Free flow for a fluid highway without toll stops
France's first free-flow freeways
In October 2022, ALIAÉ commissioned the A79 freeway, the first French motorway to offer free flow tolls over 88km. No more barriers and slowing down, Free flow works by automatically reading your electronic toll badge or registration plate when the vehicle passes the gate.
Recently, the A13 freeway became a free-flow freeway for almost 210 kilometers. In December 2024, this motorway link between Paris and Normandy became one of only four free-flow motorways in France.
The advantages of barrier-free toll
More fluidity: No more stopping and queues at the toll gate.
Better safety: No more stress at the toll gate. Free flow reduces the risk of accidents by avoiding slowing down and restarting in groups of many cars.
More sustainable mobility: Fewer stops mean fuel savings and less C02 emissions. Free-flow’s gate requires much less infrastructure than a conventional toll gate, and therefore there has a much smaller footprint.
Free flow, how it works?
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Pass under the gate without stopping. Your vehicle is automatically identified. Your precise time is recorded by sensors continuously scanning the traffic lanes.
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When you leave the motorway, another gate identifies and calculates your route.
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You can automatically pay for your journey with your electronic toll badge or by entering your license plate. You can also pay on the Internet or at the terminals installed on motorway service areas.
The benefits of Free flow
What future for free flow in France?
Free flow, a gradual change!
The year 2024 saw the opening of several new free-flow freeways. The “flux-libre” (free-flow) system, which allows traffic to travel without barriers, was introduced on June 19, 2024 on the A14 freeway west of Paris.
The changeover also took place in December on the A13 freeway. The 225-kilometer freeway linking Paris to Normandy no longer has toll gates.
That's not all ! Other free-flow highways will emerge in the coming years. We are talking in particular about the A412, the project should soon see the light of day since the State has entered into exclusive negotiations with the Eiffage group for the concession of this motorway.
Travel freely on the A79!