Etiquette at Dartford Crossing

[Frosties]

Hiya fellas,


Need some advice as I simply can't work this out.


Starting a new job soon and would probably need to use the Dartford crossing regularly. I know it's free for bikes to cross and know it's an easy filter tnrough the tailbacks.


Question is.......how the hell can you be expected to be let in to the manned booth for the crossings. It's not like going up the outside of traffic in London etc.


Do you just bully your way in and cause a row ??


Anyone use the crossing regularly and can advise of the best approach ?


Any advice as always is much appreciated


Cheers

[BBROWN1664]

You obviously haven't used the Dartford crossing for many years - there are no booths now, its all done by cameras and (lack of) trust that you will go on line and pay.

[mtread]

The only issue now is filtering between the juggernauts trying to change lane 

[Frosties]

Many thanks for the replies fellas - worries over 


BB - Yep, not used for years as have moved back down to Southend from Wokingham after 30yrs.


Still sorry about "Lil Bob" 


Mtread - Things haven't changed then with the trucks. Probably worse now with more Euro trucks about but will stick to my 2nd/3rd gear approach when filtering between them so am ready for a quick "twist n gone".


Cheers again 

[robbo]

Plenty of speed cameras on the Kent side, that work , so worth keeping to the limits, as boring as that is.

[mtread]

Mtread - Things haven't changed then with the trucks. Probably worse now with more Euro trucks about but will stick to my 2nd/3rd gear approach when filtering between them so am ready for a quick "twist n gone".

In my experience, tends to be worse on the south side going north - queuing for the tunnels. Lorries, cars, vans change lanes suddenly as they see the lane on the inside/outside gaining a 2 yard advantage.
PS welcome back to Sarfend 

[Frosties]

Plenty of speed cameras on the Kent side, that work , so worth keeping to the limits, as boring as that is.

Plenty of speed cameras everywhere these days. Long gone are those youthful days of pin it & smile 

Mtread - Things haven't changed then with the trucks. Probably worse now with more Euro trucks about but will stick to my 2nd/3rd gear approach when filtering between them so am ready for a quick "twist n gone".

In my experience, tends to be worse on the south side going north - queuing for the tunnels. Lorries, cars, vans change lanes suddenly as they see the lane on the inside/outside gaining a 2 yard advantage.
PS welcome back to Sarfend 

All lane leaping noted. As for Sarrrrrfend.......christ it's changed - and not for the good. Drugger, dosser and tosser senses are hightened 

[mtread]

christ it's changed - and not for the good. Drugger, dosser and tosser senses are hightened 

'City drugger, dosser and tosser' if you don't mind 

[Dudeofrude]

Plenty of speed cameras on the Kent side, that work , so worth keeping to the limits, as boring as that is.

Plenty of speed cameras everywhere these days. Long gone are those youthful days of pin it & smile 

Mtread - Things haven't changed then with the trucks. Probably worse now with more Euro trucks about but will stick to my 2nd/3rd gear approach when filtering between them so am ready for a quick "twist n gone".

In my experience, tends to be worse on the south side going north - queuing for the tunnels. Lorries, cars, vans change lanes suddenly as they see the lane on the inside/outside gaining a 2 yard advantage.
PS welcome back to Sarfend 

All lane leaping noted. As for Sarrrrrfend.......christ it's changed - and not for the good. Drugger, dosser and tosser senses are hightened 

Haha thats why I moved up north, the people may be a tad slow but they are a joy compared tk what southend is full off these days. I came back down for a week last summer, was the first time I'd visited in over 15 years and it was sad to see my home town in such a state 😪
The other upside to being up north is the copious amount of country back roads without a speed camera (or often a car) in sight.
The lincolnshire wolds are an absolute joy when the weather's nice.... a stark contrast to the A127 😆

[midden]

Mtread - Things haven't changed then with the trucks. Probably worse now with more Euro trucks about but will stick to my 2nd/3rd gear approach when filtering between them so am ready for a quick "twist n gone".

In my experience, tends to be worse on the south side going north - queuing for the tunnels. Lorries, cars, vans change lanes suddenly as they see the lane on the inside/outside gaining a 2 yard advantage.
PS welcome back to Sarfend 

The righthand tunnel has better filtering lane