Written Question · S1W-18823 · Session 1
What representations it has received from drivers of hearses concerning the toll payments on the Erskine Bridge and whether toll payments b…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what representations it has received from drivers of hearses concerning the toll payments on the Erskine Bridge and whether toll payments by drivers of hearses are compulsory on other bridges where tolls are charged.
The answer
The Executive has received two approaches on this issue, including the member's own letter of 2 October. Hearses are required to pay tolls on all four tolled bridges in Scotland. I understand that the toll collector has an informal arrangement with local funeral directors to allow prepayment of tolls due by hearses and funeral cars to minimise delay at the toll booths.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-18823 by reference.