Is PikePass going away?

Is PikePass going away?

The new rates will go into effect July 25 as the OTA phases out cash collection booths on the Kilpatrick Turnpike, Damrill said. Motorists will still be able to pay via a PikePass, and PikePass rates will not be changing, Damrill said.

Is Oklahoma Turnpike going cashless?

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Kilpatrick Turnpike has officially gone cashless. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority posted pictures on social media early Sunday morning of crews closing off cash lanes and starting PlatePay, or cashless tolling. Drivers will no longer need to stop at toll booths on the Kilpatrick Turnpike.

What happens if you pass a toll without paying in Oklahoma?

If a driver does not have a PikePass, their license plate will be scanned and an invoice will be sent to the vehicle’s owner. If it’s not paid in one month, fees will start adding up.

How do I change my PikePass?

You have four options: (1) Call the Customer Service Center at 1-800-745-3727 (2) Stop by one of the three full service stores in Oklahoma City or Tulsa (3) Go to one of our Limited Service Facility partners around the state (4) Set up and use an online account through pikepass.com. 3. How much does it cost?

What states use pikepass?

Pikepass customers can now use their transponder in all of Texas, Oklahoma Turnpike Authority officials announced on Wednesday. Previously it would only work in Oklahoma, north Texas and Kansas. The Pikepass transponder will now work on toll roads in the Houston and Austin areas.

Will EZ Pass work in Oklahoma?

Published on: May 5, 2019. The Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) EZ TAG is now interoperable with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) toll roads. This means EZ TAG customers can now travel all toll roads throughout the states of Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas!

What is the fine for running a toll booth in Oklahoma?

The cost for evading tolls on Oklahoma roads is going down. Gov. Mary Fallin signed a bill Tuesday that reduces the fine for second and subsequent toll violations to a flat $25 fee. Under current law, the penalty is $25 for the first violation, $50 for a second violation and $75 for a third violation.

Are Oklahoma tolls cash only?

Tolls on Oklahoma’s turnpikes are collected through several methods, particular to each turnpike, involving mainline and sidegate toll plazas. Tolls can be paid through cash (at either unmanned exact-change bays or manned booths, depending on the plaza) or through the Pikepass transponder system.

Do Oklahoma tolls take credit cards?

There are 10 toll roads throughout the state of Oklahoma, covering 606 miles of road, each maintained by the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. Most toll collection points along the turnpikes have dedicated PIKEPASS lanes alongside booths to pay with credit cards, debit cards, or cash.

What happens if you accidentally ran a toll in Oklahoma?

What should I do if I accidentally drove through a PIKEPASS only lane and not have a PIKEPASS in the vehicle? You will need to pay the missed toll within 3 days or before a violation is generated. If you receive a Notice of Toll Evasion Violation, please contact the PIKEPASS Enforcement Branch at (877) 774–9569.

Is PIKEPASS a one time payment?

SECTION 4 – Itemized Statement of Toll Usage PIKEPASS Account Statements are mailed to you either quarterly or monthly, depending upon which option you choose.

How do you remove PIKEPASS stickers?

You can remove the PIKEPASS Sticker by starting at the cut corner and peeling it away from the windshield. After removal, clean any adhesive residue using an alcohol based glass cleaner. Once removed, the PIKEPASS Sticker cannot be reused. REMOVE ALL AIR BUBBLES FROM UNDER STICKER, OR IT MAY NOT WORK.

Do pikepasses work on turnpikes in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma’s PikePasses work on turnpikes in Kansas and Texas under an agreement with those states, though several eastern states use the E-Z Pass system. Oklahoma officials say they’re working to make the state’s PikePass system operable with others in the future.

When will Oklahoma turnpikes go cashless?

The July 25 switch to cashless tolling will only apply to the John Kilpatrick Turnpike. Cashless systems will roll out on other Oklahoma turnpikes through 2025, officials said. The state has more than 600 miles of turnpikes, according to the turnpike authority’s website.

What is the toll pass issued by the state of Oklahoma?

The toll pass issued by the state of Oklahoma is PikePass. Drivers using the PikePass can drive in PikePass toll lanes and use all-electronic toll roads. Additionally, drivers with a toll pass compatible with the PikePass can use their pass on toll roads in the state of Oklahoma.

What happens if you don’t use a Pikepass?

Drivers who don’t use a PikePass will pay 75% more than the current cash rate under the new cashless system. The rate hike is needed to support the new invoicing system, including back-office functions, said Jack Damrill, director of communications for the turnpike authority.

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