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==== Hitching to ====
[[Maidstone Services]] is the only services located along the M20 north at Exit 8, it is most likely the spot to reach when hitching towards the M20. From there, you can show a sign or ask the people. Remembering Remind them that the Tunnel crossing is paid per car.
At the Tunnel entrance directly, of course logic would show that if you try to hitch at the booth itself it is more likely that they will booth you out of there. So keep discrete and away of any of this potential trouble. The best spot seems to be at the Exit 11a, coming from the Ashford Road on-ramp and standing along the road just before being beneath the viaducviaduct. There is a wide shoulder and with a sign, you can be seen by the cars coming from the highway and they can pull aside if they wish.
Of course, it might end up being a jeopardy and what works quickly for some might not for others. Belgians seems more keen on picking people over the tunnel, so if you show a big sign marked 'B' you might get more lucky than simply ''Calais''.
By standing nearby the viaducviaduct, you are not being at view from the toll booths (which are 800 yards away), there is no camera (surprisingly) and you are still somehow nearby the local road. Maybe the police would not be keen on letting you continue, but they can only find you out if they happen to be passing by.
The French authority are usually pretty easy on passport checking and depending on what car you are in, you might end up not having to be controlled whatsoever.