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= Taiwan Electronic Toll Collection 2025: Complete Guide =
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'''System:''' Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) with eTag<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Distance-based Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) with Free Flow<br>
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'''Operator:''' Far Eastern Electronic Toll Collection Company (FETC)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> National Freeways 1, 3, 5, and 3A (odd-numbered freeways only)<br>
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'''Currency:''' New Taiwan Dollar (NT$)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> New Taiwan Dollar (NT$)<br>
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'''Coverage:''' National Freeways 1, 3, and 5<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> eTag RFID transponders, overhead gantries, license plate recognition<br>
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'''Technology:''' Multi-lane free-flow electronic collection
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> Far Eastern Electronic Toll Collection Company (FETC)
 
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Do I Need eTag for Taiwan? 2025 Update</h2>
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[https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-taiwan Calculate Taiwan Toll]
 
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== Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Taiwan? 2025 Update ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, you don't need eTag to drive on Taiwan's freeways - but you'll pay 10% more without it. Taiwan operates the world's first fully electronic, multi-lane free-flow toll system on all National Freeways, with no traditional toll booths since 2014.</p>
  
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Yes, Taiwan's national freeways require electronic toll payment. Taiwan was the '''first country''' to transition from manual tolling to fully electronic, multi-lane free-flow tolling across all its freeways.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> Without eTag, you'll pay full rates and must settle tolls within 3 days at convenience stores or receive bills by mail. eTag users get automatic 10% discounts and seamless travel at normal freeway speeds.</p>
  
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'''Tolled Freeways:'''
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> Taiwan continues leading global electronic tolling innovation with enhanced free-flow technology. All tolls calculated at midnight daily with 48-hour deduction cycles for eTag users.</p>
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* '''National Freeway No. 1''' - Main north-south highway (west coast)
 
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* '''National Freeway No. 3''' - Second north-south highway (inland route) 
 
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* '''National Freeway No. 5''' - Taipei to Yilan (includes Hsuehshan Tunnel)
 
  
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'''Free Roads:'''
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Taiwan Toll Costs: Current Rates</h2>
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* All provincial highways and local roads
 
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* Even-numbered freeways (when built)
 
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* Alternative routes available for all toll sections
 
  
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== Taiwan Toll Costs: Current Rates ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Taiwan operates distance-based tolls on odd-numbered National Freeways only, with progressive rates and daily free distance allowances.</p>
  
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Taiwan uses a distance-based electronic toll system with daily calculations and various discount structures.
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Current Toll Rates by Vehicle Class (2025)</h3>
  
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=== Current Toll Rates (2025) ===
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<th>Vehicle Type</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Vehicle Type</th>
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<th>Rate Structure</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Rate (0-200km)</th>
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<th>Daily Free Distance</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Rate (>200km)</th>
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<th>eTag Discount</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">eTag Discount</th>
 
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<td>Cars</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Small Vehicles (Cars)</td>
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<td>NT$1.2/km (first 200km)<br>NT$0.9/km (over 200km)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">NT$1.2/km</td>
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<td>20km per day</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">NT$0.9/km</td>
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<td>10% with prepaid account</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">10% off with prepaid balance</td>
 
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<td>Motorcycles</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Large Vehicles (Buses)</td>
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<td>Same as cars</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">NT$1.5/km</td>
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<td>20km per day</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">NT$1.12/km</td>
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<td>10% with prepaid account</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">10% off with prepaid balance</td>
 
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<td>Buses</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Large Trucks</td>
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<td>Heavy vehicle surcharge applies</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">NT$1.8/km</td>
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<td>20km per day</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">NT$1.35/km</td>
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<td>10% with prepaid account</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">10% off with prepaid balance</td>
 
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<td>Trucks/Trailers</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Trailers/Heavy Vehicles</td>
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<td>Heavy vehicle surcharge applies</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Additional surcharges apply</td>
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<td>20km per day</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Variable rates</td>
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<td>10% with prepaid account</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">10% off with prepaid balance</td>
 
