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= Jamaica Toll Roads 2025: Complete Guide =
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'''System:''' Highway 2000 East-West & North-South corridors<br>
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'''Operators:''' TransJamaican Highway Limited & Jamaica North South Highway Company<br>
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'''Currency:''' Jamaican Dollar (JMD)<br>
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'''Coverage:''' 116 km total - connecting Kingston, Spanish Town, May Pen, Ocho Rios<br>
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'''Technology:''' T-Tag electronic collection, manual payment lanes
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[https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-jamaica Calculate Jamaica Toll]
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== Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Jamaica? 2025 Update ==
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Yes, Jamaica operates Highway 2000, the country's primary toll road system with two major corridors: East-West (TransJam Highways) connecting Kingston to May Pen, and North-South connecting Kingston to Ocho Rios. The system uses cash payments at toll plazas, with electronic T-Tag options available for frequent users.
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== Jamaica Toll Costs: Current Rates ==
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Jamaica's toll system uses a vehicle classification based on height and length dimensions, with four vehicle classes and different rates at each toll plaza.
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=== Vehicle Classification System (2025) ===
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<table class="toll-table">
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<tr>
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<th>Vehicle Class</th>
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<th>Height & Length Requirements</th>
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<th>Typical Vehicles</th>
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</tr>
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<td>Class 1</td>
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<td>Height <1.70m AND Length <5.50m</td>
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<td>Cars, small SUVs, motorcycles</td>
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</tr>
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<td>Class 2</td>
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<td>Height >1.70m OR Length >5.50m</td>
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<td>Large SUVs, pickup trucks, vans</td>
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</tr>
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<td>Class 3</td>
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<td>Height >1.70m AND Length >5.50m</td>
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<td>Large trucks, buses, commercial vehicles</td>
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</tr>
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<td>Class 4</td>
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<td>Two-wheeled vehicles</td>
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<td>Motorcycles, scooters</td>
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</tr>
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</table>
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=== Current East-West Highway Toll Rates (2025) ===
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<th>Plaza</th>
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<th>Class 1</th>
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<th>Class 2</th>
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<th>Class 3</th>
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<th>T-Tag Discount</th>
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</tr>
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<td>Portmore</td>
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<td>JMD $360</td>
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<td>JMD $660</td>
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<td>JMD $1,090</td>
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<td>Class 1: $350, Class 2: $630</td>
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</tr>
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<td>Spanish Town</td>
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<td>JMD $270</td>
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<td>JMD $470</td>
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<td>JMD $800</td>
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<td>Class 1: $260, Class 2: $440</td>
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</tr>
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<td>Vineyards</td>
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<td>JMD $730</td>
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<td>JMD $1,100</td>
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<td>JMD $2,200</td>
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<td>Class 1: $650</td>
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</tr>
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<td>May Pen</td>
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<td>JMD $240</td>
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<td>JMD $390</td>
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<td>JMD $700</td>
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<td>Class 1: $220</td>
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</table>
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=== North-South Highway Rates ===
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The North-South Highway (Edward Seaga Highway) operates with different toll rates, with full corridor travel from Caymanas to Mammee Bay costing Class 1 vehicles JMD $2,230, Class 2 vehicles JMD $4,465, and Class 3 vehicles JMD $6,695.
  
