The Tyne Tunnel (Revision of Tolls and Traffic Classification) Order 2001
This Order, made in consequence of a representation by the Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Authority, increases the toll for use of the Tyne Tunnel by cars and most minibuses and light goods vehicles from 80p to £1.00 and increases the toll for use of the Tyne Tunnel by heavy goods vehicles from £1.00 to £1.20. The tolls for motor cycles remain unchanged. The Order also introduces discounts for permit holders of all classes of vehicles and rearranges the classes so that cars, most minibuses and light goods vehicles are now Class 2 and heavy goods vehicles are now Class 3 (previously the position was reversed).