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Major Route Costs (Current Rates)</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Popular Routes (Small vehicles with eTag discount):</strong></p>
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<li>Taipei - Taichung (Freeway 1): NT$180-200 (185km)</li>
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<li>Taipei - Kaohsiung (Freeway 1): NT$320-350 (350km)</li>
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<li>Taipei - Yilan (Freeway 5): NT$65-75 (65km via Hsuehshan Tunnel)</li>
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<li>Taichung - Kaohsiung (Freeway 3): NT$150-170 (165km)</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Daily Free Distance:</strong> First 20km per day are free for all vehicles (deducted automatically)</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">You can use the following toll payment methods to pay toll in Taiwan:</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">1. eTag Electronic System:</strong></p>
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<li>Free eTag device installation at FETC locations</li>
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<li>Automatic 10% discount with prepaid account balance</li>
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<li>Credit card auto-recharge available</li>
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<li>Minimum account balance: NT$400</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2. Non-eTag Payment:</strong></p>
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<li>Convenience store payment within 3 days (7-Eleven, FamilyMart)</li>
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<li>Prepaid toll tickets (no eTag discount)</li>
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<li>Postal mail bills (automatic license plate recognition)</li>
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<li>Online payment through FETC portal</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Taiwan toll roads, use TollGuru Taiwan toll calculator</p>
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<a href="https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-taiwan"><button class="custom-button button-orange" type="button">Taiwan Toll Calculator</button></a>
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=== Example Journey Costs ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">System Enhancements:</strong></p>
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<li>Improved overhead gantry technology for better vehicle detection</li>
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<th>Distance</th>
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<li>Enhanced mobile app integration for real-time toll tracking</li>
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<li>Expanded eTag auto-recharge partnerships with major banks</li>
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<td>Taipei to Kaohsiung</td>
 
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<td>~350km</td>
 
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<td>NT$350-390</td>
 
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<td>NT$315-351</td>
 
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<td>Taipei to Taichung</td>
 
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<td>~180km</td>
 
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<td>NT$192</td>
 
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<td>NT$173</td>
 
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<td>Taichung to Tainan</td>
 
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<td>~150km</td>
 
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<td>NT$156</td>
 
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== How to Pay Taiwan Tolls ==
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<li>Toll rates remain stable since 2014 implementation</li>
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<li>20km daily free distance continues for all vehicles</li>
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<li>10% eTag discount maintained for prepaid accounts</li>
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=== eTag System (Recommended) ===
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'''Installation Requirements:'''
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">eTag Installation Errors:</strong></p>
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* '''ARC (Alien Resident Certificate)''' for foreigners
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* '''Vehicle registration document''' (blue folded card)
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<li>Bring proper documents: ARC and vehicle registration for installation</li>
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* '''Taiwan ID copy''' if registering for someone else's vehicle
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<li>For others' vehicles: Copy of Taiwan ID of registered owner required</li>
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* Visit FETC service center or authorized dealer
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<li>Install eTag on front windshield in designated area only</li>
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'''eTag Benefits:'''
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* '''10% discount''' on all toll charges
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* '''Automatic payment''' through prepaid account or linked credit card
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<li>Pay non-eTag tolls within 3 days to avoid penalties</li>
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* '''No stopping required''' - drive through at normal speeds
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<li>Maintain adequate eTag balance for automatic discounts</li>
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* '''Account management''' through mobile app or website
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<li>Check mail regularly for automatic billing notices</li>
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=== Alternative Payment Methods ===
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'''Prepaid System:'''
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* Purchase prepaid toll credits without eTag installation
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* No discount available
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<li>Daily costs: NT$50-200 for typical island travel</li>
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* Payment at convenience stores before travel
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<li>North-South traverse: NT$300-400 Taipei to Kaohsiung</li>
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<li>Mountain access: Freeway 5 provides fastest route to Yilan/eastern Taiwan</li>
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'''Pay-by-Mail System:'''
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* License plate recognition captures vehicle information
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* Bill sent to vehicle registration address
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<li>Provincial highways (even-numbered routes): No tolls but slower</li>
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* '''3-day payment window''' at convenience stores
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<li>Urban expressways: City-maintained roads without tolls</li>
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* '''5-day payment window''' for 10% discount (implemented 6 months after system launch)
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<li>County roads: Free alternatives with scenic mountain/coastal routes</li>
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* Higher rates if payment delayed
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<li>Public transport: Extensive HSR and conventional rail networks</li>
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=== Payment Locations ===
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'''Recharge Options:'''
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Northern Taiwan - Dense Network:</strong></p>
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* '''7-Eleven convenience stores''' (iBon machines)
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* '''FamilyMart and other convenience stores'''
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<li>Freeway 1: Keelung-Taipei-Taoyuan corridor (Sun Yat-Sen Freeway)</li>
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* '''FETC service centers'''
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<li>Freeway 3: Alternative north-south route via mountain foothills</li>
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* '''Online through FETC website'''
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<li>Freeway 5: Taipei-Yilan connection through Hsuehshan Tunnel</li>
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* '''Mobile app payments'''
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* '''Automatic credit card charging'''
 
