New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S05162

Introduced
2/19/25  
Refer
2/19/25  

Caption

Provides that no suspension of a registration shall occur for a violation regarding cashless tolls absent clear evidence of an owner's intent to repeatedly evade paying such tolls.

Summary

Bill S05162 aims to amend the vehicle and traffic law in New York by establishing regulations surrounding the suspension of vehicle registrations due to violations of cashless tolls. Specifically, the bill stipulates that no vehicle registration can be suspended for cashless toll violations unless there is clear evidence that the owner intended to repeatedly evade payment of such tolls. Furthermore, the bill mandates that any existing suspensions for cashless toll violations lacking such evidence must be reversed without penalty to the vehicle owner, effective from October 13, 2020.

Impact

The bill will significantly alter the enforcement of cashless toll violations in New York by providing protections to vehicle owners against registration suspensions. It introduces a requirement for clear evidence of intent to evade toll payments, which may reduce the number of suspensions issued and provide relief to those who may have been penalized without sufficient justification. This change could also lead to a reevaluation of how cashless tolling systems are monitored and enforced by public authorities.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill S05162 appears to be cautiously supportive, with discussions highlighting the need for fairness in the enforcement of toll violations. Advocates argue that the bill protects innocent vehicle owners from undue penalties, while some concerns may arise regarding the potential for abuse of the cashless toll system if enforcement becomes too lenient.

Contention

Notable points of contention include the balance between enforcing toll payment obligations and protecting vehicle owners from unjust penalties. Some legislators express concern that without strict enforcement, there may be an increase in toll evasion, while others argue that the current system disproportionately affects individuals who may not have the means to pay tolls immediately or who may not have received proper notification of violations.

Companion Bills

NY A05814

Same As Provides that no suspension of a registration shall occur for a violation regarding cashless tolls absent clear evidence of an owner's intent to repeatedly evade paying such tolls.

Previously Filed As

NY A05814

Provides that no suspension of a registration shall occur for a violation regarding cashless tolls absent clear evidence of an owner's intent to repeatedly evade paying such tolls.

NY S09511

Provides that any person, firm, corporation, or other entity charged with a toll violation fee may pay such tolls in full and to have any toll violation fees related to such paid tolls waived for a period of six months; limits toll violations and fees; authorizes owners, elected officials or attorneys on behalf of such owners may dispute any tolls or violation fees incurred in connection with such toll bills.

NY A08860

Relates to enforcement of toll collection regulations and license plate violations; permits registration suspension, seizure and liens.

NY S07905

Relates to enforcement of toll collection regulations and license plate violations; permits registration suspension, seizure and liens.

NY S09493

Directs the commissioner of transportation, in consultation with the New York state bridge authority, thruway authority, triborough bridge and tunnel authority, metropolitan transportation authority, and port authority of New York and New Jersey, shall conduct a statewide study and review of the tolling authorities' regulations and policies in relation to cashless tolling and tolls by mail collection (Part A); provides that no fine, fee or administrative charge for the late payment of a toll shall exceed ten per centum of the amount of such toll owed or be accessed within one hundred eighty days from the date of the incurred toll (Part B); requires the department of transportation, in consultation and cooperation with the New York state thruway authority, the New York state bridge authority, the metropolitan transportation authority, and the Port authority of New York and New Jersey, maintain a central website with the contact information for each authority's relevant toll payer advocate office and customer service center including phone numbers, email addresses and a website address or hyperlink for each authority's toll payer advocate help request form (Part C); establishes a cashless tolling amnesty program for certain public authorities (Part D).

NY A09070

Directs the commissioner of transportation, in consultation with the New York state bridge authority, thruway authority, triborough bridge and tunnel authority, metropolitan transportation authority, and port authority of New York and New Jersey, shall conduct a statewide study and review of the tolling authorities' regulations and policies in relation to cashless tolling and tolls by mail collection (Part A); provides that no fine, fee or administrative charge for the late payment of a toll shall exceed ten per centum of the amount of such toll owed or be accessed within one hundred eighty days from the date of the incurred toll (Part B); requires the department of transportation, in consultation and cooperation with the New York state thruway authority, the New York state bridge authority, the metropolitan transportation authority, and the Port authority of New York and New Jersey, maintain a central website with the contact information for each authority's relevant toll payer advocate office and customer service center including phone numbers, email addresses and a website address or hyperlink for each authority's toll payer advocate help request form (Part C); establishes a cashless tolling amnesty program for certain public authorities (Part D).

NY HB1545

In registration of vehicles, further providing for suspension of registration upon sixth unpaid parking violation in cities of the first class; and making editorial changes.

NY S3295

Provides that motor vehicle rental companies be entitled to establish non-liability for toll violations, administrative fees, and fines by providing a rental or lease agreement as prima facie evidence that a lessee was the vehicle operator.

NY S0804

Extends the repayment period for toll violations, and requires the RI transit and bridge authority to notify frequent violators by certified mail that their driver's license may be in jeopardy for failure to pay toll violations.

NY HB2379

AN ACT Relating to the suspension of tolling on certain facilities in the event of an emergency;

Similar Bills

NY S09493

Directs the commissioner of transportation, in consultation with the New York state bridge authority, thruway authority, triborough bridge and tunnel authority, metropolitan transportation authority, and port authority of New York and New Jersey, shall conduct a statewide study and review of the tolling authorities' regulations and policies in relation to cashless tolling and tolls by mail collection (Part A); provides that no fine, fee or administrative charge for the late payment of a toll shall exceed ten per centum of the amount of such toll owed or be accessed within one hundred eighty days from the date of the incurred toll (Part B); requires the department of transportation, in consultation and cooperation with the New York state thruway authority, the New York state bridge authority, the metropolitan transportation authority, and the Port authority of New York and New Jersey, maintain a central website with the contact information for each authority's relevant toll payer advocate office and customer service center including phone numbers, email addresses and a website address or hyperlink for each authority's toll payer advocate help request form (Part C); establishes a cashless tolling amnesty program for certain public authorities (Part D).

NY A09070

Directs the commissioner of transportation, in consultation with the New York state bridge authority, thruway authority, triborough bridge and tunnel authority, metropolitan transportation authority, and port authority of New York and New Jersey, shall conduct a statewide study and review of the tolling authorities' regulations and policies in relation to cashless tolling and tolls by mail collection (Part A); provides that no fine, fee or administrative charge for the late payment of a toll shall exceed ten per centum of the amount of such toll owed or be accessed within one hundred eighty days from the date of the incurred toll (Part B); requires the department of transportation, in consultation and cooperation with the New York state thruway authority, the New York state bridge authority, the metropolitan transportation authority, and the Port authority of New York and New Jersey, maintain a central website with the contact information for each authority's relevant toll payer advocate office and customer service center including phone numbers, email addresses and a website address or hyperlink for each authority's toll payer advocate help request form (Part C); establishes a cashless tolling amnesty program for certain public authorities (Part D).

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