What happens if you drive through a toll without paying in NY?

The registered owner will receive a violation notice in the mail (usually within two weeks). Each violation transaction is assessed a $57.50 penalty in addition to the toll amount due. If the registered owner has no previous violations, the penalties will be waived. This is a courtesy for first time violators only.



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There are several ways to pay tolls in New York City: E-ZPass, Tolls by Mail, and Pay Toll Now. No matter how you pay, you can use any lane. Only E-ZPass will get you a discount of 30-50 percent.

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To know if you owe toll in New York, you can visit: E-ZPass NY Violation page. Toll By Mail Inquiry page.

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The registered owner will receive a violation notice in the mail (usually within two weeks). Each violation transaction is assessed a $57.50 penalty in addition to the toll amount due. If the registered owner has no previous violations, the penalties will be waived. This is a courtesy for first time violators only.

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You may dispute the toll violations if you believe you are not responsible for them. To do this, contact the E-ZPass Customer Service Center at 718-313-9414 to speak with a customer service specialist regarding your outstanding toll violations and ask for further explanation regarding the dispute process.

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Without E-ZPass The bill for your tolls will be mailed to the registered vehicle owner. You can pay this bill by mail, on the phone or in person, using a check, credit card, bank account or cash. Visit the Tolls by Mail site or call 1-844-826-8400 for more information. Go to the Tolls by Mail site.

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No E-ZPass tag - Drivers without a valid E-ZPass tag in their vehicle are mailed a bill for their tolls, usually within 30 days. A photo of the vehicle's license plate is taken at the time of the transaction and the plate number is used to obtain the vehicle's registered owner information.

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Yes, there are routes you can take from New Jersey to New York that avoid tolls, but they might be longer in terms of travel time. For example, you could consider using alternate roads like local streets and state highways instead of major toll roads like the George Washington Bridge or the Lincoln Tunnel.

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The fee is automatically waived on first-time notices if the toll is paid by the due date.

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NY Thruway toll payments The Berkshire Connector costs $1.03 (or $0.79 if you have an E-ZPass) to travel between the Massachusetts state line. The Grand Island Bridges cost $1.24 (or $0.95) to cross and the New Rochelle – $2.16 (or $1.66 for E-ZPass handlers). New York Thruway is all-cashless.

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With the 'Tolls NY' mobile app, available for free on the Google Play or Apple App stores, you can make one-time payments to your E-ZPass account by credit/debit card or bank account debit, as well as pay your Tolls by Mail bills.

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While toll roads are common around major cities of the US, they are few and far between otherwise. So, depending on your destination, it is possible to avoid toll roads across US states. However, avoiding them altogether may not be economical as the optional route may be too long or too busy.

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