Cashless tolling on the New York State Thruway began on Friday, November 13. As part of the project, American-made steel gantries have been installed to replace cash collection at toll booths. Motorists will notice gantries over the Thruway or on exit ramps. The high-speed electronic toll collection system is expected to minimize traffic congestion, increase safety, and speed traffic flow.
What cashless tolling means for drivers:
•Vehicles without E-ZPass tags will have their license plate image captured.
•The NYS Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will mail a toll bill to the registered owner of the vehicle.
•The motorist has 30 days to pay the bill; after 60 days, late fees are added; after 100 days, a violation fee is added.
To avoid missed bills, late fees, and violations, drivers are encouraged to take advantage of the most convenient and cost-effective way to travel New York’s roadways, bridges, and tunnels by signing up for E-ZPass. With a New York E-ZPass tag, drivers save on tolls across the state, including a five percent discount along the entire 570-mile New York State Thruway. At AAA Travel & Insurance Centers, E-ZPass tags are sold for $25 and come pre-loaded with $25 on the account. AAA says that sales of E-ZPass tags have increased dramatically over the past few months, with motorists preparing for cashless tolling.
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