pay for tolls on the N1, N2 and M2 highways before they drive on them. The etoll system was first introduced in September 1993 as an electronic toll collection (ETC) system for vehicles travelling on the N1 and M1 highways. In 2002, it was expanded to include the N2 highway.
What is e-toll in South Africa?
E-toll is a system of electronic toll collection. It is used on some toll roads in South Africa. The e-tolling system was introduced by the South African National Road Agency Limited (SANRAL) in 2007. The system was implemented on Gauteng’s highways and later extended to other provinces. The e-tolling project aims to reduce congestion at toll plazas, increase efficiency and cut emissions by using an electronic payment method.
How do e-tolls work?
E-tolls are a way of charging for the use of a toll road. This is done by collecting tolls electronically, rather than at a manned toll booth. The system is designed to allow drivers to drive through the toll plaza without stopping, and to be able to use the road without paying. The e-toll system was introduced in South Africa on the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) in 2004 and has since been adopted by other countries such as Brazil, Chile, and Canada.
