Carry correct change to use at toll booths. If you are going on a longer trip, bring more cash than you expect to need. Many states post toll information online. To plan ahead, refer to the Federal Highway Administration website for more information about toll locations and amounts. While on the road, keep your cash easily accessible from the driver seat.
A toll tag is a sticker that attaches to your windshield. When you pass a toll booth, the sticker is automatically scanned and your bank account is charged for the toll. Cars with toll tags are permitted to go through special lanes reserves exclusively for toll tag-holders. Additionally, many toll tag programs offer a discount for using the tag. To sign up for the toll tag, call the phone number or visit the website provided at the toll booth.
Many states are opting for a more futuristic technology that completely eliminates the toll booth. Instead, cameras take a picture of your license plate as you pass a checkpoint and then bill you in the mail for any toll charges. Signs are posted on participating highways that announce this type of toll system. These toll systems eliminate the need to slow down, search for coins and spend time in long lines at the toll booth.
Slow down when approaching the toll booth area. Read all of the signs to figure out which lane you need to be in. If paying with cash, have your money ready ahead of time. At the toll booth, wait for the light to turn green and the bar to raise before driving ahead.
