scope:

This Technical Specification specifies a system architecture for electronic fee collection (EFC) systems concerning vehicle related transport services such as the use of toll roads, zone access, parking and route guidance. This Technical Specification provides the overview of, and inter-relationship among, the set of standards for design, development, testing and operation of applications in the field of EFC. This Technical Specification is also applicable to the TICS Fundamental Service called Electronic Financial Transactions which is the use of electronic, or 'cashless' payment systems for transportation. Hence, this standard covers toll collection systems, parking fee collection systems, systems for road and congestion pricing and integrated payment systems for transport services.