Taiwan Tolls and National freeways
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Toll Roads in Taiwan
As of now three north-south bound freeways in Taiwan are tolled: National Freeway No. 1, National Freeway No. 3, and National Freeway No. 5.[1] All tolls are collected electronically by overhead gantries with multi-lane free flow, not at traditional toll booths. Taiwan was the first country to switch from manual tolling to all-electronic, multi-lane free-flow tolling on all of its freeways. The system utilizes eTags – on-board devices that wirelessly communicate with scanners, automatically deducting tolls based on distance traveled. For rates and trip planning, Visit Taiwan toll calculator toll calculator to calculate the tolls and fuel costs to travel across the country.
Who manages toll roads in Taiwan?
Far Eastern Electronic Tolling Company (FETC): This private company operates the Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system used on the National Freeways. They manage the technical aspects, including the gantries, back-end systems, and user accounts for the ETC system.
What is electronic toll collection(ETC) in Taiwan?
ETC in Taiwan stands for Electronic Toll Collection. It's a system that allows for automatic toll payments on National Freeways without stopping at traditional toll booths.
How to pay tolls in Taiwan?
There are technically two ways tolls can be paid:
- Electronic Toll Collection (ETC): This is the primary method used in Taiwan. It involves:
- eTag Device: Vehicles have an eTag device attached, which communicates with overhead gantries on the freeways.
- Non-ETC Payment: For those without an eTag
- License Plate Recognition: If you drive without an eTag or prepaid ticket, the system captures your license plate information. You will receive a bill by mail with a payment deadline.
How to apply for eTAG in Taiwan?
In order for you to have an eTag installed, you must bring your ARC and vehicle registration with you to a nearby FETC location. There are FETC locations to get your e-tag installed. Every city, however, may have different locations. Your best bet is to head off to the local DMV and ask. Sometimes the DMV will have an area that can install an e-tag onsite. Once you have your eTag installed, fill your account by printing a ticket at an iBon machine (7-11) and paying at the register. If your eTag is not connected to a credit card, you have no available balance, or you have no etag affixed to your car, you will be charged the toll amount via mail to the vehicle’s registration address.
Taiwan toll road price
| Vehicle category | Rates/Km |
|---|---|
| Small vehicles | NT$0.9 per kilometer for distances over 200 km |
| Large vehicles | NT$1.12 per kilometer for distances over 200 km |
| Large trucks | NT$1.12 per kilometer for distances over 200 km |
