The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has confirmed that it is not compulsory for road users to buy an e-tag for Gauteng e-tolling. “Registering with an e-tag is optional. Road users are therefore not forced to buy an e-tag but are encouraged to obtain one to enjoy the cost-saving benefits available to e-tag users,” a spokesman said.
The registration procedure communicated by Sanral and stipulated on the Sanral website states that road users can register for Gauteng e-tolling with a South African ID or passport number, physical and postal addresses, contact details (cell phone, landline, fax number and/or email address), account payment details (either cash or bank account or credit card details for those who choose the debit order option), vehicle licence plate number, and make and model of vehicle. Users are also not required to provide their banking details. There are many payment options including cash or electronic funds transfer (EFT) from which the user may choose to set up the e-toll account.
“Having an e-tag linked to the e-toll account is an option that is chosen by the road user,” the spokesman said. “The e-tag qualifies road users for the e-tag related discounts which include the 48% e-tag discount and frequent user discounts. The e-toll tariffs have also been capped at R550 per month for motorcycles and light motor vehicles that are registered with an e-tag.
“The e-tag also offers road users protection against licence plate cloning as the e-tag cannot be cloned. The e-tag is linked to one specific vehicle and can only be used with that vehicle.”
