Post by Logan on Jan 18, 2017 22:45:58 GMT -6
Repeat toll evaders who use New York toll roads, bridges and tunnels must pay up starting Wednesday, or they’ll lose their vehicle registrations.
The state Department of Motor Vehicles is now authorized to suspend a motorist’s registration if he or she has skipped out on paying three or more toll violations within a five year period. Drivers of commercial vehicles who fail to pay $200 or more in tolls in five years also will be subject to the crackdown.
“Toll evaders flaunt the law and do so on the backs of hard working New Yorkers who play by the rules,” Governor Andrew Cuomo said in a statement. “This action provides new tools to ensure these scofflaws pay their fair share, as well as support new automatic tolling initiatives that will decrease congestion and modernize New York’s transportation system.”
Under the regulation, tolling authorities will send motorists notifications of each toll violation. If the motorist doesn’t pay up after three violations, state DMV will be able to step in to take action. Vehicle owners may request a DMV hearing to dispute their potential registration suspension.
Read more: blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/271328/reminder-pay-your-tolls-or-lose-your-vehicle-registration/
The state Department of Motor Vehicles is now authorized to suspend a motorist’s registration if he or she has skipped out on paying three or more toll violations within a five year period. Drivers of commercial vehicles who fail to pay $200 or more in tolls in five years also will be subject to the crackdown.
“Toll evaders flaunt the law and do so on the backs of hard working New Yorkers who play by the rules,” Governor Andrew Cuomo said in a statement. “This action provides new tools to ensure these scofflaws pay their fair share, as well as support new automatic tolling initiatives that will decrease congestion and modernize New York’s transportation system.”
Under the regulation, tolling authorities will send motorists notifications of each toll violation. If the motorist doesn’t pay up after three violations, state DMV will be able to step in to take action. Vehicle owners may request a DMV hearing to dispute their potential registration suspension.
Read more: blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/271328/reminder-pay-your-tolls-or-lose-your-vehicle-registration/