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norrirn · 09-22-2019, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by docj

I believe OK honors the North TX toll pass, in addition to its own.

Oklahoma, Texas, and Kansas toll tags now are accepted on all those states’ tollways.

Houston has at least 3 different toll road authorities, Austin, at least 1: DFW, 2 or 3. God only know how many others. O.k and KS, only 1 each, thank God.

Tireman9 · 09-22-2019, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by grindstone01

Indiana I-80 is a classic example of tax payer rip off. It was built with tax $$, then sold toll/maint off to a private company in 2007 with no rebate to the tax payers. Now the road is in bad shape and will need a (tax payer rebuild, just my prediction).

Yup one of the big "advantages?" of "privitation" brought to us by some elected officials. I won't go into who to blame as that is too political but you can research the sale of Indiana toll road.

BillJinOR · 09-22-2019, 05:06 PM

Florida’s e-pass extra central Florida expressway system ( NOT ez Pass) came out and said they were the only ones to completely cover the East at the time. That was about the first of the year. It’s worked on all bridges and tolls we have been on. No monthly charge cheap to set up and discounts on the Florida epass system and you can switch between vehicles easily

sailsam · 09-22-2019, 05:09 PM

In the last28 months and 17 states between California to the west, Tennessee to the east, Montana to the north and Texas to the south we have yet to pay a toll. One only needs to pay for toll roads if one travels where the trip is only to get to the dstination. Luckily we are able to make the trip itself a primary part of our enjoying the scenery, parks, towns, and people along the way. I realize that you younger people that still have work and school commitments can't have the freedom us old folks can enjoy. Play your cards right and, if you desire yu can get to the plae in life that will allow that enjoyment and freedom. Scenery and people and animal life sights and interactions are usually better when one travels slower on roads other than toll roads.

Mrmberg · 09-22-2019, 05:17 PM

You can do it with credit card but some States it’s either cash or transponder

jamesham · 09-22-2019, 05:32 PM

Our home base is Illinois and we have an I-pass transponder which is valid in all of the E-Z-Pass states. This is primarily 13 NE states. We also have a Florida Sun Pass for snowbirding, but it is used only in a few places, not even all of Florida. A K-Pass transponder is issued FREE by Kansas and is valid in KS, OK, and Texas. Not many toll roads in the west after you get past Denver.

The toll accounts are all different. IL Pass gives a discount for using the pass instead of a human paying a cash toll. FL wants money on deposit to keep the account open. Kansas just charges a credit card monthly if you use it.

Some toll roads and bridges do not have any humans. They scan the plates and mail a bill to the license plate address. This is a problem for FT or people on the road for months.

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Originally Posted by Hetken1

Hi, Finally starting our journey October 5
We will be traveling all over the states and was thinking this morning about tolls.
How does one handle tolls. I have E-Zpass (live in NY) but not many states honor it. What should we anticipate? Cash ? Credit cards? Electronic/mail to home?
Ken

ovibugler · 09-22-2019, 05:37 PM

Recently took a trip to upstate New York from northern Ohio. I got the E-Z Pass and had trouble getting it to read. So, I had to stop at each toll booth and hand over the E-Z Pass.

Also,make sure that a toll road either has a toll booth to stop at or you have a pass for that particular road. About 3 years ago, I was in Texas and didn't have a toll pass but I enter the toll road and found out they don't have a toll booth. There was no place to turn around. So I was stuck. Each time I passed through the toll signal, I just waved! Well, a few months later I got a bill for about $150!

david2385 · 09-22-2019, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Skiphk

Here is how the North Texas system works. 1. You open an account on their web page (ntta.org) with a $40 credit on you CC. As you use tolls, noticeably discounted for members verses non members, the CC will replenish $40 at a time until used up. 2. They give you a toll tag sticker for the window but will default to your licence plate if it isn't read or you don't have one. In the latter case you will be billed soon after no matter what state your plate is in.

The account is also good for OK, and KA for sure.... probably more states and other toll companies in TX.. I use them all the time. I moved to AZ this year and simply update my address and license plate on ntta.org with my account still open. My MH and tow car are still registered. Discounted tolls are deducted from the $40 balance as they occur.

i would recommend anyone spending time in TX. OK KA set up such an account and get the discounted rate. The systems are highly efficient and the toll booths are no longer manned. Occasionally I will rent a Dallas area car and I change one of the registered license plates to the rental car and get the discounts.

Skip

Also in OK there are lots of unmanned booths that only have coin collection. It is a basket like receptacle that only excepts coins. You have to have lots of change (coins). And a good aim.

blackhorse27 · 09-22-2019, 05:52 PM

I have NY EZ Pass and have travelled to NC and ND. No issues in any states in between NY and those destinations.

spaz3usmc · 09-22-2019, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Hetken1

Hi, Finally starting our journey October 5
We will be traveling all over the states and was thinking this morning about tolls.
How does one handle tolls. I have E-Zpass (live in NY) but not many states honor it. What should we anticipate? Cash ? Credit cards? Electronic/mail to home?
Ken

I-Pass out of Illinois. It covers 21 states, even the ones EZ-Pass covers and you do not pay monthly fees. Our company uses it and I have used it for years. I work for Gordon Food Service and we have a lot of trucks on the road.

Florida Panhandler · 09-22-2019, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Oldman5145

Up and down the East the NC Quick pass work's well. Check it out. www.ncquickpass.com

Agree regarding the NC Quickpass. We have used it from Florida to Indiana without issue. It seems to be the only state, so far, to be accepted both north and south.

rk911 · 09-22-2019, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dennis123

When I know I'm getting close to a toll road I always carry a large ziploc bag of dirt with me. I mix it with water and cover my plates. After I'm off of the toll road I have a spray bottle of water to rinse the mud off. Problem solved.

you may not realize it but you're breaking several motor vehicle laws by doing that? i

RCouttolenc · 09-22-2019, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Hetken1

Hi, Finally starting our journey October 5
We will be traveling all over the states and was thinking this morning about tolls.
How does one handle tolls. I have E-Zpass (live in NY) but not many states honor it. What should we anticipate? Cash ? Credit cards? Electronic/mail to home?
Ken

A very valid concern; I have paid over $200 in late fees in 2 years. Now I try to avoid them; otherwise keep an eye for the web sites posted to pay. It helps.

Tireman9 · 09-22-2019, 07:12 PM

Have had EZpass for 9 years. Did the research and signed up for MA even though I live in OH. No fee to have EZPass, only need $20 in my account.
I like not having to stop to pay the toll and really like the "drive-through lanes" on some roads in IL & PA where you only need to slow to 55.

The rules on which "Pass" covers which roads seem to be constantly changing so you need to do some research. Also, need to realize that pay by mail might cost you a stiff surcharge so making some effort to have EZ or similar can save you $$$.