The Digital End of Toll Booths in Croatia: Get Ready for a Highway Revolution!
Drivers in Croatia, brace yourselves! The traditional toll booths, those annoying barriers where you stood in lines waiting to pay tolls, are about to become history. Yes, you read that right – as soon as next summer, we could see a completely new toll payment system that will either delight you or drive you crazy.
What exactly is changing?
Forget stopping and waiting in traffic jams. The new system uses two technologies: ENC devices mounted on the windshield and automatic license plate recognition. Toll payments will be made on the move, without stopping, meaning toll plazas will be empty and traffic will flow freely like a river.
How will it work?
Drivers will be able to choose whether to use an ENC device or register digitally for automatic payment via license plates. Heavy vehicles have no choice – they must use ENC. If you try to drive without the system activated, it will be treated as an offense with a fine of several hundred euros!
Fines and surveillance – no joke!
Surveillance will be strict: a network of cameras, antennas, and mobile units will monitor every violation with almost 100% accuracy. Vehicle owners must provide accurate driver information, and the law provides for enforced collection. So, no excuses – either you pay or you pay!
Environmental and tariff novelties
The law introduces additional fees for vehicles that pollute, produce noise, and emit CO2, but also discounts for low-emission vehicles – up to 13%. Seasonal tariffs are also being considered, so tolls during summer months could be higher. Get your wallets ready, because highway driving might become more expensive than ever.
What do drivers say?
While some welcome the end of waiting in lines, others wonder if the digital system will really work without errors and if fines will be excessive. Isn’t this just another way to burden drivers? And what if the system makes a mistake?
Conclusion
Croatia is entering the digital era of toll collection, but it brings many questions and potential problems. Will this really make life easier for drivers or turn into a nightmare with fines and technical issues? One thing is certain – classic toll booths are going into history, along with the old way of traveling.
If you’re a driver, it’s time to prepare for this digital revolution. Or at least have a good laugh at the new rules and fines coming our way. What do you think about this new system? Is it a step forward or backward? Share your thoughts, maybe together we’ll figure out if this is a salvation or a curse for drivers!
Source: Kurir.biz, Klikni.hr
