• Visitor fast facts

If you’re visiting Sydney, chances are you’ll drive on one of the nine tollroads forming the Sydney Motorway Network. Below are some fast facts to help you learn more about using motorways in Sydney.

Cashless tolling

The majority of Sydney tollroads have cashless tolling, that is, they only accept payment electronically. Major directional signs leading to a cashless tollroad have the words “TOLL E e” in black letters on a yellow patch.

You will need either an electronic tag¹ or an electronic pass² to pay your tolls on a cashless tollroad. If you do not have a tag, you can obtain a toll pass before you leave home or up to 48 hours after you use a cashless tollroad.

Enjoy ease of travel

If you have an electronic tag installed in your car, you can travel with confidence knowing that your tag is accepted on all toll roads in Australia. It is worth getting a tag even if you visit Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane just a few times a year.

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Toll Notices

If you use a tollroad without paying the toll by electronic tag, electronic toll pass or cash, you will receive a Toll Notice for payment of the toll plus an administration charge (typically $10.00) to cover the extra cost of collecting the toll in this manner. It is against the law not to pay a toll and any associated administration charges.

Using a hire car on a tollroad

If you have not paid a toll when using a hire car, the Toll Notice will be sent to the hire car company. Most hire car companies charge over $30.00 simply to redirect each Toll Notice. This is in addition to the tolls and administrative charges incurred by you. If you intend renting a car in Sydney, organise a pass to avoid additional fees.

Driving a heavy vehicle?

Heavy vehicle drivers travelling through the Sydney Harbour Tunnel, Eastern Distributor, M5 East, Lane Cove and Cross City tunnels are reminded that height restrictions are in place. Dangerous goods cannot be transported through Sydney tunnels also.

Warning signs are placed on the approach to the tunnels and if unsure, you should follow them to find alternate routes.

For more information about over height vehicles click here.

Download the Driving over height vehicles brochure by clicking here.

^1. Electronic tags are read by sensors at toll plazas and collection points and your toll account is automatically debited. All tags offered in Australia work on all motorways around the country. If you have a tag, look for the lanes marked with the red and yellow ‘E’ symbol.
^2. An electronic pass is an arrangement where your number plate is temporarily recorded in the tolling system. You can use a pass on the roads marked with the red and white ‘e’ symbol.