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Paying the Dart Charge: costs, creating an account, paying a fine or Penalty Charge Notice (PCN), applying for a local resident discount.

• Paying the charge

  You need to pay the Dartford Crossing charge (Dart Charge) by midnight the…

• Charges

  You must pay the charge if you use the Dartford Crossing between 6am and…

• Fines (Penalty Charge Notices)

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

Website of Dartford Borough Council

• Updated: 26 June 2025

From 1 September 2025, an increase in charges for car drivers will be a maximum of £1, with significant discounts for local residents and account holders.

• Updated: 17 June 2025

Go through the Dartford tunnel or cross the Queen Elizabeth bridge with a bicycle.

Documents, forms and guidance for the Dart Charge scheme.

• Updated: 27 July 2023

We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

• Updated: 14 April 2026

Southern Region, Mr I Perry BSc FRICS (Chairman), Miss C Barton BSc MRICS and Mr J Reichel BSc MRICS on 10 May 2021

• Updated: 25 May 2021

Southern Region, Mr I Perry FRICS and Miss C Barton MRICS on 23 January 2026

• Updated: 6 May 2026

Southern Region, Judge S Lal LLM and M R Athow FRICS MIRPM on 27 November 2020

• Updated: 13 January 2021

What needs to be done to manage flood risk and adapt to rising sea levels in Dartford and Erith, one of 23 policy units in Thames Estuary 2100 (TE2100).

• Updated: 19 April 2023