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Breakaway

Breakaway is our toll discount program and your pass to seamless crossing at the Gordie Howe International Bridge. For businesses, commuters or occasional travellers, opening a Breakaway account is your direct route to hassle-free payment and discounted rates when the bridge opens. 
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Account Options

Personal Prepaid Account

Prepaid account for individuals, families and commuters with passenger-type vehicles. This account type offers up to four Breakaway tags.  

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Business Prepaid Account

Prepaid business account designed for businesses of any size and vehicle types. This account type offers unlimited Breakaway tags conveniently linked through one account.  

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Business Postpaid Account

Monthly invoiced account for large business fleets conducting more than 1000 trips per month. A contractual relationship is required along with a more extensive registration process.  

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How it Works

Once your Breakaway tag is installed, simply drive through any open toll lane at the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The toll will be automatically deducted from your prepaid account or invoiced through monthly billing (Business Postpaid Accounts only) and the gate will open.

Breakaway accounts also can be linked to NEXUS cards or scanned through a QR code at toll lanes for added convenience.

Breakaway Tags

An image of the Breakaway windshield tag which includes the Breakaway logo, QR code and barcode.

Windshield Tag

A sticker tag to attach to your vehicle windshield for electronic toll collection. 

An image of the Breakaway headlamp tag which includes the Breakaway logo and barcode.

Headlamp Tag

A sticker tag to attach to your motorcycle headlamp or on specialized vehicles.

An image of the Breakaway licence plate tag which includes the Breakaway logo and barcode.

Licence Plate Tag

 Alternative tag to mount on a vehicle licence plate for specialized vehicles.

How it Works

Once your Breakaway tag is installed, simply drive through any open toll lane at the Gordie Howe International Bridge, toll will be automatically deducted from your prepaid account or invoiced through monthly billing (Business Postpaid only), and the gate will open.

Breakaway tags also can be linked to NEXUS cards or scanned through a QR code at toll lanes for added convenience.

Breakaway Tags

Windshield Tag

A sticker tag to attach to your vehicle windshield for electronic toll collection. 

An image of the Breakaway windshield tag which includes the Breakaway logo, QR code and barcode.

Headlamp Tag

A sticker tag to attach to your motorcycle headlamp or on specialized vehicles.

An image of the Breakaway headlamp tag which includes the Breakaway logo and barcode.

Licence Plate Tag

 Alternative tag to mount on a vehicle licence plate for specialized vehicles.

An image of the Breakaway licence plate tag which includes the Breakaway logo and barcode.

How to Install Your Tag

  1. Watch “How to Install your Breakaway Tag” video
  2. Download installation instructions
Clean, peel, stick, activate.

Remember to activate your Breakaway tag after installation.

Accounts are easily managed online or by calling Breakaway Customer Care.
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