Richmond's toll roads charged drivers without an E-ZPass double roughly 77,000 times in just the few weeks since going cashless.
Why it matters: If you've been holding out on getting an E-ZPass, it might be time to change your mind.
State of play: All-electronic tolling started on Feb. 28 on Powhite Parkway, the Downtown Expressway and the Boulevard Bridge.
- The Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which manages those roads, made the switch to speed up traffic and make for a better driving experience.
How it works: Drivers without an E-ZPass are charged double the posted toll rate for using the roads and charged through a pay-by-plate system.
Caveat: The Downtown Expressway (and its ramps) are only no-cash at night.
- Cash and coin are accepted there from 6:30am to 9pm until 2027.
By the numbers: RMTA mailed 77,136 statements to drivers through the pay-by-plate system between March 20 and April 7, spokesperson Tia Freeman tells Axios.
- Drivers have 30 days to pay their double toll or face fines starting at $25 for 31-60 days late and going up to $250, plus all previously unpaid fines and tolls after 121 days, per RMTA.
