Illinois tollway violation relief program 2023: Fill out & sign online (2024)

FAQs

What is the Tollway forgiveness program in Illinois? ›

Since the Illinois Tollway in June launched TOLLING 2020, a comprehensive tolling relief program, thousands of drivers have taken advantage of the changes to save nearly $50 million by settling their unpaid toll violations at drastically reduced rates.

Qualifications. To be eligible for enrollment in I-PASS Assist, household income must not exceed 250% of Federal Poverty Guidelines as verified by the Illinois Department of Revenue or qualified by the Illinois Department of Human Services for cash and food assistance programs.

Disputing a Violation(s)

You will need to provide the Violation Notice Number and the associated license plate information. Additionally, an Affidavit of Non-Liability to dispute toll violations can be found on our website.

What is the Illinois toll amnesty program? The amnesty program was put into place after the pandemic started and now will run through the end of June 2022. The program eliminated penalties for missed tolls and decreased hefty and controversial fines for unpaid tolls.

The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you've made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full time for a qualifying employer.

Manage your account online or call 800-UC-IPASS (800-824-7277) Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. for answers to your I-PASS or violations questions.

The Tollway allows for payment plans of up to 24 months to pay the entire amount. The Tollway uses your financial information, the amount you owe, and your proposed payment amount to determine the length of payment plan.

The Illinois Tollway's I-PASS Assist includes enhanced benefits and waives invoice fees for those who qualify. Ready to see if you qualify? Here's how to apply today!

After 30 days, the Tollway will issue an invoice for a $3 fee for passenger vehicles, or between $5 and $15 for commercial vehicles. After 90 days the fee will rise by $5 per missed toll. If the toll and fees remain unpaid after 120 days, the Tollway will issue a notice of violation and an additional $20 fine.

You can dispute a violation by filling out the "Contest of Notice" portion of your "Notice of Toll Evasion." This notice is typically mailed to you within two weeks of driving The Toll Roads without paying. Please include a written explanation for contesting the violation.

Can unpaid tolls affect your license in Illinois? ›

Unpaid Parking Tickets, Tolls No Longer Grounds to Suspend IL Drivers' Licenses.

Don't let unpaid tolls, forgotten gym memberships, or other miscellaneous payments become overdue and hurt your credit. Use a tool like Personal Finance Manager to stay on top of your expenses – it's free in the Axos mobile app.

Illinois Tollway Executive Director Cassaundra Rouse said in a press release that the tollway will no longer issue escalated $50 fines. Drivers who have outstanding initial toll invoices issued between June 1, 2020 and Sept. 30, 2022 will have a six-month hold placed on violation notices.

The Illinois Tax Amnesty Program allowed qualified taxpayers to pay off any outstanding state tax liability and have corresponding penalties and interest forgiven. Eligible taxpayers would have incurred a tax liability after June 30, 2011 and before July 1, 2018.

What happens if I don't pay a toll in Illinois? If you don't pay within 14 days of driving on a toll road in Illinois, you will receive an invoice.

In Illinois, failing to pay tollway violations can lead to significant penalties, including fines, additional fees, and other consequences.

Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) Forgiveness

If you repay your loans under an IDR plan, any remaining balance on your student loans will be forgiven after you make a certain number of payments over 20 or 25 years—or as few as 10 years under our newest IDR plan, the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan.

While I-PASS and E-ZPass are still the most cost-effective way to pay tolls, Pay By Plate is built on the I-PASS payment platform giving you a range of payment options while ensuring you avoid costly fines and fees, all without a transponder.