Causeways

The Department of Transportation & Public Works (DTPW) operates the toll plazas on the Rickenbacker and Venetian Causeways. Both plazas operate under pay-as-you-go and electronic prepaid toll systems.

The Rickenbacker and Venetian Causeways Annual plan renewal program starts July 10 every year. Although the annual plan runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30, customers can purchase a plan at any time of the year. For more information, visit causewaystoll.com or contact our customer service center at 305-854-2468 or 305-579-5436, Mon. through Fri., 8 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For additional assistance, email [email protected].

Rickenbacker Causeway

The Rickenbacker Causeway toll plaza processes traffic through four lanes for entry to the islands of Key Biscayne and Virginia Key, as well as the beaches along the causeway.

Number of Axles	Sunpass	Toll-by-Plate
2 axles	$2.25	$3
3 axles	$13.50	$16
4 axles	$16.70	$19.75
5 axles	$20.25	$24
Per each additional axle	$4.05	$4.20
Toll-By-Plate monthly invoice fee		$2.50

Resident Annual Plan
All annual plans are valid from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30 regardless of when you purchase the plan, and can be purchase through the Causeways website. The cost of the Rickenbacker Causeway Resident Plan is $24 per vehicle, and will not be pro-rated throughout the year.

To obtain a Rickenbacker Causeway Resident Plan, you'll need to provide:

A copy of current driver's license showing a Key Biscayne residential address
Current vehicle registration – Vehicle must be registered to the account holder and reflect a Key Biscayne residential address
Proof of Residency – Customer must present one of the following: property tax bill, current utility bill (FPL or Water) or cable bill, each reflecting the same residential address as the driver's license
The Rickenbacker Resident Plan is available for two-axle non-commercial vehicles only.

Open or update your annual plan online. All annual plans require a valid SunPass.

For questions regarding the annual plan or the renewal process, call 305-854-2468 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. or email [email protected].

Commuter Plan
The Rickenbacker Causeway Commuter Plan provides unlimited passage through the Rickenbacker Toll Plaza. Commuters are restricted to persons employed on the Rickenbacker Causeway or Key Biscayne. This annual plan is valid from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30, and can be purchased online.

The cost of the Rickenbacker Causeway Commuter Plan is $60 per vehicle. The annual plan rate will not be pro-rated throughout the year.

To obtain a Rickenbacker Causeway Commuter Plan, you'll need to provide:

Copy of current vehicle registration. Registration must be under applicant’s name
Proof of employment, one of the following is accepted: copy of a pay stub reflecting a Causeway business address or Key Biscayne address
The Rickenbacker Commuter Plan is available for two-axle non-commercial vehicles only.

Open or update your annual plan online. All annual plans require a valid SunPass.

For questions regarding the annual plan or the renewal process, call 305-854-2468 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. or email [email protected].

School Plan
The Rickenbacker Causeway School Plan provides unlimited passage through the Rickenbacker Toll Plaza. This Plans are restricted to persons attending school on the Rickenbacker Causeway or Key Biscayne and can be purchased online.

The cost of the Rickenbacker Causeway School Plan is $60 per vehicle. The annual plan rate will not be pro-rated throughout the year.

To obtain a Rickenbacker Causeway School Plan, you will need to provide:

Copy of current vehicle registration. Registration must be under student or parent’s name
Current academic schedule with student ID
The Rickenbacker School Plan is available for two-axle non-commercial vehicles only.

Open or update your annual plan online. All annual plans require a valid SunPass.

For questions regarding the annual plan or the renewal process, call 305-854-2468 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. or email [email protected].

Weight Limits
There are no posted limits on the Rickenbacker, which does not mean that unlimited loads can traverse the bridges. Only legal loads as defined by Florida Statute are allowed.

Wide Loads
The maximum width of a vehicle including load that can be accommodated through the Rickenbacker Toll Plaza is 13 feet. The maximum height clearance is 15 feet. In the event that the size of a vehicle exceeds these limits, contact:

Miami-Dade Police Dept. / Wide-Load Escort
Special Patrol Bureau - Motorcycle Unit
1519 NW 79th Avenue, Doral, FL 33126
305-468-1221
[email protected]

Venetian Causeway

The Venetian Causeway toll plaza has four lanes and processes two-way traffic, and connects mainland Miami with the Venetian Islands and Miami Beach. C-Pass transponders or cash are no longer accepted.

Number of Axles	Sunpass	Toll-by-Plate
2 axles	$2.25	$3
3 axles	$3.80	$4.90
4 axles	$5	$6.50
5 axles	$6.30	$8.15
Per each additional axle	$1.10	$1.50
Toll-By-Plate monthly invoice fee		$2.50

Annual Plan
All annual plans are valid from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30 regardless of when you purchase the plan, and can be purchase through the causeways website.

Property Owner Plan
The Venetian Causeway Owner Plan provides unlimited toll passage through the Venetian Toll Plaza for Venetian Causeway property owners and their children 23 years old or younger who live with their parents. This annual plan can be obtained online.

There is no cost for this plan; however, to obtain a Property Owner Plan you must provide the following:

A copy of the property owner’s Driver's License
Current Vehicle Registration - Registration must contain the name of the property owner purchasing the plan
Proof of Ownership - A copy of your property tax bill / folio number will be the only acceptable proof of ownership
The Venetian Owner Plan is available for two-axle non-commercial vehicles only

Open or update your annual plan online. All annual plans require a valid SunPass.

For questions regarding the annual plan or the renewal process, call 305-854-2468 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. or email [email protected].

Commuter Plan
To obtain or renew a commuter plan, you must either be a resident or employed on one of the Venetian Islands or a Sunset Harbour resident. This plan is valid from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30 of the following year and is not pro-rated throughout the year.

The Venetian Commuter Plan is available for two-axle non-commercial vehicles only. To renew your annual plan, submit proof of residency or employment; a copy of your current vehicle registration; and the $90 fee.

To obtain a Venetian Causeway Commuter Plan as a renter, you must provide the following:

A copy of current driver's license with Venetian address
Current vehicle registration - Vehicle must be registered under applicant's name and reflect Venetian residential address
Proof of Residency - Customer must present one of the following: current utility bill (FPL or Water), or cable bill along with driver's license, each reflecting Venetian Causeway address

To apply as an employee, you'll need to provide:

Current vehicle registration, vehicle must be registered under applicant's name
Driver's License
Pay stub - Pay stub must reflect a Venetian Causeway business address
The Venetian Commuter Plan is available for two-axle non-commercial vehicles only

Open or update your annual plan online. All annual plans require a valid SunPass.

For questions regarding the annual plan or the renewal process, call 305-854-2468, Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-noon, and 1 p.m.-5 p.m., or email [email protected].

Weight Limits
Weight limits are currently in effect for the Venetian Causeway. No access is allowed to vehicles exceeding the posted limits without a permit. Violation of these weight restrictions may result in a traffic citation per Florida Statute 316.555.

For vehicle weight permit information, call 786-469-5264 or email [email protected].