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Kentucky RiverLink

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RiverLink

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Kentucky Agencies Issuing Transponders

RiverLink

The electronic transponder/sticker issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky is RiverLink.

Drivers using the RiverLink can drive in RiverLink toll lanes and use all-electronic toll roads. Drivers from another state can also use a compatible transponderon Kentucky toll roads.

▸ The RiverLink can also be used on toll roads and most bridges in Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia and West Virginia.

Louisville-Southern Indiana Ohio River Bridges Project

RiverLink Transponders

Compatible Transponders

The following transponders are accepted on the toll roads in Kentucky, where you see a toll sign displaying the logos below. Any toll pass/transponder with a logo matching those shown below will be compatible with the RiverLink network in Kentucky.

Be aware that discounts given for using a toll pass or transponder may be restricted or otherwise limited to passes issued by Kentucky (highlighted).

  • riverlink
    riverlink
  • e-zpass
    e-zpass
  • i-pass
    i-pass
  • quick-pass
    quick pass
  • epass-xtra
    epass xtra
  • uni
    uni
  • sunpass-pro
    sunpass pro

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RiverLink

The Kentucky RiverLink

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Account Information For The Kentucky RiverLink

RiverLink

The main transponder issued in the Commonwealth of Kentucky is RiverLink.

If you wish to order the RiverLink, the commonwealth offers the following types of accounts:

RiverLink Personal Account

Kentucky offers drivers personal accounts for individuals and families. You may have as many as four RiverLink stickers or RiverLink transponders, or any combination up to four units, on a single account.

  • Up to four stickers or transponders per account
  • Must fund account with $20 minimum in prepaid tolls
  • May be funded with credit card or bank account

 GET MY RIVERLINK ▶ 

RiverLink Commercial Account

Kentucky offers business owners and truckers a commercial RiverLink account option. This is particularly useful for fleets.

  • For commercial business or accounts with more than four transponders
  • No limit on number of vehicles on account
  • Must fund each transponder/vehicle with a minimum $20 prepaid tolls
  • May be funded with credit card or bank account

 SET UP RIVERLINK ACCOUNT ▶ 

AVAILABLE TRANSPONDER TYPES

RiverLink Sticker, For Local Use Only

Kentucky offers drivers the option of getting a free RiverLink transponder for use on the local toll bridges connecting Louiville and the Southern Indiana metro area. While the toll pass transponder is free, you must still set up an account and fund toll charges to pay the costs of using the Ohio River Bridges.

It is important to note, the RiverLink sticker can not be moved from car to car. Once affixed to the windshield, it can not be removed without being destroyed.

  • Free transponder stickers
  • May be used on the Louisville toll bridges
  • Can NOT be used on toll roads outside the Louisville/Southern Indiana Metro

 GET MY RIVERLINK ▶ 

RiverLink Transponder, With E-ZPass Compatibility

Kentucky offers travelers a RiverLink transponder that is compatibile across the E-ZPass system. The E-ZPass-compatible RiverLink transponder unit costs $15 each, and you must still fund your account with pre-paid tolls before you can use your new RiverLink.

The RiverLink transponder, unlike the local-use sticker, can be moved from vehicle to vehicle, as you desire, as long as each vehicle is registered with RiverLink, so that the transponder and your license plate will be matched properly.

  • $15 each unit
  • May be used on the Louisville toll bridges
  • Fully compatible with E-ZPass across multiple states, including Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and more.

 GET MY RIVERLINK E-ZPASS ▶ 

NOTICE! These are links to the official toll agencies representing or issuing the passes listed. TurnpikeInfo.com is not affliated with any government agency.

Use the options below to guide you buying a transponder for Kentucky.

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Transponder Tips & Basics

Getting Started And Picking The Transponder

It is normal to get a toll transponder from the most prominent agency in any given state; however, how you travel can influence whether you get a different transponder, or even more than one.

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Families and businesses will often have more than one vehicle. This usually means there is more than one transponder/pass on an account.

Most agencies allow more than one transponder to be assigned to an account, often up to five per family, and more for businesses. However, only one transponder or sticker ID can be assigned to any one vehicle at any given time.

Once You Get Your Transponder

When you order a pass, you will be required to set up a toll pass account with the state or regional agency that issues the transponder or sticker. This is how you will manage your transponders, your vehicles and add funds to your new toll passes.

When you get your pass, you will need to associate the identification number on the transponder or sticker with the vehicle you are using.

Properly Installing Your Transponder

Proper installation of your new sticker or transponder is vital to assuring the device can be read by tolling equipment.

The illustration below provides a quick reference, and we have a complete installation guide, including special instructions for installing license-plate transponders, which are often used on large trucks and vehicles with metal-oxide windows.

▹ Installation Instructions ▹

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RiverLink Snapshot

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▸ The difference between paying with a RiverLink or E-ZPass and paying a toll by license plate becomes apparent to drivers heading northbound toward the Lewis And Clark Bridge, in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo taken October 14, 2022.

These Passes Will NOT Work In Kentucky!

NOTICE! If you are using a toll pass or transponder with one of the following networks, your pass will not work in Kentucky.

  • epass
  • epass xtra
  • expresstoll
  • eztag
  • fastrak
  • go pass
  • good to go
  • k-tag
  • leeway
  • macpass
  • movpass
  • palmetto pass
  • peach pass
  • pikepass
  • sunpass pro
  • toll tag
  • tolltag
  • trip tag
  • txtag
  • uni

Refer to our nationwide road guide to see which passes work for each toll road across North America.

▹ Passes By Road ▹

Transponder Compatibility For Kentucky

Compatible Transponders In Kentucky, Listed By Road

Abraham Lincoln Bridge

Agency: Louisville-Southern Indiana Ohio River Bridges Project

  • Primary
  • Compatible Passes
  • riverlink
  • E-zpass
  • epass xtra
  • i-pass
  • quick pass
  • riverlink
  • sunpass pro
  • uni

John F Kennedy Memorial Bridge

Agency: Louisville-Southern Indiana Ohio River Bridges Project

  • Primary
  • Compatible Passes
  • riverlink
  • E-zpass
  • epass xtra
  • i-pass
  • quick pass
  • riverlink
  • sunpass pro
  • uni

Lewis And Clark Bridge

Agency: Louisville-Southern Indiana Ohio River Bridges Project

  • Primary
  • Compatible Passes
  • riverlink
  • E-zpass
  • epass xtra
  • i-pass
  • quick pass
  • riverlink
  • sunpass pro
  • uni
RiverLink

RiverLink Outside Of Kentucky

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States Accepting RiverLink

States where RiverLink is accepted are shown here. You can review transponder options and rules for each state shown below, as well as calculate your tolls and view maps.

Select a state for transponder information. Use the buttons at right for more options.

We only show above those states where we can verify acceptance of RiverLink.

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