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Pa. Turnpike Refers 100+ Egregious Unpaid Toll Cases to Attorney General

The move introduces civil enforcement for the worst unpaid‑toll cases following unsuccessful collection efforts.

Overview

  • More than 100 accounts owing at least $12,000 each have been sent to the attorney general’s Civil Law Division, including a $153,000 Bucks County commercial account and a $116,000 Montgomery County account.
  • Pennsylvania’s tiered process runs from Toll By Plate invoices to collection agencies to PennDOT registration suspensions after four invoices or $250 owed, with potential civil actions if debts persist.
  • The commission reports collecting 92%–94% of transactions within 60 days and $6.5 million so far this fiscal year, up from $2.4 million in the comparable period last year.
  • Officials say unpaid tolls shift costs to compliant drivers, and the Turnpike supports law-enforcement license plate recognition to identify vehicles operating with suspended registrations.
  • To reduce nonpayment, customers can now use Apple Pay, Google Pay, or KUBRA cash locations at 85,000+ retailers, while E‑ZPass offers up to 50% savings and a 15% discount is available for pre‑registered Toll By Plate users; a 4% toll increase takes effect Jan. 4, 2026 under Act 44 obligations.