M6 Toll Traffic

The M6 Toll is a 27-mile long toll motorway located in the West Midlands of England, running from junction 3a of the M6 near Cannock to junction 11a near Burntwood, passing through Staffordshire and the northern tip of the Birmingham metropolitan area. It was the first toll motorway in the UK, opening for traffic in 2003.

It is managed and operated by the company Midland Expressway, who have implemented a number of safety measures since its opening, including average speed camera enforcement, CCTV surveillance, an online monitoring system, updated signage and emergency telephones placed at regular intervals. All accident information is reported to the Highways Agency and emergency services are quickly on the scene.

In terms of safety statistics, the M6 Toll has seen a downward trend in both minor and fatal accidents over the years. There were 932 personal-injury accidents recorded between 2006 and 2015, with 254 classified as involving serious injury or death. The number of fatalities on the M6 Toll decreased from 5 in 2007 to 1 in 2018.

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Please remember that it is against the law to use your mobile phone, tablet or any electronic device without a hands-free kit whilst driving.If you're caught by the police using any device that can send or receive data whilst driving or riding a motorcyle you'll get an automatic fixed penalty notice, 6 points on your licence and a fine of £200.A court could also disqualify you from driving.