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Welcome to Ireland Toll Atlas. This is a practical, plain‑English guide to the M50 toll around Dublin: how the camera-based free‑flow system works, when and how to pay via eFlow, what deadlines matter, and how tourists and renters can avoid penalties. We also compare the model with London’s Blackwall Tunnel charge to clarify common confusions.
What the M50 toll actually is
The M50 is a ring motorway around Dublin. The only tolled section is at the River Liffey crossing between Junction 6 and Junction 7, operated as a barrier‑free gantry. Instead of booths, overhead cameras identify number plates (ANPR) and create a “journey event.” You then need to settle that event by the 8pm next‑day deadline via eFlow or partner channels. Locals can also use tags or registered accounts to automate billing.
Free‑flow, not a subscription
The system does not require stopping or tapping. Journeys are billed per passage. Accounts and tags simply make collection and discounts easier, but tourists can pay casually online without creating a full account.
How to pay
- Go to eFlow’s payment page and enter your vehicle registration and country.
- Confirm the detected journey(s) and settle by card or supported methods.
- If you rented a car, check the rental firm’s toll handling—many add admin fees.
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FAQs in brief
Do I stop anywhere? No—the gantry is camera-only. Do I need an Irish account? No—casual payments are fine. When do penalties start? After the 8pm next‑day deadline for an unpaid journey.