Toll debt hits six figures for some as lawmakers push penalty relief

Lawmakers in Annapolis are pushing a bill to help Maryland drivers buried in thousands of dollars of toll debt. The legislation would allow the Maryland Transportation Authority to waive some fees and penalties even after the debt is sent to Central Collections.

According to the MDTA, 34,228 accounts currently owe over $10,000. For some drivers, the debt resembles a mortgage.

“So they’re saying that I owe over $100,000,” Heather Gerry said.”So currently I owe $48,521,” said Erynn Colvin…

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