Toll roads- 45, Loop 1, 130, 183a

Toll roads- 45, Loop 1, 130, 183a

Thursday, 07 June 2007

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Toll road myths

True or False: The toll roads in Williamson and Travis County are privately owned.

False. The local toll roads were built by government agencies using tax exempt bonds similar to those issued to finance other public projects. The money collected is retained by the government to pay back the bonds and continue operation. The government agencies, TxDOT and the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, operate the roads and outsource individual activities, including maintenance and operation of the roads, to private sector companies.

True or False: Because the road is operated by a private company, law enforcement cannot pull people over.

False. The road and the land is still owned by the state. This means that law enforcement can pull drivers over for failing to obey the law. On 183A Toll drivers can be pulled over and issued citations for failure to pay the toll, as well as other traffic violations.

Violations

Texas state law requires anyone driving on a toll road to pay the toll.

The registered owner of the vehicle is responsible for all fees and toll violations, even if another person is driving at the time of the violation.

183A Toll drivers who pass through the toll plaza without paying will risk receiving a ticket. There is no video tolling on the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority roadway. Customers driving through will receive a violation notice in the mail. Included in the notice will be a bill for the original toll fee plus a $5 administration fee. If the owner of the vehicle fails to pay, he or she could be charged additional fees up to $250. In addition, failure to pay toll fees could result in court appearances and additional court fees.

Drivers who fail to pay on Loop 1, Toll 45 and Toll 130 can expect toll violation notices possibly this summer. TxDOT has not begun issuing violations, however they are working on finalizing the system. Not paying a toll fee can result in a $5 charge plus the original fee. Failure to pay violation notices could result in higher fees up to $250 plus additional court costs.

Payment methods

Toll 45, Loop 1 and Toll 130 - Three ways to pay

1. Cash
2. TxTag
3. Video tolling - only available on these three roadways. Drivers can pass through the TxTag only lane if driving without cash or a TxTag. The registered owner of the vehicle will receive a bill in the mail for the toll, which will cost about 33 percent more than the cash fee for the toll. This extra fee is to cover the cost of billing. Drivers choosing this method of payment can expect a $1 invoicing fee.

Invoices can be paid in person at the customer service center, online, by phone or by mail.

183A Toll - Two ways to pay

1. Cash
2. TxTag

*the portion of 183A toll between Lakeline Mall Dr and Lakeline Blvd is TxTag only.

Sources: Gabriela Garcia, TxDOT Turnpike Division spokesperson and Steve Pustelnyk, CTRMA spokesperson

Toll Road Fees

2-axle vehicles

Loop 1 and Toll 45

• Plazas:
  • TX Tag rate - $ .68
  • Cash - $ .75
• Ramps:
  • TX Tag rate - $ .45
  • Cash - $ .50

Toll 130 and 183A Toll

• Plazas:
  • TX Tag rate - $ 1.35
  • Cash - $ 1.50
• Ramps
  • TX Tag rate - $ .45
  • Cash - $ .50

3-axle vehicles

Loop 1 and Toll 45

• Plazas
  • TX Tag rate - $ 1.35
  • Cash - $ 1.50
• Ramps
  • TX Tag rate - $ .90
  • Cash - $ 1

Toll 130 and 183A Toll

• Plazas:
  • TX Tag rate - $ 2.70
  • Cash - $ 3
• Ramps
  • TX Tag rate - $ .90
  • Cash - $ 1

The cash toll rate is 75 cents for two-axle vehicles at the ramps at Schultz lane on Toll 45.

The toll fee at Lakeline Plaza is 45 cents.

TxTag 101

TxTags can be found online at txtag.org or may be purchased at the Customer Service Center. TxTag users receive a 10 percent discount on all toll fees.

For more information on TxTags and toll roads, visit www.txtag.org.

Customer Service Center, 12719 Burnet Road-Austin, 1-888-468-9824

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