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Do I have to slow down or stop so the camera can take a photograph of my license
plate?
Continue driving at the posted speed limit through the All-Electronic Tolling
point. The cameras will capture images of the vehicle's license plate. For your
safety, keep moving through the All-Electronic Tolling point as directed by the
road signs.
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I have E-ZPass already. Will I also get a PA Turnpike TOLL BY PLATE invoice if I
travel through a All-Electronic Tolling point?
No. PA Turnpike TOLL BY PLATE is only for customers without a valid E-ZPass
account. E-ZPass customers will continue to pay for tolls as they do today as
long as the account is in good standing and the transponder is properly mounted.
For more information, please see the E-ZPass page on our website.
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What happens if I’m in a rental vehicle? How will I be invoiced?
Customers with rental vehicles should check with the rental company regarding
their toll policy and payment options before traveling on the PA Turnpike. Each
rental company has a different policy for the payment of tolls.
E-ZPass customers may use their own transponder. You may log into your account
and add a rental car license plate to your account and set a start and end date
for that plate. Once the entry expires the rental car license plate will be
removed from your account.
See the Rental Vehicles page on our website for more details.
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What happens if a license plate is illegible or covered up?
While this can happen, most images are accurately captured and recognized by
modern equipment and software used in the tolling industry worldwide.
The PA Turnpike uses several methods to identify license plates to ensure the
invoice is sent to the registered vehicle owner.
While the vast majority of our customers pay their toll, it is a criminal
offense to intentionally cover up or falsify license plates.
If a driver intentionally evades tolls on the PA Turnpike the offender could be
charged with a third degree misdemeanor.
If convicted, the driver could be punished with fines and/or jail time.
For more details see the law governing this activity, Title 75 online.
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What if I receive a PA Turnpike TOLL BY PLATE invoice in the mail, but I never
drove on the PA Turnpike?
Invoices are sent to the registered owner of the vehicle. The invoice includes a
photograph of the vehicle that drove through the tolling point.
If you still believe it is an error, please contact the PTC Customer Service Center at 1-877-PENNPASS
(736-6727).
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How long do I have to pay my TOLL BY PLATE invoice?
PA Turnpike TOLL BY PLATE invoices are distributed monthly and will contain all
tolls incurred during that period. The invoice must be paid within 20 days from
the invoice date which is clearly stated on the invoice along with instructions
on payment options.
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What payment methods are available?
Convenient options are available including payment online, by phone and through
the mail. Payments can be made via check, money order or by credit card (i.e.:
Master Card, VISA, American Express and Discover).
Cash payments are only accepted at the PTC Customer Service Center located in Harrisburg,
PA.
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I own multiple vehicles. Will they all show up on a single invoice?
No, each license plate will be billed on a separate invoice although multiple
trips for the same vehicle may be billed on one invoice.
If the DMV records reflect the same name and address for the registered owner of
multiple license plates, the tolls may be billed on the same account number but
each plate will be invoiced separately.
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Where can I find the toll rate information?
You can find the toll rates on the PA Turnpike Website on the Toll
Calculator page. The toll schedule is also available on that page under
Printable Toll Schedules.
Customers have the option to open an E-ZPass account and take advantage of the lower toll
rate when they receive their TOLL BY PLATE invoice in the mail. E-ZPass will
always be the most affordable and convenient way to pay tolls on the PA
Turnpike.
E-ZPass is also the only form of payment accepted at all PA Turnpike locations.
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How can I preregister or open a Toll by Plate account?
Click here for information on opening Toll By Plate Account.
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I am driving someone else’s vehicle or the registration of the vehicle I am
driving is not up to date (old address). How can I ensure that I receive the
invoice for my TOLL BY PLATE travel?
You can create a Pre-Registered TOLL BY PLATE account with the PA Turnpike to
ensure that you are invoiced for the vehicle’s TOLL BY PLATE travel. By
providing us with your name, contact information and license plate, you are
accepting responsibility for this vehicle. The TOLL BY PLATE invoice will be
issued directly to you at the address that you provide. To open a Pre-Registered
TOLL BY PLATE account, please call the E-ZPass Customer Service Center at
1.877.PENNPASS (736.6727) or go to
https://www.ezpass.csc.paturnpike.com/TollByPlate/forms/Register/Register_Intro.aspx.
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Can I travel through a TOLL BY PLATE location with a rental vehicle?
You can travel using the TOLL BY PLATE system in PA with a rental vehicle.
However, the rental company may be billed for your charge. If you would like to
be invoiced directly for the rental vehicle’s TOLL BY PLATE travel, you can open
a Pre-Registered TOLL BY PLATE account. Rental vehicle information can be added
to the Pre-Registered PA Turnpike TOLL BY PLATE account within 48 hours of
traveling on the PA Turnpike. Call the E-ZPass Customer Service Center at
1.877.PENNPASS (736.6727) or log in to your account online to provide your
rental vehicle information with the start and end dates that you plan to use it.
If you would like to open a Pre-Registered TOLL BY PLATE account, go to https://www.ezpass.csc.paturnpike.com/TollByPlate/forms/Register/Register_Intro.aspx.