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== How to Pay Jamaica Tolls ==
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=== Payment Methods ===
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* '''Cash:''' Jamaica toll roads operate on a cash-only system at manual lanes, accepting Jamaican dollars.
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* '''T-Tag Electronic:''' Prepaid electronic system for East-West Highway with dedicated lanes and discount rates.
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* '''E-PASS:''' North-South Highway uses a separate electronic system requiring a JMD $6,000 onboard unit (OBU).
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=== T-Tag Benefits ===
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T-Tag customers in Classes 1 and 2 receive frequent user rewards - the 10th weekly trip at any plaza is free, and trips 11+ receive a 10% discount. As of December 2024, T-Tag top-ups are available through the GO Platform network at thousands of merchants island-wide.
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== Recent Changes (2025) ==
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* July 2024: New toll rates implemented with increases across most vehicle classes and plazas.
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* May-June 2025: TransJam Highways offered massive discounts on T-Tag packages.
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* December 2024: Partnership with TEPL expanded T-Tag top-up locations across Jamaica.
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== Highway Specifications ==
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=== East-West Highway (TransJam Highways) ===
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* Speed limit: 110 km/h
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* Total length: 49.9 km with two corridors
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* Four toll plazas: Portmore, Spanish Town, Vineyards, May Pen
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=== North-South Highway (Edward Seaga Highway) ===
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* Speed limit: 80 km/h
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* Total length: 66.47 km from Caymanas to Mammee Bay
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* Six toll plazas serving route through Spanish Town, Bog Walk, Linstead, Ewarton, Moneague, and Ocho Rios
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== Planning Your Journey ==
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=== Cost Considerations ===
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* '''Daily costs:''' Budget JMD $500-2,000 depending on vehicle class and route
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* '''T-Tag savings:''' Up to JMD $30-50 per trip for frequent users
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* '''Cross-highway travel:''' Electronic tags are not interoperable - T-Tag works only on East-West, E-PASS only on North-South
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=== Safety Requirements ===
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Vehicles must be in good mechanical condition for highway speeds, with properly inflated tires and sufficient fuel. Emergency stopping is limited to 30 minutes before mandatory removal.
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== Jamaica vs. Caribbean Neighbors ==
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<table class="toll-table">
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<tr>
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<th>Country</th>
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<th>System Type</th>
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<th>Coverage</th>
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<th>Payment Methods</th>
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</tr>
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<td>Jamaica</td>
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<td>Distance-based toll plazas</td>
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<td>116 km modern highways</td>
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<td>Cash, T-Tag, E-PASS</td>
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</tr>
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<td>Dominican Republic</td>
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<td>Toll highways</td>
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<td>Multiple autopistas</td>
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<td>Cash (USD/Pesos), credit cards</td>
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</tr>
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<td>Cuba</td>
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<td>Toll-free autopistas</td>
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<td>654 km motorways</td>
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<td>No tolls</td>
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<td>Haiti</td>
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<td>No formal system</td>
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<td>Limited infrastructure</td>
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<td>Various payment methods</td>
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</table>
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== Frequently Asked Questions ==
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=== Can I avoid Jamaica tolls? ===
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Yes, alternative routes exist using older roads, but expect significantly longer travel times and challenging road conditions. Highway 2000 reduces journey times and provides safer, more comfortable travel.
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=== What happens if I don't pay? ===
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Under the Toll Roads Act, toll payment is mandatory before using the road. Toll collection is enforced at entry/exit points.
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=== Do tourists get different rates? ===
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No, toll rates are the same for all users regardless of residency status. However, tourists typically pay cash while residents may benefit from T-Tag discounts.
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=== Can I use credit cards? ===
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Credit cards are not accepted at toll plazas due to processing speed requirements, but can be used to top up T-Tag accounts at sales offices.
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=== Why are there two different electronic systems? ===
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The East-West and North-South highways are operated by different companies (TransJamaican Highway Limited and Jamaica North South Highway Company) with separate electronic toll collection systems.
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== Emergency Information ==
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=== Highway Emergency Contacts ===
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* '''East-West Emergency:''' 888-429-5632
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* '''North-South Emergency:''' 888-429-5674
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* '''T-Tag Balance Enquiries:''' 876-704-3434
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=== Regulatory Authority ===
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Toll Authority of Jamaica - regulatory agency under the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, responsible for monitoring all toll road operators.
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[https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-jamaica Calculate Your Jamaica Toll Cost]
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Latest revision as of 20:43, 1 July 2025

Jamaica Toll Roads 2025: Complete Guide

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System: Highway 2000 East-West & North-South corridors
Operators: TransJamaican Highway Limited & Jamaica North South Highway Company
Currency: Jamaican Dollar (JMD)
Coverage: 116 km total - connecting Kingston, Spanish Town, May Pen, Ocho Rios
Technology: T-Tag electronic collection, manual payment lanes

Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Jamaica? 2025 Update

Yes, Jamaica operates Highway 2000, the country's primary toll road system with two major corridors: East-West (TransJam Highways) connecting Kingston to May Pen, and North-South connecting Kingston to Ocho Rios. The system uses cash payments at toll plazas, with electronic T-Tag options available for frequent users.

Jamaica Toll Costs: Current Rates

Jamaica's toll system uses a vehicle classification based on height and length dimensions, with four vehicle classes and different rates at each toll plaza.

