Bill > A03985

This bill amends the New York Public Authorities Law by adding a new section that limits the fine for E-ZPass toll violations. E-ZPass is an electronic toll collection system used on highways, bridges, and tunnels in several northeastern United States. Currently, when a driver fails to pay a toll using the E-ZPass system, they may be subject to additional penalties. Under this proposed legislation, any fine issued by the toll authority for an unpaid E-ZPass toll would be capped at the exact amount of the original unpaid toll. This means that even if a driver does not pay their toll, the maximum financial penalty they would face is simply paying the original toll amount, effectively removing any punitive additional fines or charges. The bill is straightforward in its intent to reduce potential excessive penalties for toll violations and would take effect immediately upon becoming law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3985