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UK must prepare for widespread road pricing, says infrastructure tsar

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Sir John Armitt said it was time for a proper public debate’ about the future funding of the road network.

Road pricing involves charging motorists for driving on roads, including toll roads, entering bridges and tunnels, pay-per-mile schemes and congestion zones.

Armitt suggested one method could involve numberplate recognition technology.

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semi-formal

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English

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47

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