Vehicle Classification System (2025)

Vehicle Class Height & Length Requirements Typical Vehicles
Class 1 Height <1.70m AND Length <5.50m Cars, small SUVs, motorcycles
Class 2 Height >1.70m OR Length >5.50m Large SUVs, pickup trucks, vans
Class 3 Height >1.70m AND Length >5.50m Large trucks, buses, commercial vehicles
Class 4 Two-wheeled vehicles Motorcycles, scooters

Current East-West Highway Toll Rates (2025)

Plaza Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 T-Tag Discount
Portmore JMD $360 JMD $660 JMD $1,090 Class 1: $350, Class 2: $630
Spanish Town JMD $270 JMD $470 JMD $800 Class 1: $260, Class 2: $440
Vineyards JMD $730 JMD $1,100 JMD $2,200 Class 1: $650
May Pen JMD $240 JMD $390 JMD $700 Class 1: $220

North-South Highway Rates

The North-South Highway (Edward Seaga Highway) operates with different toll rates, with full corridor travel from Caymanas to Mammee Bay costing Class 1 vehicles JMD $2,230, Class 2 vehicles JMD $4,465, and Class 3 vehicles JMD $6,695.

How to Pay Jamaica Tolls

Payment Methods

  • Cash: Jamaica toll roads operate on a cash-only system at manual lanes, accepting Jamaican dollars.
  • T-Tag Electronic: Prepaid electronic system for East-West Highway with dedicated lanes and discount rates.
  • E-PASS: North-South Highway uses a separate electronic system requiring a JMD $6,000 onboard unit (OBU).

T-Tag Benefits

T-Tag customers in Classes 1 and 2 receive frequent user rewards - the 10th weekly trip at any plaza is free, and trips 11+ receive a 10% discount. As of December 2024, T-Tag top-ups are available through the GO Platform network at thousands of merchants island-wide.

Recent Changes (2025)

  • July 2024: New toll rates implemented with increases across most vehicle classes and plazas.
  • May-June 2025: TransJam Highways offered massive discounts on T-Tag packages.
  • December 2024: Partnership with TEPL expanded T-Tag top-up locations across Jamaica.

Highway Specifications

East-West Highway (TransJam Highways)

  • Speed limit: 110 km/h
  • Total length: 49.9 km with two corridors
  • Four toll plazas: Portmore, Spanish Town, Vineyards, May Pen

North-South Highway (Edward Seaga Highway)

  • Speed limit: 80 km/h
  • Total length: 66.47 km from Caymanas to Mammee Bay
  • Six toll plazas serving route through Spanish Town, Bog Walk, Linstead, Ewarton, Moneague, and Ocho Rios

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations

  • Daily costs: Budget JMD $500-2,000 depending on vehicle class and route
  • T-Tag savings: Up to JMD $30-50 per trip for frequent users
  • Cross-highway travel: Electronic tags are not interoperable - T-Tag works only on East-West, E-PASS only on North-South

Safety Requirements

Vehicles must be in good mechanical condition for highway speeds, with properly inflated tires and sufficient fuel. Emergency stopping is limited to 30 minutes before mandatory removal.

Jamaica vs. Caribbean Neighbors

Country System Type Coverage Payment Methods
Jamaica Distance-based toll plazas 116 km modern highways Cash, T-Tag, E-PASS
Dominican Republic Toll highways Multiple autopistas Cash (USD/Pesos), credit cards
Cuba Toll-free autopistas 654 km motorways No tolls
Haiti No formal system Limited infrastructure Various payment methods

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid Jamaica tolls?

Yes, alternative routes exist using older roads, but expect significantly longer travel times and challenging road conditions. Highway 2000 reduces journey times and provides safer, more comfortable travel.

What happens if I don't pay?

Under the Toll Roads Act, toll payment is mandatory before using the road. Toll collection is enforced at entry/exit points.

Do tourists get different rates?

No, toll rates are the same for all users regardless of residency status. However, tourists typically pay cash while residents may benefit from T-Tag discounts.

Can I use credit cards?

Credit cards are not accepted at toll plazas due to processing speed requirements, but can be used to top up T-Tag accounts at sales offices.

Why are there two different electronic systems?

The East-West and North-South highways are operated by different companies (TransJamaican Highway Limited and Jamaica North South Highway Company) with separate electronic toll collection systems.

Emergency Information

Highway Emergency Contacts

  • East-West Emergency: 888-429-5632
  • North-South Emergency: 888-429-5674
  • T-Tag Balance Enquiries: 876-704-3434

Regulatory Authority

Toll Authority of Jamaica - regulatory agency under the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, responsible for monitoring all toll road operators.

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