Peach Pass is an

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system in use in the U.S. state of

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, which is currently used primarily for

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s and express toll lanes on

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(I-75),

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, and I-575 in metropolitan

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. Peach Pass can also be used on toll roads in Florida ( SunPass), North Carolina (

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), and states that accepts

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(full interoperability as of January 19th, 2024.) In the future, the Peach Pass toll system is expected to incorporate additional proposed express toll lanes along State Route 400 (SR 400) north of I-285,

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east and west of I-285, I-75 between I-675 and I-285, and around the perimeter of I-285 between major activity centers surrounding Atlanta, with the intent of easing traffic congestion for suburban commuters traveling inside perimeter city limits during peak commuting times. The goal is to keep traffic moving consistently above in the express lanes and help reduce traffic congestion in the free lanes as well.

Design

Peach Pass is an RFID transponder in the form of a sticker that drivers put inside their windshields. Customers may either open a Peach Pass account with a minimum deposit of $20 replenished by a major credit card or debit card, or purchase a "Pay n GO!" Peach Pass at participating CVS or

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locations for $2.50 with an initial deposit of at least $20.

Interoperability

Georgia's Peach Pass currently works with similar systems in Florida and North Carolina. NationalPass users may use Georgia's facilities as well as those outside the state. PeachPass was originally to be compatible with E-ZPass by 2021, but that date has since been pushed to the 2nd quarter of 2022. In July 2023, they expanded interoperability with the following E-ZPass states: Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, and Rhode Island. Peach Pass became fully interoperable with the E-ZPass system as of January 2024.

History

The Peach Pass is the successor to the Georgia Cruise Card, which was used for electronic toll collection at the former toll plaza on SR 400 in

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before tolls were removed in 2013.

Accepted locations in Georgia

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/ I-575 Northwest Corridor Express Lanes (between I-285 and Acworth/ Canton) *I-75 South Metro Express Lanes (between McDonough and I-675) *

Express Lanes and Express Lanes Extension (between I-285 and northeastern

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