Many modern European roads were originally constructed as toll roads in order to recoup the costs of construction, maintenance and as a source of tax money that is paid primarily by someone other than the local residents.
许多欧洲现代的道路于中世纪时代已开始收费，以便回收建设和维修费用，主要是向当地居民以外的旅客增加税收的来源。