If you’re travelling along KwaZulu-Natal’s major routes this December, you can look forward to smoother experiences when it come to payments at toll plazas.
This is all thanks to a major update from the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral).
As of 1 December, traditional magnetic swipe cards have been phased out at Sanral-operated toll booths and replaced with a faster, safer Tap&Go system.
Sanral has officially rolled out this contactless EMV technology, allowing you to pay tolls with a bank card or mobile device using a simple tap.
The new system is designed to cut down queue times and streamline the payment process during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
Sanral has assured motorists that all contactless bank cards will work seamlessly at participating toll plazas.
How to use Tap &Go
- Look for the Tap&Go signs
- Have your card or device ready
- Keep your window down
- Align your card/device with the reader
- Tap your card/device
- Wait for the ‘approved’ message
- Drive off when the boom lifts
- No paper slip required
What you’ll pay this Festive Season on KZN routes
If you're travelling between Johannesburg and Durban via the N3, or exploring KZN’s coastline along the N2 North Coast, here’s what you can expect to pay at the major toll plazas:
N3 Toll Fees
- Mariannhill: R16.00
- Mooi River: R67.00
- Tugela: R96.00
- Wilge: R90.00
- De Hoek: R65.00
N2 Toll Fees
- Oribi: R40.00
- oThongathi: R15.00
- Mvoti: R18.00
- Mtunzini: R62.00
- Mandini: R10.00
- Dokodweni: R26.00
For the full list of toll fees, check the Sanral Toll Tariffs HERE.
With millions expected to travel across South Africa over the Festive Season, the new Tap&Go system is set to reduce delays and make travel more convenient.
Just make sure your bank card or mobile wallet supports contactless payments before you hit the road, if that is your payment option of choice.
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