Find out how non-stop tolls work on the A13/A14 with Sanef's Free Flow system. Smooth traffic flow, simplified payment, electronic or online toll options: we'll explain everything you need to get on the road with peace of mind.
A new way to travel has been implemented on the A13/A14 motorway: Free Flow tolls. This innovative system replaces traditional barriers with automatic detection gantries, allowing drivers to pass without stopping. Vehicle identification is performed in real time, and payment can be made in advance or after the journey. Find out how this system works and the best practices for using it with ease.
Smoother, non-stop traffic
The free-flow toll operation is based on a simple principle: replacing physical toll barriers with an automatic detection system. Gantries equipped with cameras and sensors read license plates in real time and detect electronic toll badges (such as the Liber-t badge from Bip&Go). Thus, the vehicle is identified without the driver having to slow down.
Prepare your journey on the motorway without barriers
With the rollout of barrier-free toll collection, habits are changing. To travel smoothly on motorways in a free-flow mode, several solutions allow you to plan your trip in advance.
- Electronic toll collection subscription: By subscribing to an electronic toll collection subscription such as the Liber-t badge, the toll amount is automatically debited when passing through the gates. This solution is particularly suitable for frequent users. The badge must be properly affixed to the windshield to ensure its detection.
- Creating a Sanef customer account: By creating a customer account on the Sanef website, you can register your license plate and bank card. This allows for automatic payment of free-flow tolls, offering a convenient alternative to the electronic toll collection badge.
All payment solutions offered by Sanef can be viewed online, with detailed explanations for each type of user profile.
Paying for the journey after your visit: terms and conditions and deadlines
If you have not opted for advance payment, you have 72 hours after passing through the gates to pay the amount due:
- Online payment: You can make the payment directly at Sanef.com by providing your license plate number. This option is available without creating an account, but creating an account facilitates future payments.
- Payment at a physical point of sale: It is also possible to pay the toll within 72 hours of your visit at authorized tobacconists of the Nirio network, by providing your license plate number.
Free flow, a future-oriented solution
Beyond fluidity, free flow represents an evolution toward a smarter highway, capable of interacting with vehicles in real time. In the future, these technologies could also facilitate other uses: traffic monitoring, safety management, or even driver information.
This transition is already visible on the A13 highway between Paris and Normandy, where Sanef is piloting this innovative system on a large scale. For Sanef, this transformation is part of a global strategy aimed at modernizing infrastructure and improving the driving experience.