TAG Information - Severn Bridge

TAG Information: The Severn TAG

What is the Severn TAG?

The Severn TAG is an Automatic Vehicle Identification System which allows you to travel Westbound across the Severn Bridge and Second Severn Crossing almost without stop. For regular users this means not having to worry about having the right money for the automatic machines or queueing to pay at the manned Toll Booths.

How does it work?

The TAG is an electronic device, which fixes to the windscreen. As you approach the Toll Lane a scanner will read the TAG and, provided your account is in credit you will be able to drive through practically without stopping. The system records your journeys and debits your account automatically.

There are two types of TAGs for each category of vehicle - a Season TAG and a Trip TAG - just choose the one most appropriate to your requirements.

Priority Green Lane Symbol

Dedicated Severn TAG Lanes

Drivers with a Severn TAG can take advantage of a dedicated priority green lane on both the Severn Bridge and the Second Severn Crossing which will provide a fast reliable service.

TAG options

Season TAG

Trip TAG

You purchase a set period such as a calendar month or a quarter which will give you unlimited crossings. The price is fixed for the period however many journeys you make.

You work out the number of journeys required for a month or more and pay an appropriate amount into an account which is debited for each trip. As long as you have money in your account you can cross the Bridge.

Current Bridge Status

M48 Severn Bridge:

The bridge is open to all traffic, which is believed to be flowing freely

M4 Second Severn Crossing:

The bridge is open to all traffic, which is believed to be flowing freely

Recent News Update


Toll Prices from 1st January 2012 European Electronic Toll Services (EETS) Tag User Guide

Maintenance and Closures




There is currently 1 advisory notice for a lane closure on the M48 Severn Bridge. There is currently 1 advisory notice for a lane closure on the M4 Second Severn Crossing.