Pay the Dartford Crossing charge (Dart Charge)

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Fines (Penalty Charge Notices)

You can get a £70 fine if you do not pay the Dart Charge.

You must pay the fine within 28 days of receiving a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).

The fine will be:

  • reduced to £35 if you pay within 14 days
  • increased to £105 if you do not pay it

This is in addition to paying the original crossing charge.

Pay or challenge the fine online

You need:

  • your vehicle registration number (number plate)
  • your PCN reference number
  • evidence to show why your PCN was issued incorrectly (if you’re challenging the PCN)

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Pay the fine by phone

Pay for a PCN by phoning the PCN contact centre.

PCN contact centre
Telephone: 0300 1313 120
Textphone: 18001 0300 1313 120
Every day, 8am to 8pm
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You cannot challenge a PCN by phone.

Challenge the fine by post

Complete the ‘representation slip’ on your PCN. Return it to:

Dart Charge Enforcement
PO BOX 842
Leeds
LS1 9QF

Contact Dart Charge online about your fine

You can also send questions and complaints online about paying the fine.