The São Paulo State Government announced the implementation of a free flow electronic toll system on the Anchieta and Imigrantes highways, the main connections between the capital and the São Paulo coast. The new model will feature three toll collection points along the roads, replacing the traditional toll plaza system with gates.
The proposal is part of the process to modernize road infrastructure and aims to improve traffic flow, especially during periods of heavy traffic, such as holidays and summer seasons.
Unlike the conventional model, free flow performs automatic toll collection through gantries equipped with sensors and cameras that identify moving vehicles without requiring them to stop. The technology is already used in other countries and is beginning to expand in Brazil.
According to the state secretary responsible for the area, the expectation is that the new system will result in lower tolls for drivers. This is because the model allows toll collection more proportional to actual road use, in addition to reducing operational costs.
Another point highlighted is greater toll fairness, since users will pay only for the section actually traveled, unlike the current system, in which the fare is fixed regardless of distance driven.
The measure should also have a positive impact on logistics and cargo transport, facilitating access to Santos Port and contributing to greater efficiency in product flow.
Despite the benefits, the system will require drivers to adapt, as they will need to pay attention to the payment method, which can be made through electronic tags or later billing linked to the vehicle's license plate.
The implementation of free flow on the Anchieta and Imigrantes highways reinforces the São Paulo state government's strategy to invest in technology and mobility, with a focus on reducing congestion, increasing efficiency and improving user experience.
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