ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Friday that New York State Police, in partnership with the New York State Thruway Authority, seized 140 vehicles and issued 711 tickets over unpaid tolls and fees.
There were three enforcement operations on the thruway system this summer: one in Buffalo and two at Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge.
- On June 24, State Police impounded 53 vehicles from motorists crossing the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge (GMMCB), which connects Westchester and Rockland counties, 24 for unpaid tolls and fees. Troopers issued 231 tickets as part of the operation, including 39 for license plate violations.
- On July 21, State Police impounded 61 vehicles from motorists crossing the GMMCB, 25 for toll evasion. The operation resulted in 221 tickets, including 40 for plate violations.
- On Aug. 21, State Police impounded 26 vehicles from motorists on I-90 in Buffalo, two for toll evasion. Troopers issued 259 tickets as part of the crackdown, including 73 for plate violations.
Drivers who were stopped and had their vehicles impounded owed around $125,000 in unpaid tolls and fees. The Thruway Authority says it has recovered $71,000 from 20 vehicle owners, which represents 57% of the total amount owed.
“My administration is investing in critical infrastructure improvements that make our roads safer and more reliable, and by cracking down on unpaid fees and tolls, we’re ensuring those projects continue on time and on budget,” Governor Hochul said in a statement…