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Forgot to pay the Tyne Tunnel? Here’s what to do

Since the barriers came down in 2021, the most common Tyne Tunnel mistake is simply forgetting to pay afterwards.

Pay by midnight the day after you crossed and you only owe the normal toll. After that, TT2 sends an Unpaid Toll Charge Notice to the registered keeper.

Updated 29 September 2026 · By the EveryDrive team

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Pay on TT2’s payment site. Motorcycles don’t pay. Prices are on our Tyne Tunnel page.

Missed the deadline? What the Unpaid Toll Charge Notice costs

TT2 issues an Unpaid Toll Charge Notice (UTCN) to the registered keeper. Unlike most penalties there’s no discount for paying quickly — instead it goes up the longer you leave it:

When you payYou owe
When the notice is issuedToll + £30
From day 15Toll + £60
From day 30Toll + £100
Passed to debt collectorsCollection fees added on top

How do I challenge an Unpaid Toll Charge Notice?

If you’d already paid, weren’t the keeper, the vehicle was stolen or cloned, or it’s exempt, you can dispute the notice with TT2 using the details on the letter.

How do I avoid it next time?

  • A TT2 Pre-Paid Account pays automatically and saves 10% on every crossing.
  • EveryDrive detects the crossing from your phone’s location and reminds you before the deadline — useful when you only use a crossing occasionally, or drive someone else’s car.

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Never forget the Tyne Tunnel toll again

EveryDrive spots the crossing and reminds you before midnight the next day, so it never turns into an unpaid toll notice.

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Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to pay the Tyne Tunnel?

Until midnight the day after you crossed.

What happens if you don’t pay the Tyne Tunnel toll?

TT2 sends an Unpaid Toll Charge Notice to the registered keeper for the toll plus £30, rising to £60 after 14 days and £100 after 30 days.

This guide is general information, not legal advice. Charges and rules can change — always check the official scheme website. EveryDrive is not affiliated with TfL or any local authority.