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What is the fine for going through a SunPass?

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Robert Miller

Published Feb 14, 2026

What is the fine for going through a SunPass?

Each violation transaction is assessed a $57.50 penalty in addition to the toll amount due. If the registered owner has no previous violations, the penalties will be waived. This is a courtesy for first time violators only.

What happens if I dont pay SunPass?

Failure to pay a Toll Enforcement Invoice by the due date will result in the assessment of an additional $2.50 administrative charge and the issuance of a second notice.

What is the fine for not paying a toll in Florida?

This citation must be mailed within 14 days of the reported Florida toll violation. The penalty for failure to pay a toll may be $100 or more in fees, 3 points assessed to your license, assessment of court costs and suspension of your license and/or vehicle registration.

How much is SunPass violation?

TOLL-BY-PLATE cannot be used on Florida Managed Lanes. If you travel in a managed lane without a SunPass or any other Florida accepted transponder, you will be subject to a $25 daily violation charge. SunPass is Florida’s Prepaid Toll Program and is the preferred method of payment for tolls.

What happens if you accidentally go through a toll?

If no action is taken in response to the first toll notice, a final toll notice may be sent to the registered operator of the vehicle. This will request payment of the toll and an administration fee (typically $20) to recover the cost of collecting the toll in this manner.

Can I transfer my SunPass mini to another car?

No. The sticker must be adhered to the inside of the windshield and cannot be moved or adjusted or it will break and become unusable. Once logged in, select “Transponders” and “Request” additional sticker transponders.

Can you go to jail for not paying tolls in Florida?

If a person has violated multiple tolls in a given time frame they could end owing thousands of dollars to the state. In addition, their license will be suspended which is going to cost them even more money. If a person is caught driving on a suspended license they can be arrested and have to do time in jail.

Can your license be suspended for not paying tolls in Florida?

Florida routinely suspends driver’s licenses when payments for traffic, toll violations and criminal fines and fees are late, with no assessment of a person’s ability to pay. License suspensions are a financial issue for most Floridians, not an indication that people are unwilling to pay their debts.

How do you find out if you owe a toll in Florida?

If you believe you have received a Toll Enforcement Invoice in error, please contact the SunPass Customer Service Center at 1-888-TOLL-FLA (1-888-865-5352). If you received a toll invoice from another agency, call the phone number listed on the invoice you received.

Is SunPass cheaper than toll-by-plate?

By becoming a SunPass customer, you will always pay the lowest toll rate in Florida and save an average of 25% on your tolls when compared to cash and TOLL-BY-PLATE customers.

Does a toll violation go on your record?

It is important for people to know that a toll violation is mailed to the owner of the vehicle that violated the toll whether or not they were actually driving the vehicle. The toll violation will be sent to the listed owner’s address and it will be recorded on the owner of the vehicle’s driving record.

Do unpaid tolls affect your credit?

Did you know the unpaid tolls can go to collections just like any other type of debt? Not paying on a toll road can have severe consequences for your credit report. As long as EZ Pass Collections is on your credit report, it can lower your score and hold you back from getting the financing you need.