  
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== Recent Changes (2025) ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Central Taiwan - Manufacturing Hub:</strong></p>
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<li>Freeway 1: Continuous from north through Taichung industrial area</li>
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<li>Freeway 3A: Spur connecting central Taipei to eastern suburbs</li>
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<li>Science park connections via multiple interchange points</li>
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* '''Enhanced mobile app:''' Improved account management and payment features
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Southern Taiwan - Port Access:</strong></p>
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* '''Expanded eTag acceptance:''' Integration with parking and other services
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* '''Smart city integration:''' eTag used for traffic monitoring and urban planning
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<li>Freeway 1: Continues to Kaohsiung major port city</li>
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* '''Cross-border compatibility:''' Improved system integration for international visitors
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<li>Freeway 3: Terminates in Linbian, southern Pingtung County</li>
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* '''Environmental initiatives:''' Toll revenue supporting green transportation projects
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<li>Airport and port connectivity through comprehensive interchange system</li>
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== Toll Collection Technology ==
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=== Multi-Lane Free Flow ===
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* '''Overhead gantries''' at regular intervals (30-40km apart)
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, by using provincial highways and county roads, but expect 50-100% longer travel times. Taiwan's mountainous terrain makes freeways the most efficient long-distance option.</p>
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* '''No toll booths''' or stopping required
 
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* '''RFID technology''' for eTag communication
 
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* '''License plate recognition''' for non-eTag vehicles
 
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* '''Real-time processing''' with 48-hour billing cycle
 
  
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=== System Features ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">What happens if I don't pay Taiwan tolls?</h3>
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* '''94% eTag adoption rate''' among Taiwan drivers
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== Planning Your Taiwan Journey ==
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Do motorcycles pay tolls in Taiwan?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Motorcycles over 550cc can use freeways and pay small vehicle rates. Smaller motorcycles are prohibited on National Freeways for safety reasons.</p>
  
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=== Cost Considerations ===
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* '''Daily free allowance:''' First 20km per day is free
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Bring your ARC (Alien Resident Certificate) and vehicle registration to any FETC service center. Installation is free, and minimum account balance is NT$400.</p>
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* '''Distance-based pricing:''' Longer journeys benefit from reduced rates after 200km
 
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* '''eTag savings:''' 10% discount makes installation worthwhile for regular users
 
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* '''Alternative routes:''' Provincial highways available as toll-free options
 
  
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=== Travel Tips ===
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* '''eTag installation:''' Recommended for stays longer than a few days
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Currently no, Taiwan maintains flat rates year-round. However, authorities may adjust policies during major holidays to manage traffic distribution.</p>
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* '''Prepaid accounts:''' Maintain sufficient balance to avoid payment delays
 
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* '''Route planning:''' Consider toll costs vs. time savings for journey planning
 
