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How do I pay Florida Turnpike tolls?

There are several ways to pay tolls in Central Florida: E-PASS, Pay By Plate Toll Invoice, Cash and Paytollo®. For the E-PASS and Pay By Plate options, motorists can use any lane whereas cash customers must follow the advance signage to direct them to the toll attendant.

How much is Florida Turnpike toll?

Tolls on the turnpike are an average of 6.7 cents per mile (4.2 ¢/km) for cars and other two-axle vehicles using SunPass. A trip on the entire turnpike (not including the Homestead Extension) would cost $22.59 with cash/Toll-by-Plate, and $17.45 with SunPass.

Are Florida Turnpike tolls suspended today?

The Florida Department of Transportation and the Turnpike Enterprise group announced that all cash tolls would be suspended starting at noon Thursday, adding that tolls still would be charged but would be collected either through the Sunpass system or by plate.

Where does the Florida Turnpike begin and end?

It starts from U.S. Route 1 in Florida City, running through Miami, Fort Lauderdale. At West Palm Beach, it runs parallel to Interstate 95, and then in Orlando, it crosses Interstate 4, to its northern end at Interstate 75 near Wildwood. The Turnpike itself has two sections.

Can I drive on the Florida Turnpike without a SunPass?

If you don't have SunPass, photos will be snapped of your license plate as you pass under the toll gantries at toll plazas. Bills for tolls will be sent to the registered owner of the vehicle. But you'll pay 25 cents more at each toll and a monthly service charge, probably a few bucks, if pay tolls this way.

What happens if you don't have money for a toll?

If the toll booth is not manned and requires you to drop coins into a bucket, a camera will most likely take your license plate information and send you a bill later. If you're in a rental car, the bill will go to the rental company, which will in turn charge you for the toll on your rental bill.

Can you pay cash on Florida Turnpike?

Customers can pay for tolls with cash (U.S. currency) on some of Florida's Turnpike facilities. Toll plazas along Florida's Turnpike Mainline where cash payments are still accepted will provide at least one lane staffed with an attendant 24 hours per day. ...

Does EZ Pass work on Florida Turnpike?

The Florida Turnpike has administrativly joined the E-ZPass Group and is in the process of making changes to their systems in order to accept E-ZPass in their toll lanes. We expect this work to be completed in the 1st Quarter of 2021. At that time E-ZPass will be accepted by all Florida Toll Agencies.

How tolls work in Florida?

What it is: Toll-By-Plate is a tolling system that works by taking a picture of a vehicle's license plate as it passes under a tolling station. The vehicle's owner is invoiced for tolls every 30 days, plus a $2.50 administrative charge.

What does turnpike mean?

1a(1) : a road (such as an expressway) for the use of which tolls are collected. (2) : a road formerly maintained as a turnpike. b : a main road especially : a paved highway with a rounded surface. 2 : tollgate.

Are tolls suspended in Florida 2019?

The Florida Department of Transportation announced the penalty for Conduent State & Local Solution on Friday. Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered the continued suspension of fees and penalties for SunPass and Toll-By-Plate customers until June 1.

Why is it called a turnpike?

Toll roads, especially near the East Coast, are often called turnpikes; the term turnpike originated from pikes, which were long sticks that blocked passage until the fare was paid and the pike turned at a toll house (or toll booth in current terminology).

Where does Florida Turnpike meet I 95?

There's a point in northern Palm Beach County where Interstate 95 and Florida's Turnpike run right along side each other. In Jupiter, they are a mere 1/4 of a mile apart, giving drivers the rare opportunity to quickly switch between the two highways at Indiantown Road where each highway has an interchange.

What's the speed limit on the Florida Turnpike?

The speed limit for all vehicles traveling on Florida's Turnpike System is typically 70 mph, except in construction zones or in other areas where reduced speed limits may be posted.

How do I get a Florida SunPass?

Purchasing a SunPass is easy as there are over 3,100 retail locations throughout Florida. SunPass can also be purchased at all Turnpike service plazas, Turnpike gas stations, SunPass Service Centers, select Florida Welcome Centers, Visitor Centers, Rest Areas, and select County Tax Collector's Offices.

How do I pay Florida Turnpike without SunPass?

TOLL-BY-PLATE is a payment option for customers who do not have SunPass or another interoperable transponder on all-electronic toll roads or cash on toll roads that accept cash.

Which is better SunPass or EPass?

EPass gives better discounts with the CFX roads in Orlando. Sunpass gives better discounts on the Turnpike. If I lived in South Florida, I would look into the Sunpass or see if the MDX has a toll pass that would give a greater discount for those roads you normally travel.

What happens if you go through a toll without paying in Florida?

If you do not have cash or a transponder when driving through the toll, you will be billed by TOLL-BY-PLATE. ... Failure to pay for using a toll facility in Florida may result in a referral to a collections agency or imposition of a Vehicle Registration Stop.

Do I need exact change for tolls?

You can still pay many tolls with good, old-fashioned cash. Some toll booths are staffed by cashiers who can make change for you, while others are automated and accept exact change only. For cashier-staffed booths, simply take the toll ticket when entering the toll road and hand it to the cashier at your exit.

What happens if you accidentally go through a toll?

The registered owner will receive a violation notice in the mail (usually within two weeks). Each violation transaction is assessed a $57.50 penalty in addition to the toll amount due. If the registered owner has no previous violations, the penalties will be waived. This is a courtesy for first time violators only.

Do tolls take coins?

The most popular tolling system is E-ZPass, which is used in 15 states, but there are also local transponders. Most toll booths accept a variety of payment types. Quarters, cash, debit and credit cards should be readily accepted; however, do not expect to pull out your check book at a toll booth.