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Aaron Morris

Tyne Tunnel cancels 11,000 fines since switching to controversial cashless payment system

More than 11,000 Tyne Tunnel fines issued to drivers have been cancelled over the past two months, it has been revealed.

A new 'cashless' payment system was introduced in November, forcing drivers to pay online later rather than at the toll booths.

But the system has caused widespread confusion for tunnel users in the region - landing them with hefty fines of £60, leading to £100 if left unpaid.

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