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* '''Payment deadlines:''' Pay within 3 days if using license plate recognition
 
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* '''Documentation:''' Keep ARC and vehicle registration for eTag applications
 
  
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== Taiwan vs. Regional Countries ==
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">¥24.6/km</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Tunnels & bridges</td>
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<td>Focus on congestion management</td>
 
 
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<td>Distance-based tolls</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Beep cards + cash</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₱2.50/km</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Major expressways</td>
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== Frequently Asked Questions ==
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=== Can tourists get an eTag? ===
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<li>FETC Official: fetc.net.tw - eTag services and toll information</li>
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<li>Freeway Bureau: freeway.gov.tw - Taiwan highway administration</li>
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<li>MOTC: motc.gov.tw - Ministry of Transportation and Communications</li>
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=== What happens if I don't pay within 3 days? ===
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Bills are sent to the vehicle registration address. Late payment may result in additional fees and collection procedures.
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Yes, eTag is expanding beyond tolls to include parking, gas stations, and other services as part of Taiwan's smart city initiatives.
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<li>Freeway Service: 1968</li>
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* '''First complete transition''' from manual to electronic tolling
 
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Taiwan Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: Distance-based Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) with Free Flow
Coverage: National Freeways 1, 3, 5, and 3A (odd-numbered freeways only)
Currency: New Taiwan Dollar (NT$)
Technology: eTag RFID transponders, overhead gantries, license plate recognition
Operators: Far Eastern Electronic Toll Collection Company (FETC)

Do I Need eTag for Taiwan? 2025 Update

No, you don't need eTag to drive on Taiwan's freeways - but you'll pay 10% more without it. Taiwan operates the world's first fully electronic, multi-lane free-flow toll system on all National Freeways, with no traditional toll booths since 2014.

Key Reality: Without eTag, you'll pay full rates and must settle tolls within 3 days at convenience stores or receive bills by mail. eTag users get automatic 10% discounts and seamless travel at normal freeway speeds.

2025 Update: Taiwan continues leading global electronic tolling innovation with enhanced free-flow technology. All tolls calculated at midnight daily with 48-hour deduction cycles for eTag users.

Taiwan Toll Costs: Current Rates

Taiwan operates distance-based tolls on odd-numbered National Freeways only, with progressive rates and daily free distance allowances.

Current Toll Rates by Vehicle Class (2025)

Vehicle Type Rate (0-200km) Rate (>200km) eTag Discount
Small Vehicles (Cars) NT$1.2/km NT$0.9/km 10% off with prepaid balance
Large Vehicles (Buses) NT$1.5/km NT$1.12/km 10% off with prepaid balance
Large Trucks NT$1.8/km NT$1.35/km 10% off with prepaid balance
Trailers/Heavy Vehicles Additional surcharges apply Variable rates 10% off with prepaid balance

Major Route Costs (Current Rates)

Popular Routes (Small vehicles with eTag discount):

  • Taipei - Taichung (Freeway 1): NT$180-200 (185km)
  • Taipei - Kaohsiung (Freeway 1): NT$320-350 (350km)
  • Taipei - Yilan (Freeway 5): NT$65-75 (65km via Hsuehshan Tunnel)
  • Taichung - Kaohsiung (Freeway 3): NT$150-170 (165km)

Daily Free Distance: First 20km per day are free for all vehicles (deducted automatically)

How to Pay Taiwan Tolls

You can use the following toll payment methods to pay toll in Taiwan:

1. eTag Electronic System:

  • Free eTag device installation at FETC locations
  • Automatic 10% discount with prepaid account balance
  • Credit card auto-recharge available
  • Minimum account balance: NT$400

2. Non-eTag Payment:

  • Convenience store payment within 3 days (7-Eleven, FamilyMart)
  • Prepaid toll tickets (no eTag discount)
  • Postal mail bills (automatic license plate recognition)
  • Online payment through FETC portal

To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Taiwan toll roads, use TollGuru Taiwan toll calculator

Recent Changes (2025)

