Many times we do not think about the consequences of our actions behind the wheel, putting our safety and that of all other motorists at risk. Especially in some areas, however, it is advisable to always do things in the best possible way, scrupulously following the rules and obligations imposed by the Highway Code. The topic we will deal with today concerns the correct behavior to adopt at the tollbooth. Did you know that if you commit this move you will face a huge fine? We’re sure you’ve committed this infraction at least once in your life.
Every day, hundreds of thousands of people in our country travel along the various arteries of the Italian motorway network to make their journeys by car. To enter and exit the motorway it will be mandatory to go through the toll booths. At the entrance you will collect the ticket and at the exit you will pay the toll.
As we all know by now, the methods of entering and exiting the tollbooth have changed compared to previous decades. Previously it was essential to carry out all the operations, stopping at the toll booth, collecting and paying for the ticket – depending on the case – thanks to the help of the auxiliary collectors present. Today, however, some toll booths are equipped with machines, capable of having all the operations managed automatically by the individual motorist.
But that’s not all. The Telepass service has made it possible to considerably increase the convenience of users at the toll booth, allowing them to avoid long and annoying queues to enter or exit the motorway. Through preferential lanes, the user will be able to cross the barrier and have the toll charged directly to the current account associated with the Telepass device.
This “little box” must always be present inside the passenger compartment when passing through the lane reserved for Telepass customers. More and more people are choosing this service with a truly negligible fixed monthly cost.
But did you know that at the tollbooth you will always have to avoid carrying out a specific manoeuvre? What are we referring to? Here are all the details not to be underestimated, in order not to incur very heavy risks and penalties.
Never commit this maneuver at the tollbooth: the administrative fine is very heavy
The information we are giving you today may in a way surprise you. In fact, we are quite sure that this maneuver will have been performed – at least once in a lifetime – by many motorists. What are we referring to? Let’s find out what you must never do near a toll booth. The risk is that of incurring very high fines.
In fact, many people have often happened to occupy a non-reserved lane near a toll booth. For example, non-Telepass holders may happen – out of distraction or otherwise – to travel through the area not reserved for them. When one realizes the mistake made, many are inclined to make an apparently normal move, but which in reality is not allowed.
We refer to reverse at the toll booth. Especially in the absence of cars behind, many implement this maneuver, which is very risky and absolutely prohibited by the Highway Code. In case of wrong lane occupation at the toll booth, therefore, it will be necessary to stop and NEVER reverse.
The administrative fine, in fact, can range from 430 euros up to even 1731 euros. In addition, 10 points will also be deducted from the driving license. In fact, the area of the tollbooth – according to what the Highway Code indicates – is to be considered a motorway to all intents and purposes. And we are well aware that such a move is absolutely prohibited on this road.
So how to behave in the event of an error at the tollbooth? The only thing to do is press the emergency button and speak to the attendant present at the toll booth. He will issue you a receipt for non-payment of the toll. It can be paid for at a Punto Blu moments after exiting the motorway.
