What are Thru Lanes?

Thru lanes are additional travel lanes located on a toll road that help provide congestion relief in high traffic areas. These lanes offer customers making longer, more regional trips, the ability to bypass the local traffic entering and exiting the road. Customers pay the same amount to use the thru lanes as they do in any other lane on the toll road. A SunPass or another interoperable transponder is required.

Vehicle Eligibility

WHO CAN USE THE LANES

Only two-axle vehicles equipped with an active and properly installed SunPass or another interoperable transponder can use the thru lanes. Although vehicles with three or more axles are not eligible in the thru lanes, transit buses, vanpools and school buses are allowed to use thru lanes as long as they have a SunPass or another interoperable transponder.

Thru Lanes Tolls

IS THERE A TOLL IN THE THRU LANES?

The best part about thru lanes is that customers pay the same toll they would pay to travel in all other lanes on the toll road. The toll is collected electronically with a SunPass or another interoperable transponder. Cash is not accepted in the thru lanes.

Entrances and Exits

HOW TO ACCESS LANES

Pay attention to the overhead signs on the roadway. These signs will let you know where you can safely enter and exit the thru lanes. Please only use the dedicated entrances and exits.

Divided for Safety

HOW ARE THRU LANES SEPARATED?

Several separation techniques are used to keep thru lanes divided from the general lanes, including special road striping and 'tubular' markers.

For your safety, please do not cross over the 'tubular' markers.

THRU LANES IN YOUR AREA

THRU LANES FAQS

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF USING THE THRU LANES VERSUS THE GENERAL LANES ON A TOLL ROAD?

Thru lanes are a great option for longer distance trips since customers can use these lanes to bypass local traffic. The added bonus is that customers pay the same toll in the thru lanes as they would in any other lane on the toll road.

HOW ARE ENTRANCE AND EXIT POINTS DETERMINED IN THE THRU LANES?

Entrance and exit points in and out of the thru lanes are based on travel patterns in the area.

IF I AM AN OUT-OF-STATE VISITOR, CAN I USE THE THRU LANES?

Drivers using the thru lanes must have an active SunPass or another interoperable transponder. Cash is not accepted. If you are a Georgia resident with an active Peach Pass or a North Carolina resident with an active NC Quick Pass, or an E-ZPASS customer, you can use the thru lanes with these transponders in your vehicle.

Planning to rent a car? SunPass has a current agreement with rental car agencies. Visit SunPass.com to learn more.

WHAT IF MY CAR BREAKS DOWN OR THERE IS AN INCIDENT IN THE THRU LANES?

If your car breaks down in a thru lane, do not stop in the middle of the road. If possible, safely pull over to the side of the road and call the Florida Highway Patrol Communication Center at *FHP (*347). Depending on your needs, a Road Ranger or Florida Highway Patrol officer will be dispatched to help you.

DO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES QUALIFY FOR EXEMPTIONS FOR TOLLS ON THRU LANES?

No, however, transit buses, vanpools and school buses are allowed to use thru lanes as long as they have a SunPass or another interoperable transponder. They pay the same toll in the thru lanes as they would in any other lane on the toll road.