An average of just over $31 a month in toll credits have been issued to nearly 1.2 million Florida motorists over the first four months of a year-long state program aimed at giving a break to frequent toll-road users.
On Friday, the Florida Department of Transportation reported $37.7 million was credited to 1 million frequent-toll user accounts in April, pushing the total credits to more than $150 million since the start of the year.
The state estimates 1.2 million motorists have benefited from the program, which lawmakers approved during a special legislative session in December.
The program issues 50 percent credits for motorists who use SunPass or other Florida transponders and record 35 or more monthly toll-road trips.
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The state has projected $480 million in credits will be issued for the full year.
This toll relief program, proposed by Governor DeSantis and enacted by the Florida Legislature, will run through December 31, 2023.
“This program is expected to benefit approximately 1.2 million drivers and will save the average commuter nearly $400 in the 2023 calendar year,” said Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared W. Perdue, P.E. “The Department is proud to partner with Governor DeSantis and the Legislature in supporting the people of Florida, especially in times where every bit of savings can make a difference for a family.”
Under the Toll Relief Program, drivers of two-axle vehicles who use toll transponders, such as SunPass or other Florida-based transponders, and have accounts in good standing with 35 or more qualifying toll transactions per month will receive a 50 percent credit to their account.
There is no need to apply for the toll relief as credits will be applied automatically to each qualifying account.
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