Bill Lowers Turnpike Penalties

SB1640, sent to the governor today, modifies the penalty for evasion of payment of tolls to $25.00 for each violation.  Currently the penalty is $25.00 for the first violation, $50.00 for the second violation if incurred within 18 months of the first violation, and $75.00 for the third violation if incurred within 18 months of the first violation.

This would make the evasion fine a flat $25.00 for each occurrence rather than an upward scale. So it will be cheaper to run the toll than before, but still much more expensive that tossing in a dollar or so.