Intervention on crossing payments should help borough residents says MP

By Nub News Reporter

6th Sep 2023 | Local News

Jackie Doyle-Price
Jackie Doyle-Price

BOROUGH MP Jackie Doyle-Price has welcomed government intervention to ensure local residents are not disadvantaged by failures in the new Dartford Crossing payment system.

The changeover has not been without glitch and many users have reported difficulties when trying to make payments.

 This has been especially the case for users of the local resident's discount scheme and those with Dartcharge accounts. 

Ms Doyle-Price has sought reassurance from the Minister that no one should be issued with a PCN when they have tried to make a payment which has failed due to the new system.

In response the Minister Richard Holden has said that he is very clear that 'no one who has tried to pay Dart Charge but been unable to do so due to technical issues should be penalised and anyone receiving a PCN in those circumstances should appeal' . National Highways are expected to treat these appeals fairly.

He has also instructed that all local resident discount holders whose accounts were due to expire between 1 July and 31 August have been extended to 30th September in order to address the issues around renewals.

Dartcharge has not issued any PCNs for crossing made between 27 July and 15 August.

Ms Doyle-Price said: "I am very pleased that the Minister has responded so decisively. The issues around the new payments system have caused nuisance and distress for many users and I hope they will all be reassured by his prompt intervention."

     

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