Croatian firm launching new automatic road toll system

Croatian motorways company Hrvatske Autoceste (HAC) is reported to be planning to launch its new automatic road toll payment system from the beginning of June. HAC purchased the prototype of the system last year for US$426,807.75. The new system is expected to speed up the paying of road tolls, thus increasing traffic flow.
May 17, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Croatian motorways company 5454 Hrvatske Autoceste (HAC) is reported to be planning to launch its new automatic road toll payment system from the beginning of June.

HAC purchased the prototype of the system last year for US$426,807.75. The new system is expected to speed up the paying of road tolls, thus increasing traffic flow.

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