Pay the Dartford Crossing charge (Dart Charge)
Fines (Penalty Charge Notices)
You can get a £70 fine if you do not pay the Dart Charge.
You must pay the fine within 28 days of receiving a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).
The fine will be:
- reduced to £35 if you pay within 14 days
- increased to £105 if you do not pay it
This is in addition to paying the original crossing charge.
Pay or challenge the fine online
You need:
- your vehicle registration number (number plate)
- your PCN reference number
- evidence to show why your PCN was issued incorrectly (if you’re challenging the PCN)
Pay the fine by phone
Pay for a PCN by phoning the PCN contact centre.
PCN contact centre
Telephone: 0300 1313 120
Textphone: 18001 0300 1313 120
Every day, 8am to 8pm
Find out about call charges
You cannot challenge a PCN by phone.
Challenge the fine by post
Complete the ‘representation slip’ on your PCN. Return it to:
Dart Charge Enforcement
PO BOX 842
Leeds
LS1 9QF
Contact Dart Charge online about your fine
You can also send questions and complaints online about paying the fine.