About BreezeBy Electronic Bridge Tolling
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The BreezeBy electronic tolling system offers discounted tolls for drivers crossing the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge and the Bridge of the Gods in Cascade Locks. BreezeBy account holders pay $1.75 per crossing on the Hood River Bridge and $1.25 per crossing on the Bridge of the Gods (cash toll for the Hood River Bridge is $3.50, and for the Bridge of the Gods in Cascade Locks, it is $3.00).
Tribal members, tribal government employees, and CRITFC employees can apply for a Tribal Member BreezeBy Account to receive toll-free travel on the Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge. Click here for more information on how to apply.
How to Get Started with BreezeBy
New BreezeBy accounts can be created online here or in person at either Port office. After registration, a vehicle transponder will be mailed to you, typically within two business days. When creating your account, have your vehicle’s license plate number, make, model, and year ready. Once your account is set up, you can easily manage it online 24/7 here.
Manage Your BreezeBy Account
BreezeBy customers can perform a range of tasks online:
- Replenish your account balance
- Update vehicle information (Note: To update your license plate, please contact the Port office directly)
- Order additional transponders
- Update payment methods
- Print statements
- Add a second authorized user
- Sign up for bridge closure and traffic alerts
Keeping your BreezeBy account information up to date is essential to avoid issues like unpaid tolls or disruptions in service.
BreezeBy Quick Facts
- Easy to Set Up: Opening a BreezeBy account is quick and provides significant toll discounts.
- No Bank Account Required: You don’t need a bank account for BreezeBy. Cash or check payments are accepted at the Port office during regular business hours or through the dropbox located outside the main door of the Port office, which is accessible at any time. Envelopes are provided for dropbox payments. However, linking a credit or debit card to your account for automatic balance replenishment is the most convenient and efficient way to manage your toll payments.
- Affordable Transponders: The first transponder is free, and additional transponders are available for $5.00 each (standard decal type).
BreezeBy Quickstart Guide
Click here for transponder installation instructions
BreezeBy Terms & Conditions
Click here to read the full BreezeBy Terms & Conditions
Using BreezeBy on the Hood River Bridge:
- Transponders: Transponder readers are located before the toll area, so your transponder will be read as you pass through, and your account will be charged automatically.
- Speed limit: A 10 MPH speed limit is enforced through the toll area. Do not stop in the toll lanes.
- Traffic light indicators: The traffic lights at the toll area indicate your BreezeBy account balance:
- Green light: Your account balance is sufficient.
- Yellow light: Your balance is below the $10.00 minimum threshold.
Using BreezeBy on the Bridge of the Gods:
- Same lanes as cash payers: BreezeBy customers travel through the same lanes as those paying with cash, but they do not need to stop to pay. Transponder readers are located at the toll plaza entrance, and your account will be automatically charged as you pass.
- Speed limit: 5 MPH speed limit in the toll plaza. Please proceed with caution.
- Traffic light indicators: The traffic lights at the toll plaza show your account balance:
- Green light: Your account balance is sufficient.
- Yellow light: Your balance is below the $10.00 minimum threshold.
- Red light: Negative balance. If the light is red, you must pay the cash toll rate directly to the booth attendant. Do not pay at the toll booth to replenish your BreezeBy account for safety reasons. Payments can be made online or at the Port office.
Need Help?
For assistance with your BreezeBy account or to learn more, please contact us at:
- Email: BreezeBy@portofhoodriver.com
- Phone: (541) 386-1645 (during regular business hours)
Frequently Asked Questions
You can pay your toll on the day of your crossing or within 14 days after to avoid an unpaid toll invoice and any associated fees. Simply pay here: https://csc.portofhoodriver.com/paytoll.
Yes, cash payments can be made at the Port office during regular business hours or through the dropbox located outside the main door of the Port office, which is accessible at any time. Envelopes are provided for dropbox payments. To avoid an unpaid toll invoice, payments must be received on the day of your crossing or within 14 days after.
If you received an invoice despite having a BreezeBy account, it’s likely due to outdated vehicle information, such as an unregistered or incorrect license plate. Another common reason is an insufficient account balance at the time of travel. Please check your account to ensure all vehicle details are current and that your balance meets the minimum threshold.
Toll rates are determined by the number of axles detected when your vehicle crosses the bridge. An incorrect charge may result from a misclassification or an issue with how your vehicle was read by the system. If you suspect an error, please contact the Port office directly.
If a toll is not paid, the following process occurs:
- Video Toll (VToll) Billing: A VToll invoice is issued to the vehicle’s registered owner if payment is not made at the toll facility, or if there are insufficient funds in a BreezeBy account. The invoice will be sent within 14 days of the toll crossing.
- First Invoice: The registered owner has 30 days to pay the toll, which can be done via check, phone, or the BreezeBy app. A $3 ancillary fee is also charged.
- Second Invoice: If payment is not received within 30 days, a second invoice is issued with a $25 late fee in addition to the original toll and ancillary fee.
- Collections: If payment is not made within 90 days, the account is transferred to collections.
- Oregon DMV Hold: For vehicles registered in Oregon, a hold will be placed on the vehicle’s registration, which is removed once payment is made.
Click here for transponder installation instructions.