The Silvertown Tunnel Just Opened — How to Avoid a £180 Fine

The Silvertown Tunnel opened on the 7^th of April, with the aim of easing congestion in East London. But there’s something drivers really need to keep in mind: you’ll need to pay a toll charge — and forgetting could lead to a fine.

Just like the Dartford Crossing, the new Silvertown Tunnel will be a paid crossing, and there’s no pay station on site. That means:

No barriers
No cash payments
Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras track your vehicle
You’ll need to pay online, or set up Auto Pay in advance

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What Happens If You Don’t Pay?

If you forget to pay the charge by midnight the day after you’ve used the tunnel, you’ll get a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) in the post.

⚠️ Fine: Up to £180

✅ Reduced to £80 if paid within 14 days

📅 Appeal period: 28 days from issue date

Like other toll crossings, TfL (Transport for London) will enforce the penalty using your vehicle registration details. If you ignore it, costs can escalate quickly.

How to Avoid Getting Fined

The easiest way to stay safe? Set up Auto Pay for the Silvertown Tunnel (you can usually do this through your existing TfL Auto Pay account).

Auto Pay will:

Automatically charge your account when you use the tunnel
Help you avoid forgetting to pay
Cover both Silvertown Tunnel and existing tolls like Dartford

You can also pay either by

Using the TfL Pay app
Paying by phone on 0343 222 2222 (UK), +44 343 222 2222 (international) and 020 7649 9123 (Textphone)

Can You Appeal a Silvertown Tunnel Fine?

Yes, you can.

If you think you’ve been fined unfairly — maybe you paid but the system didn’t register it, or you never received the initial notice — you have the right to appeal.

You’ll need to:

Act fast (within the 28-day window)
Gather any proof of payment, or evidence showing the charge is incorrect

Do You Need Help with Your Appeal?

You can use Resolvo.

Its a free tool to help anyone appeal their ticket. If you’ve been fined after using the Silvertown Tunnel, Resolvo will write a winning structured appeal letter, which you can use immediately to fight back.

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Final Reminder 🚦

The Silvertown Tunnel is set to make driving across the Thames quicker — but only if you remember to pay! Avoid the headache, and don't forget to set up Auto Pay, and stay penalty-free.

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