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Lexx
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Apr 18, 2018

Toll plazas - bus/truck lane or passenger car lane?

Since I have a dually towing the fiver, should I be going through any of the wider bus and truck lanes, or will I fit through the passenger car lanes? I've not had to cross any bridges yet nor have I passed a toll lane.
  • I always use the far right lane. Just crossed the Chesapeake Bay Bridge yesterday-the sign says "all vehicles over 5T GVW use lanes 9-11" the farthest lanes on the right. We cross it several times a year plus the WV TPK and I always go to the farthest right when towing or now with our Class C. Have seen plenty of rvs going through the other lanes, but mine is by choice. Gary
  • Most places the toll lanes are the same physical size, with the exception of the far right "wide load" lane. The bigger issue is the toll collection method. There are still places where the car toll lane has a coin machine only.

    If you are going to travel the Midwest/North East get an Ez Pass. That way you can use most any lane, and many places use the open road tolling, not even having to stop at the toll booth. Also, the are some tolls that are Ez Pass or mail only, no attendant.
  • I made that mistake in VA I think? I wont do that again! too narrow to do it without worry. after that I went through the far right lanes which are the truck lanes!
  • THere is a thread currently going concerning low clearances on parkways and passenger car signage. A dually combo is not a passenger car!
    I would not suggest taking a dually combo through a lane designated for passenger cars vs. a truck lane!
  • I don't have a dually, but I still go to the widest line available, when possible. The trailer is 8 feet wide, and I have extended mirrors on the truck.

    Lexx wrote:
    Since I have a dually towing the fiver, should I be going through any of the wider bus and truck lanes, or will I fit through the passenger car lanes? I've not had to cross any bridges yet nor have I passed a toll lane.