NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
QUESTION NO 998
Mr M S F de Freitas (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:
(1) (a) How are vehicles from neighbouring countries that use e-toll
roads identified and (b) how is payment collected from vehicles that
fall into this category;
(2) how much revenue was collected from foreign vehicles that used e-toll
roads since the start of the e-toll system up to the latest specified
date for which information is available and (b) who is responsible for
the e-toll collections from foreign vehicles? NW1151E
REPLY
1) (a) They are identified by means of their vehicle license number
(b) These vehicles can register, with an e-tag or vehicle license number
(VLN), as any other user and choose their preferred payment method on
the account. Alternatively they can make payment at a customer service
centre or buy a day-pass.
2) (a) The total revenue collected (incl VAT) from foreign vehicles that
used e-toll roads from 3 December 2013 to 31 July 2014 is R
1,451,592.43.
(b) The toll operations contractor is responsible for the collection.