Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS PLATEPAY?
PlatePay is one of two cashless tolling payment systems offered by the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. Cashless tolling technology allows motorists to continue through toll plazas without stopping and instead customers may pay tolls online at their convenience.
Cameras at these toll plazas take a photo of the vehicle’s license plate as the vehicle passes through and then:
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If the driver has a PIKEPASS, the account is charged as usual. Customers are encouraged to keep their PIKEPASS account updated with their vehicle(s) information.
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​If the driver does not have a PIKEPASS, OTA will mail an invoice to the registered owner of the vehicle. The PlatePay rate is higher than the PIKEPASS rate. To avoid the higher rate, we encourage customers to open a PIKEPASS account.
HOW DO I PAY MY TOLL IF I NORMALLY PAY CASH?
OTA will send you an invoice in the mail for trips through our PlatePay system. The invoice will detail how to pay your toll. For an example of the PlatePay invoice, click here.
To access the online payment portal, visit https://platepay.pikepass.com
DO THE CAMERAS TAKE PHOTOS OF PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE?
No. The camera system associated with PlatePay only takes a photo of the license plate and does not take pictures of the interior of the vehicle.
WHAT IF I RECEIVE A PLATEPAY INVOICE FOR A VEHICLE THAT IS NOT MINE?
If you recently sold a vehicle and received a PlatePay invoice, please login to the Pay My Invoice or Search by License Plate area and look for the Affidavit of Non-Liability or call our Customer Service line at 1-800-PIKEPASS (1-800-745-3727).
AM I DOUBLE-BILLED IF MY PIKEPASS IS READ AND THE CAMERA TAKES A PICTURE OF MY LICENSE PLATE?
No. PIKEPASS account holders will notice no change in their payment process of tolls. PIKEPASS customers’ tolls will continue to be deducted from their PIKEPASS account balance. Customers are encouraged to keep their PIKEPASS account updated with their vehicle(s) information.
IS THE PLATEPAY SYSTEM BEING USED TO ISSUE TICKETS FOR SPEEDING?
No. The PlatePay system is only being used as a cashless tolling system to create a free flow of traffic that will save drivers time while providing a safer and more efficient means of travel.
IS MY PRIVACY PROTECTED WHEN USING THIS SYSTEM?
Yes. Every driver’s privacy remains protected and your personal information connected to payment for PlatePay is secure.
WHAT IS THE EASIEST AND MOST ECONOMICAL WAY TO TRAVEL OKLAHOMA’S TURNPIKES?
The PIKEPASS toll tag provides the lowest toll rate available to turnpike customers. Those making a PlatePay payment online will be given the option to easily transfer the PlatePay toll to the PIKEPASS rate by opening a new account online.