The word toll usually refers to a kind of payment that transport drivers make, in order to have the right to circulate on public roads. In other words, the toll refers to a fee that is charged to the means of transport, whether land or sea, so that they have the permission to use the space of the respective communication route.
All the money that is collected through the collection of tolls, is used, in general, to cover the costs of maintenance of the road or river infrastructure, such as roads, navigation channels, etc.
In general, tolls are administered by the state, which, directly or through an intermediary, is responsible for the collection of users who travel through roads, bridges or tunnels. This money is usually paid at the so-called toll stations, which are established on the roads themselves, or bridges where you travel. It should be added that the only difficulty that this toll collection system presents is the congestion that originates in the toll stations, during the hours called "peak" which is where there is an increase in traffic flow.
Another thing, regarding the rate to pay, is that it is not the same (in the case of land roads) for all vehicles, since heavy-duty vehicles must pay a higher rate, while small vehicles, pay a lower amount.
As for maritime transport, it also pays a toll. For example, ships to cross the canal to Panama, must cancel a fee or toll. However, shipping, prefers to cancel this fee as they go through this channel, makes them save, time and fuel.
