Relates to certain toll violations

◆ The sponsor's argument

Why Leroy Comrie says this is needed

New York's transition to cashless tolling has improved efficiency but has also resulted in a proliferation of excessive fees and penalties that can far exceed the value of the original toll. In many cases, minor toll obligations can quickly escalate into significant financial burdens due to compounding administrative fees, penalties, and enforcement mech- anisms. This bill restores proportionality and fairness to the tolling system by ensuring that fees bear a reasonable relationship to the cost incurred by public authorities and by scaling penalties to the severity and frequency of violations. It also strengthens due process by allowing individuals to designate representatives in disputes and by increasing transparency around fee waivers and billing practices. Importantly, the bill addresses concerns regarding the entry of civil judgments for rela- tively minor toll amounts, which can have long-lasting financial conse- quences for motorists. By placing reasonable limits on such enforcement actions, the legislation prevents undue hardship while preserving the ability of authorities to collect legitimate toll revenues. The reporting requirements included in the bill will further ensure accountability and help identify systemic issues in toll collection, including erroneous billing and enforcement practices.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.