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Evasion
The Highways Agency estimates that 93% of UK cars using the Dartford crossing will pay the fees on time. The agency came to this conclusion based on "evidence from similar schemes".
However, when asked how many drivers are expected to then pay within the 14-day £35 fine period, a spokesman for the agency says: "Non-compliant road users will be issued with penalty charge notices and we estimate that we will fully recover funds in over 60% of cases."
While it can't be a direct link, this is also likely to be the percentage who forget or don't understand the new scheme.
All the funds raised from the crossing are ring-fenced for Government spending on roads.
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