Definition

Noun: A toll plaza is a designated area, typically on a highway, bridge, or tunnel, where tollbooths are grouped together to collect fees from road users.

Usage

A toll plaza is the specific location where vehicles stop or slow down to pay a toll. It consists of multiple lanes and tollbooths.

Examples

• Drivers should slow down when approaching the toll plaza.
• There was heavy traffic at the toll plaza during the holiday weekend.
• The new electronic toll plaza allows cars to pass through without stopping.

Advanced Usage

• "to approach a toll plaza": To come near the area where tolls are collected.
  • Signs warned drivers to approach the toll plaza with caution.
• "to pass through a toll plaza": To travel through the toll collection area.
  • Vehicles with transponders can pass through the toll plaza at high speed.

Variants and Related Words

• Tollbooth (n): A booth or kiosk where a toll is paid. (A toll plaza contains multiple tollbooths).
• Tollgate (n): A gate or barrier at a tollbooth that controls access.
• Toll road (n): A road on which a toll is charged for passage.

Synonyms

• Toll station
• Toll collection point

Related Phrases

• "Toll plaza congestion": Traffic backup caused by vehicles slowing or stopping at the toll collection area.
  • The construction aims to reduce toll plaza congestion.

Noun

1. an area where tollbooths are located