2020 No. 732
The River Tyne (Tunnels) (Revision of Tolls) Order 2020
Made
Coming into force
1
This Order may be cited as the River Tyne (Tunnels) (Revision of Tolls) Order 2020 and shall come into force on 1st August 2020.
2
From the coming into force date of this Order the tolls authorised in pursuance of the River Tyne (Tunnels) Order 2005 and set out in the Tyne Tunnel (Revision of Tolls and Traffic Classification) Order 20013 are revised so that the tolls which the North East Combined Authority may demand and recover in respect of all traffic passing through and into the tunnel crossing shall be those specified in the Schedule to this Order.
3
The River Tyne (Tunnels) (Revision of Tolls) Order 20194 is revoked.
4
In this Order:
“motorcycle” means a mechanically propelled vehicle having less than four wheels and, in a case where a cabin is provided, the cabin of which is not so constructed as to enclose the driver and any passenger;
“the tunnel crossing” has the same meaning as in article 2(1) of the River Tyne (Tunnels) Order 2005.
Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Transport
SCHEDULE
Class | Class of Vehicle | Toll (£) |
---|---|---|
Class 1 | Motorcycle (with or without sidecar) or power assisted cycle; Class 1 permit holder after discount | £0 £0 |
Class 2 | Mechanically propelled vehicle other than a vehicle in Class 1; Having a height of 2 metres or less, or Having a height greater than 2 metres and less than 3 metres and maximum of 2 axles, or Being an articulated vehicle with tractor unit height of 2 metres or less and trailer height of less than 3 metres Class 2 permit holder after discount | £1.80 £1.62 |
Class 3 | Mechanically propelled vehicle other than a vehicle in Classes 1 and 2 Class 3 permit holder after discount | £3.70 £3.33 |
(This note is not part of the Order)