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M6 vs M6 Toll
Got to go to the Frozen North (Chester) tomorrow from the London area. I try not to head that way if I can help it because it's all too grim, but cannot avoid it this time.
Does anyone know the relative merits of using the M6 Toll as opposed to the "Free" M6. I've not been up there since the Toll road was opened. I'm not worried about the Fiver or so that it costs but I don't want to shell out if I'm unlikely to gain anything.
Thanks for your help.
Does anyone know the relative merits of using the M6 Toll as opposed to the "Free" M6. I've not been up there since the Toll road was opened. I'm not worried about the Fiver or so that it costs but I don't want to shell out if I'm unlikely to gain anything.
Thanks for your help.
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I have no experience of it but I'd avoid toll roads on principle. Wouldn't want the guilt of encouraging them. A good road system is the responsibility of the government, and they have been paid via the road tax system for the roads umpteen times over. They have no moral right to then be allowing sections with a toll on them, so the driver is used yet again.
I tend to agree, OG. Unfortunately tomorrow I have to make, what for me is a fairly lengthy journey, as effortlessly as I can. My principles, alas, have to take second place (which is probably what the government banks on).
Of course the motorist is hammered on just about every front and the thought of Toll Roads (without any reduction in motoring taxes)is is just an insult. Anyway, I don't want my straightforward question to start a vitriolic debate!
Of course the motorist is hammered on just about every front and the thought of Toll Roads (without any reduction in motoring taxes)is is just an insult. Anyway, I don't want my straightforward question to start a vitriolic debate!
Don't take on so, hc!
I'm sure Chester (and many other parts of the Frozen North) are very nice. I didn't intend any rudeness. It's just that, like many poncey Southerners, I find the idea of travelling North extremely depressing. It's just in our DNA. I avoid it at all costs and, with the exception of Oxford which I visit regularly, rarely venture north of Watford unless it's absolutely unavoidable. When I do have to go I scuttle back to the south as soon as possible.
I'm sure Chester (and many other parts of the Frozen North) are very nice. I didn't intend any rudeness. It's just that, like many poncey Southerners, I find the idea of travelling North extremely depressing. It's just in our DNA. I avoid it at all costs and, with the exception of Oxford which I visit regularly, rarely venture north of Watford unless it's absolutely unavoidable. When I do have to go I scuttle back to the south as soon as possible.
I'm a softy southerner living in Manchester and use the M6 a few times during the year. I never, ever, use the toll road on principle. I figure I pay enough for petrol/road tax and don't see why I should pay a toll for the privilege of using a motorway. I had a little laugh to myself one time - the M6 was totally clear and the toll road was jam packed solid - serves 'em right!
Will be off down the M6 on Saturday on our way to France, same as we have done for the past twenty years and have never used the toll road on principle. Having said that I am more than happy to pay the tolls on French roads as they are great. Honestly can say I have never seen road works or been held up on a motorway in twenty years. Only maintenance signs you see are where they are buiding new motorways, and sometimes a lane closure while they trim the hedges at the roadside. They must really build their roads to a much higher standard than ours. They have picnic areas very frequently and the services are always nice and clean. Unlike ours which are a disgrace. They are though, as you would expect, overpriced just like like ours.
