If you have past due unpaid tolls from driving the Pennsylvania Turnpike, now would be a good time to get square with the system
A new strategic partnership between the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General aims to enhance toll enforcement. Already, more than 100 egregious toll violation cases have been referred to the Attorney General’s Office for civil action in the last year,
“Our partnership with the Attorney General’s Office is a powerful example of how collaboration drives accountability and fairness,” said Michael Carroll, Chairman of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and PA Secretary of Transportation. “The vast majority of our customers pay their tolls. But, if someone chooses to use our road and intentionally avoids payment, they will be held accountable by the Attorney General.”
Toll collection enforcement traditionally has three phases. First, Toll By Plate invoices are sent to the registered owner’s address. If unpaid, the individual is handed over to a collection agency. If payment is still not made, and the customer has four or more outstanding Toll By Plate invoices or owes tolls and fees of $250 or more, their vehicle registration is suspended.
Now, individuals who choose to ignore standard collection efforts may be referred to the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General Civil Law Division for further enforcement actions, including having civil collection actions filed against them.
Partnering with the Attorney General’s Office provides an additional layer of accountability for these drivers, who owe more than $12,000 in tolls and fees.
As of this month the PA Turnpike Commission has collected more than $56 million in unpaid tolls and fees from violators in Toll Enforcement.
To further support compliance and make payment easier, the commission has expanded payment options to Google and Apple Pay and expanded its KUBRA cash payment network to over 85,000 retail locations. Customers can also pay bills online, by phone, in person, or via QR code.
While E-ZPass is the most cost-effective way to travel the Pennsylvania Turnpike with up to 50% savings on tolls, the PA Turnpike also provides a 15% discount for Toll By Plate customers who pre-register and verify their email address and credit card for invoicing ahead of travel.
