<P> A toll road, also known as a turnpike or tollway, is a public or private road for which a fee (or toll) is assessed for passage . It is a form of road pricing typically implemented to help recoup the cost of road construction and maintenance . </P> <P> Toll roads have existed in some form since antiquity, with tolls levied on passing travellers on foot, wagon or horseback; but their prominence increased with the rise of the automobile, and many modern tollways charge fees for motor vehicles exclusively . The amount of the toll usually varies by vehicle type, weight, or number of axles, with freight trucks often charged higher rates than cars . </P>

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