TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A state toll relief program brought into effect in 2023 expired on Monday, meaning Florida drivers could be paying more in the new year.
The program allowed drivers who use toll transponders — such as E-PASS or SunPass — to automatically receive 50% credit to their accounts throughout 2023.
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To qualify, a driver had to keep their account “in good standing,” drive a two-axle vehicle, and have at least 35 toll transactions per month
The program included the following roadways:
| Included Florida’s Turnpike System and FDOT Facilities | Included Other Toll Roads and Bridges |
|---|---|
| Turnpike Mainline (SR-91 / SR-821) | Central Florida GreeneWay (SR-417) MP 4-37 |
| Sawgrass Expressway (SR-869) | East-West Expressway (SR-408) |
| Alligator Alley (I-75) | Western Beltway (SR-429) MP 12-40 |
| Polk Parkway (SR-570) | Wekiva Parkway (SR-429) Western Beltway to Mount Plymouth Road |
| Pinellas Bayway (SR-682 / SR-679) | Apopka Expressway (SR-414) |
| Sunshine Skyway Bridge (I-275) | State Road 453 |
| I-4 Connector | Beachline Expressway (SR-528) MP 9-30 |
| Veterans Expressway (SR-589) | Poinciana Parkway (SR-538) |
| Suncoast Parkway (SR-589) | Osceola Parkway (SR-552) |
| Beachline East Expressway (SR-528) MP 31-46 | Selmon Expressway (SR-618) |
| Beachline West Expressway (SR-528) MP 0-8 | Miami Airport Expressway (SR-112) |
| Western Beltway (SR-429) MP 0-11 | Dolphin Expressway (SR-836) |
| Southern Connector Extension (SR-417) MP 0-3 | Don Shula Expressway (SR-874) |
| Seminole Expressway (SR-417) MP 38-55 A/B | Snapper Creek Expressway (SR-874) |
| Wekiva Parkway (SR-429) Mount Plymouth Road to SR-46 | Gratigny Parkway (SR-924) |
| First Coast Expressway (SR-23) | Bob Sikes Bridge (SR-924) |
| Garcon Point Bridge (SR-281) | Mid-Bay Bridge (SR-293) |
| 95 Express | Spence Parkway (SR-293) |
| 75 Express | Cape Coral Bridge |
| Palmetto Express (SR-826) | Midpoint Bridge |
| 595 Express | Sanibel Causeway |
| I-4 Express | Orchard Pond Parkway |
| 295 Express East | Card Sound Bridge |
| 295 Express West | Broad Causeway |
| Venetian Causeway | |
| Rickenbacker Causeway |
According to state officials, the program was expected to help around 1.2 million drivers, saving the average driver nearly $400 in 2023.
The initial six-month program was launched in 2022, though Gov. Ron DeSantis extended it through Dec. 31, 2023 as part of his “Family Focused Tax Relief” plan.
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In September 2023, DeSantis’ office touted the program, saying it had already saved Florida drivers over $300 million at that point in time.
With the program ending, however, these rebates will no longer be applied to accounts, meaning regular commuters along Florida’s toll roads could see higher costs.
The last credit for December will be applied to accounts this month.
Additionally, SunPass announced that its customers have up to 90 days after the program ends to file any disputes they might have.
For more information on the program or how to file a dispute, click here.
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