(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.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1265, eff. 7/18/2014.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1324, eff. 10/21/2016.