{"id":8569,"date":"2023-05-15T02:46:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T02:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/?p=8569"},"modified":"2025-01-17T16:15:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T16:15:32","slug":"toll-pass-multiple-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/auto\/auto-tips\/toll-pass-multiple-states\/","title":{"rendered":"Toll Pass Explained: How to Get It and Cover Most States"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether you’re planning a scenic road trip down miles of toll roads in the Southwestern United States,<\/a> or up and down the east coast, or simply want a smoother commute, understanding toll passes and their benefits is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since the US (from Massachusetts<\/a> to West Virginia to Rhode Island and beyond) doesn\u2019t have a singular toll pass that is compatible across all toll systems, we\u2019ve put together a starter guide to unravel the world of tollways, explain their purpose, outline the most popular options available and provide a roadmap to navigate the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Tolls Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Toll roads are vital revenue sources for maintaining and enhancing transportation infrastructure. As you travel on them, you’ll be required to pay a fee that varies. The fee depends on different factors including distance, vehicle type, and the specific toll or bridge you’re using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just like you should familiarize yourself with what’s legal or required to drive a car anywhere in the United States, including the consequences of driving without car insurance<\/a>, you should also know the different types of tolls, toll rates, and how they work. There are three types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Open Road Tolling, also known as All-Electronic Tolling (AET), is a system that allows vehicles to pass through toll plazas at normal highway speeds without the need to stop or slow down.<\/li>
  2. Barrier tolling is a traditional toll collection system that utilizes toll booths or barriers at designated toll plazas.<\/li>
  3. Express lanes, also known as High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes or Managed Lanes, are designated lanes on certain highways that offer drivers the option to choose a faster and more reliable route by paying a toll.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    How to Pay it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Gone are the days of people fumbling for cash at toll booths as they haphazardly approach the toll lanes. Advancements in technology have brought about electronic toll collection systems for customers, which rely on transponders or license plate recognition, which allows you to pass through toll plazas seamlessly. These systems eliminate the need to stop, enabling faster and more efficient travel experiences for visitors (yes, even ones in rental cars)!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

     If you’ve planned a road trip to top destinations<\/a> that you wouldn\u2019t commonly frequent, some toll systems accept cash or are more often equipped to accept card payment via an online portal using license plate recognition. If you\u2019re not sure what the web address is for the toll system or did not stop to pay, you will receive a bill at your home address listed with the license plate registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to Get a Toll Pass<\/h2>\n\n\n\n