Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 700 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Title 700 CMR 11.00 - Maurice J. Tobin Memorial Bridge › Section 11.03 - Tolls

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
(1)
Toll and Vehicle Classification
. The Department
			 applies the vehicle classification schedule specified below to determine tolls
			 for use on the Tobin Memorial Bridge.
TABLE 1
Class
Type of Vehicle
*
2
Private Passenger - 2 Axles
2
Resident Program Commuter ** 2 Axles
2
Commercial - 2 Axle
3
Any 3 Axle Vehicle
4
Any 4 Axle Vehicle
5
Any 5 Axle Vehicle
6
Any 6 Axle Vehicle
7
Any 7 Axle Vehicle
* Motor Vehicle Description determined by type of registration
				(Massachusetts vehicles) or
by image and/or type of vehicle (non-Massachusetts vehicles).
				** Members of the Resident Program must be an E-ZPass MA customer and be
				operating an
E-ZPass MA-equipped Motor Vehicle.
(2)
Payment of Toll
.
			 Each Operator shall pay the toll as established by MassDOT. MassDOT may obtain
			 an image of the vehicle and/or vehicle license plate for purposes of assessing
			 a toll, invoicing, assessing fees, fines, and/or penalties; evaluating
			 transaction disputes and appeals; and toll collection enforcement.
(3)
Vehicle
			 Classification
. Each motor vehicle displaying a private passenger
			 registration number plate or a motorcycle displaying a motorcycle registration
			 number plate shall pay the toll established by MassDOT for a Private Passenger
			 Motor Vehicle, provided said vehicles are listed on a Private Passenger
			 Account. Each motor vehicle which does not display a private passenger
			 registration number plate or a motorcycle registration number plate, or any
			 private passenger registration or motorcycle that is listed on a Commercial
			 Account shall pay the toll established by MassDOT for a Commercial Motor
			 Vehicle. Toll rates may vary depending on the method in which the toll was
			 assessed.
(4)
Resident
			 Program
. A resident of Chelsea or Charlestown may qualify for the
			 annual Resident Program under such conditions as may from time to time be
			 established by MassDOT. Only authorized E-ZPass MA Equipped vehicles with
			 authorized MassDOT issued E-ZPass MA devices will be eligible for the Resident
			 Program. Chelsea and Charlestown residents who qualify and choose to
			 participate in the annual Resident Program shall adhere to the E-ZPass MA terms
			 and conditions and regulations governing the use of the EZDriveMA system and
			 annual Resident Program. Eligible Chelsea and Charlestown residents must submit
			 on an annual basis a valid Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
			 registration and/or lease agreement, a valid Massachusetts driver's license,
			 and current proof of residency as determined by the Department. To continue to
			 be eligible for the annual Resident Program, Chelsea and Charlestown residents
			 must re qualify on an annual basis. Failure to re-qualify by the applicable
			 expiration date will result in the loss of the resident toll rate. While not in
			 the program, the subject resident shall be responsible for the full, non
			 discounted toll rate which may be posted to the subject E-ZPass MA account or
			 invoiced as a Pay By Plate toll.
(5)
Toll Evasion
. No
			 person may commit, or attempt to commit, any act with the intent to evade the
			 payment of a toll or to defraud MassDOT with respect to the payment of a toll.
			 Refusal to pay a toll is considered to be an act done with intent to evade the
			 toll.