Toll Violations in Central Florida Attorney

Living in Central Florida means living with a large number of toll roads, from the new I-4 express lane to the Florida Turnpike. Although the fees for toll roads are nothing immense, usually no more than a dollar, if you use these roads on a daily basis the fees can add up. This may be inconvenient, but it is even more inconvenient to receive a toll violation ticket in the mail. You may not even realize you’ve done anything wrong until you receive the violation in the mail.

Recently, the Florida statute on toll violations changed, making toll violations a moving violation. This means that the penalties are higher and can include points on your license, increased insurance costs, and even a license suspension if not paid timely.

Ways to Pay for Tolls

• E-Pass: Ran by the Central Florida Expressway Authority, this is the cheapest way to pay for tolls. Obtaining the physical E-Pass is actually free. You can then put a set amount or link it with a credit or debit card to automatically pay for each toll. The best part about this system is that tolls are 30% cheaper when using the E-Pass.
• Cash or Coins: This is the traditional way to pay for tolls. As you drive up to the booth, the price of the toll will be listed. Many tolls in Central Florida are now manned, with cashback options when using large bills, but this isn’t always the case. If the toll is unattended, you must pay in exact cash or coin.
• Pay by Plate: If you do not want an E-Pass and refuse to wait in the cash line, then you can opt to pay by plate, as you drive through, cameras capture your license plate. You are then sent a bill of all the tolls you went through at the end of the month. 
• This method is not usually recommended because you only have 30 days to pay for the toll accumulation or you will receive a fine on top of the money you owe for tolls and the toll price is double the price of the E-Pass. 

Citation and Fines

According to Florida Statute 316.1001, a toll violation or failure to pay for the fines is a noncriminal traffic infraction and is a moving violation.

After the infraction, the state or tolling company will mail you the information within 14 days. If tolls are not paid by the given time, there are a few consequences that will build up:

• You will be notified once more, which will cost you $2.50. You will receive another fine and a Registration Hold will be put on your license plate.
• You will receive a Uniform Traffic Citation
• You will receive a Registration Stop, which will prevent you from obtaining or renewing your driver’s license or license plate.

Toll Violation Attorney

If you find yourself with unpaid tolls, contact experienced Orlando traffic ticket attorney Brandon Gans. In cases of multiple toll tickets, his clients typically save hundreds of dollars, points off their license, and a dismissal of some tickets by the time the cases are resolved. Call today to learn more about the benefits of having an attorney on your side.