Examples in Britain
In the early 1990s, the management of the Severn Bridge doubled the tolls in one direction (England to Wales) and made the other direction free of charge, presumably to save on staff costs. As a result, many lorry drivers now use the Severn Bridge in the free direction, but when travelling from England to Wales, cross the Severn at Gloucester, where there is no charge, and then drive through the Forest of Dean.
The M6 Toll became the first Motorway in Britain to charge drivers. Many drivers avoid the toll by staying on the M6 - which is actually shorter than the toll road. To stay on the M6 (M6-M6-M6) you must exit via sliproads whereas simply continuing straight will take the new road (M6-M6T-M6).
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