US EditionPA Turnpike, AG team up to crack down on toll evaders after collecting $56M in unpaid tolls
The partnership led to over 100 civil cases and $56 million collected, improving toll payment compliance to 43% in October 2025 from 33% the previous year.
- In the past year, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission partnered with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, collecting more than $56 million and referring over 100 toll cases for civil action.
- The Turnpike says its enforcement starts with Toll-by-Plate invoices, escalating to collections and PennDOT registration suspension for customers with four or more unpaid invoices or $250 owed, as toll revenue funds operations.
- Turnpike data show compliance rose to 43% in October 2025 from 33% in October 2024, with payment options expanded to Google and Apple Pay and a KUBRA cash payment network of over 85,000 retail locations.
- The Turnpike stressed that individuals who ignore invoices may face referral to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General Civil Law Division, civil lawsuits, and registration suspension, targeting drivers owing more than $12,000, with Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday saying it shifts costs to law-abiding motorists.
- With a 4% toll increase scheduled, enforcement efforts have increased revenue, with $6.5 million collected in the current year versus $2.4 million the prior year, the commission said.
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission stiffens penalties for drivers who rack up 'egregious' unpaid tolls
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PA Turnpike, Attorney General’s Office announce partnership for toll collection
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) -- The Pennsylvania Turnpike announced it will be partnering with the Attorney General's Office to enhance toll enforcement and promote fairness across the Commonwealth. Traditionally, toll collection enforcement has three phases. First, invoices are sent to the registered owner's address, and if unpaid, the individual is handed over to a collection agency. If [...]
Pa. Turnpike cracks down on toll violators who owe over $12K. More than 100 targeted in effort.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has referred more than 100 serious toll violation cases to the Attorney General’s Office for civil action over the past year as part of a new enforcement partnership aimed at holding chronic non-payers accountable.
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Owe more than $12,000 in unpaid Pa. Turnpike tolls? The Attorney General’s Office is coming after you
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has referred more than 100 egregious toll violation cases to the state attorney general’s office. It is part of a “new strategic partnership” between the organizations to enhance toll enforcement as the turnpike converts to its open-road tolling system. “Our partnership with the Attorney General’s Office is a powerful example of how collaboration drives accountability and fairness,” said Michael Carroll, chai…
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