Toll tags - a great step

[Ridgeway]

The worst part about having a toll tag is when they don’t work as mentioned for the reasons above. Only then are you reminded of how laborious winding down the window and swiping your card is…..

Convenient until they are not convenient and then they are no less convenient than the manual method

 

[Barriesimpson]

I expect you did get the bag but threw it out not realizing what it was. Its more like a tiny self sealing plastic/foil bag 5 x 10 cm , I’d put mine in the bin before I realised. I rescued it though.

I think they should last many years. I don't think they would expect them to be replaced yearly. I think you’d soon find yourself being charged. Other makes last 6 or 7 years, I think that’s more normal.

I can't swear I didn't get a bag, but I certainly do not remember seeing one. If I did get one, it's gone forever , but I had no intention of using it either. The tag is on the screen and will remain there until it's death. I just hope it will last a good time. Thank you for your input carolyn

 

[Ingwe]

Yes, of course, it's like asking how long is a piece of string. Would it be better maybe to order a new one every year for example? I did not get a bag to put mine in, but either way it is on the van screen and there it will stay. Does anybody have experience of a couple of years using these tags and can say how long they would last? One year, two, less? Mine is a Fulli, if that makes a difference.

I have dug out the little pouch supplied. It seems that our tag is now ‘fulli’ rather than APPR.

On the front of the bag it says “keep this bag inside your car and put the tag inside when tou don’t want to use it.”

On the rear of the pouch it says “Please be sure to attach your tag to your shield.”

I put this in because the photos aren’t that clear.

 

[carolyn]

I have dug out the little pouch supplied. It seems that our tag is now ‘fulli’ rather than APPR.

On the front of the bag it says “keep this bag inside your car and put the tag inside when tou don’t want to use it.”

On the rear of the pouch it says “Please be sure to attach your tag to your shield.”

I put this in because the photos aren’t that clear.

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Ours is a very dull green and dead plain which is why I threw it out! I’m sure if Barriesimpson had received one like yours he wouldn’t have thrown it out. Apologies!

 

[carolyn]

The worst part about having a toll tag is when they don’t work as mentioned for the reasons above. Only then are you reminded of how laborious winding down the window and swiping your card is…..

Convenient until they are not convenient and then they are no less convenient than the manual method

I think you feel even more resentful as should work! Bah humbug.

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[Barriesimpson]

Ok, seeing the photos of the bag I understand it is a 'faraday pouch' because it says to use it when you don't want to use the tag (domestic tin foil will have the same effect). So it will not preserve the battery but just renders the tag useless at the tolls. As I already said mine is on the van screen for when it is needed and as I intend to be travelling for the next few years, I have no need to put it away.

 

[Ingwe]

Here is fulli’s video (French only I’m afraid).

 

[Barriesimpson]

Here is fulli’s video (French only I’m afraid).

I do not speak French, so no use to me. But thanks anyway.

 

[Ingwe]

I do not speak French, so no use to me. But thanks anyway.

The visuals are all you need I think.

 

[Brains]

These toll tags might be useful in countries with booth systems but cannot be integrated with countries like Austria, which has a gantry system, nor countries like Poland and others which have gone for a GPS system which has no infrastructure on the ground,

Switzerland is also entirely different because for >3.5t it is based on days in the country, not kms.

Where were the EU when the public needed them to integrate these systems?

HGV drivers must go mad.

Portugal has a mixture of gantries (which charge per exit), toll barriers (which raise automatically with tags) and 'V' Lanes where you just drive through.

We found the Fulli tags works fine on the gantries and on the toll barriers.
But does not work on the 'V' lanes.

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[lorger]

I assumed you put it in bag if you’re driving through tolls but don’t want to use the tag, the bag will stop it being read.

 

[DBK]

I have Emovis tags for France and Spain/Portugal. On their website I can see the state of the batteries. I thought this might only been an estimate but it is possible when when you go through a booth the signals exchanged might include battery voltage. This would be easy to do and would be used to adjust the estimate.

Confusingly, the page shows expired tags which have been returned

 

[Imala615]

Some French Autoroutes are also barrier free or ‘Free Flow’ or soon will be:

Recap: the French motorways which have barrier-free tolls, or soon will

Work to remove toll barriers from A13 motorway is underway

www.connexionfrance.com

Yes i went through one on the A79 south of Moulins. but the fulli tag picked it up.

 

[Barriesimpson]

I have Emovis tags for France and Spain/Portugal. On their website I can see the state of the batteries. I thought this might only been an estimate but it is possible when when you go through a booth the signals exchanged might include battery voltage. This would be easy to do and would be used to adjust the estimate.

Confusingly, the page shows expired tags which have been returned

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That's cool, I don't think I have that with Fulli, but I'll check.

 

[haganap]

No smacky bum bum??

I thought it was just me ?

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[WESTY66]

I thought it was just me ?

Unfortunately me being LHD I miss out on all the fun despite Mrs Westys rear being a hell of a target

 

[StillGoing]

Portugal has a mixture of gantries (which charge per exit), toll barriers (which raise automatically with tags) and 'V' Lanes where you just drive through.

We found the Fulli tags works fine on the gantries and on the toll barriers.
But does not work on the 'V' lanes.

Our Fulli tag worked on the V lanes when we were in Portugal this month and in September. As you drive through there is a display that shows a green light (when it’s read your tag) and the cost of the toll.

 

[Brains]

Our Fulli tag worked on the V lanes when we were in Portugal this month and in September. As you drive through there is a display that shows a green light (when it’s read your tag) and the cost of the toll.

We got hit with a €47 fine for going through on a (barrierless) "V" lane (with a Fulli tag).

The Frulli tag worked elsewhere in Portugal though, but we noticed a few on the ganties did not cause it to go 'beep', but I guess they catch you at the next one and the computer can easily extrapolate your route.

We made a point thereafter of always going via the barriers, which with the Fulli tag, open for you as you arrive.

 

[StillGoing]

We got hit with a €47 fine for going through on a (barrierless) "V" lane (with a Fulli tag).

The Frulli tag worked elsewhere in Portugal though, but we noticed a few on the ganties did not cause it to go 'beep', but I guess they catch you at the next one and the computer can easily extrapolate your route.

We made a point thereafter of always going via the barriers, which with the Fulli tag, open for you as you arrive.

We did have our heart in our mouths as we went through our first V lane.

Some of the gantries on the A22 didn’t cause the tag to beep but we were still charged OK.

I would appeal your fine. You can prove you have a tag linked to your registration number. I would also talk to Fulli by phone.

 

[Imala615]

I can't swear I didn't get a bag, but I certainly do not remember seeing one. If I did get one, it's gone forever , but I had no intention of using it either. The tag is on the screen and will remain there until it's death. I just hope it will last a good time. Thank you for your input carolyn

I think those of us that got the tag off Mango before it changed to Fulli didn't get a bag because i don't remember getting one

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