• A one-way crossing for cars, motorhomes, passenger vans and buses with less than 9 seats: £2.50 (£2 for account holders)
• A one-way crossing for goods vehicles with two axles (including vans and small trucks): £3 (£2.63 for account holders)
• A one-way crossing for multi-axeled goods vehicles:  £6 (£5.19 for account holders)
  

Pay the Dart Charge within 28 days of your crossing, or you’ll get fined £70, plus the original crossing fee. This penalty is sent to the address your vehicle’s registered at

This amount halves if you pay it within 14 days – but rises to £105 if you don’t sort it

If you think you've been fined unfairly, you can appeal the charge

There are discounts for regular users with prepaid accounts, as well as a few other exemptions for certain road users.

• If you don’t pay vehicle tax because you’re disabled, then it’s free
• Mopeds, and motorbikes cross for free
• While cyclists aren’t allowed to cross – there are free shuttles to take them over at no charge
• If you’re a local with a car or small van, you get unlimited crossings for £20 per year, or £10 a year for 50 crossings
  

• Travel by night – after 10pm and before 6am
• If you’re off on an adventure (trying to get to M1 or similar), then you could take the western side motorway which avoids the crossing
• The Woolwich ferry is free to use and open to cars, if you are trying to get in or out of central London
• Or there’s a foot ferry between Tilbury and Gravesend

If you're driving on the eastern section of the M25 that crosses the Thames, then you'll have to use the crossing. You'll see signs in plenty of time, though there is no physical barrier or toll station to cross. You'll need to be aware of having made the crossing, and then remember to pay the charge.

Forget fiddly forms and multiple sites. Pay the Dart Charge on Caura’s speedy app.

It (seriously) only takes a second. Two taps and you’re done. Just download the app, find ‘Roads and tolls’ and choose the ‘Dart Charge’. Pay in seconds and you’re done. With no extra fees.