System Enhancements:

  • Improved overhead gantry technology for better vehicle detection
  • Enhanced mobile app integration for real-time toll tracking
  • Expanded eTag auto-recharge partnerships with major banks

Rate Stability:

  • Toll rates remain stable since 2014 implementation
  • 20km daily free distance continues for all vehicles
  • 10% eTag discount maintained for prepaid accounts

Common Mistakes to Avoid

eTag Installation Errors:

  • Bring proper documents: ARC and vehicle registration for installation
  • For others' vehicles: Copy of Taiwan ID of registered owner required
  • Install eTag on front windshield in designated area only

Payment Timing:

  • Pay non-eTag tolls within 3 days to avoid penalties
  • Maintain adequate eTag balance for automatic discounts
  • Check mail regularly for automatic billing notices

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations

  • Daily costs: NT$50-200 for typical island travel
  • North-South traverse: NT$300-400 Taipei to Kaohsiung
  • Mountain access: Freeway 5 provides fastest route to Yilan/eastern Taiwan

Toll-Free Alternatives

  • Provincial highways (even-numbered routes): No tolls but slower
  • Urban expressways: City-maintained roads without tolls
  • County roads: Free alternatives with scenic mountain/coastal routes
  • Public transport: Extensive HSR and conventional rail networks

Regional Toll Information

Northern Taiwan - Dense Network:

  • Freeway 1: Keelung-Taipei-Taoyuan corridor (Sun Yat-Sen Freeway)
  • Freeway 3: Alternative north-south route via mountain foothills
  • Freeway 5: Taipei-Yilan connection through Hsuehshan Tunnel

Central Taiwan - Manufacturing Hub:

  • Freeway 1: Continuous from north through Taichung industrial area
  • Freeway 3A: Spur connecting central Taipei to eastern suburbs
  • Science park connections via multiple interchange points

Southern Taiwan - Port Access:

  • Freeway 1: Continues to Kaohsiung major port city
  • Freeway 3: Terminates in Linbian, southern Pingtung County
  • Airport and port connectivity through comprehensive interchange system

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid Taiwan tolls completely?

Yes, by using provincial highways and county roads, but expect 50-100% longer travel times. Taiwan's mountainous terrain makes freeways the most efficient long-distance option.

What happens if I don't pay Taiwan tolls?

Bills are automatically mailed to vehicle registration address. Non-payment results in administrative penalties and potential vehicle registration restrictions.

Do motorcycles pay tolls in Taiwan?

Motorcycles over 550cc can use freeways and pay small vehicle rates. Smaller motorcycles are prohibited on National Freeways for safety reasons.

How do I get eTag as a foreigner?

Bring your ARC (Alien Resident Certificate) and vehicle registration to any FETC service center. Installation is free, and minimum account balance is NT$400.

Are there peak-time toll variations?

Currently no, Taiwan maintains flat rates year-round. However, authorities may adjust policies during major holidays to manage traffic distribution.

Taiwan vs. Regional Countries

Country System Type Typical Cost Coverage
Taiwan Free-flow ETC only NT$1.2/km (20km free daily) Odd freeways only
Japan ETC + cash booths ¥24.6/km Most expressways
South Korea Hi-Pass ETC ₩370-500/section Major expressways
Hong Kong Autotoll system HK$8-75/crossing Tunnels & bridges
Philippines Beep cards + cash ₱2.50/km Major expressways

Useful Links & Resources

Official ETC Resources:

  • FETC Official: fetc.net.tw - eTag services and toll information
  • Freeway Bureau: freeway.gov.tw - Taiwan highway administration
  • MOTC: motc.gov.tw - Ministry of Transportation and Communications

eTag Service Centers:

  • Available at major cities and DMV locations
  • Installation appointments recommended
  • Bring ARC and vehicle registration documents

Customer Service:

  • FETC Hotline: 0800-200-993
  • Emergency: 110 (Police), 119 (Fire/Medical)
  • Freeway Service: 1968

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