Does New York have electronic tolls?


Does New York have electronic tolls? The state-of-the-art system collects tolls at highway speeds via E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail, detecting classes of vehicles and applying the correct charge. If you have E-ZPass, your toll is collected using the same process that you are already familiar with.


Can you drive into NYC without E-ZPass?

If a vehicle doesn't have an E-ZPass tag, a photograph will be taken of its license plate and a toll bill will be mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle. Vehicles should keep moving through the toll plaza at safe speeds.


How do I avoid tolls in New York?

This can be easily avoided by taking Routes 1 and 1/9, which are toll free. Account for time, however. Taking Routes 1 and 1/9 may take longer than the turnpike depending on traffic. Get a time estimate using a GPS device prior to leaving your home.


Are NY tolls cheaper with E-ZPass?

Not only is E-ZPass the best way to travel, but you can also save over 20%* on tolls at the George Washington Bridge, Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, Bayonne Bridge, Goethals Bridge and Outerbridge Crossing. *Applies to accounts at the E-ZPass New York and New Jersey Customer Service Centers only.


How do visitors pay tolls in New York?

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.


How can I get out of a toll violation in NY?

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.


Do you pay tolls leaving NYC?

The toll is only charged when crossing into New York City. There are no tolls charged when leaving New York City. To learn more about tolls, click here. E-ZPass users receive a discount off the cash toll, which varies by time of day.


What happens if you drive through an E-ZPass without an E-ZPass new jersey?

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.


How do I know if I owe tolls in NY?

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