A viewer recently asked, What exactly is toll by plate and have they been free if there was no attendant?" READ MORE: ASK TROOPER STEVE | WHAT THE HONKIf youre traveling from SR 417 to the Northbound Turnpike that toll is the only toll by plate. If you have a transponder linked to your license plate then you will be charged that way if not then youll receive a bill in the mail. This has been basically converted into either pay by transponder or pay by plate. Something to keep in mind, the expressway authority can put a hold on your license plate if you do not pay your fees.