It is possible for your license to be suspended for not paying E-ZPass toll violations in New Jersey. The E-ZPass system is used to collect tolls electronically on many roads, bridges, and tunnels in New Jersey. If you have unpaid toll violations, the state has the authority to take various actions to enforce payment, which may include suspending your driver’s license.
When you use the E-ZPass system, your vehicle’s license plate is registered with your E-ZPass account, and tolls are automatically deducted from your account balance. If there are insufficient funds in your account or if your account is not in good standing, the tolls become violations, and you are responsible for paying them.
If you fail to pay the toll violations, the New Jersey E-ZPass Customer Service Center will send you notices requesting payment. If you still do not pay, the matter may be referred to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) for further enforcement.
Once the MVC receives the referral, they will send you a Notice of Scheduled Suspension, giving you a final opportunity to pay the outstanding tolls and any associated fees. If you do not resolve the matter within the specified time frame, your driver’s license will be suspended.
The suspension of your license means that your driving privileges will be temporarily revoked. This can have significant consequences as you will not be legally allowed to operate a motor vehicle during the suspension period. If you are caught driving with a suspended license, you may face additional penalties, including fines and even imprisonment.
It is important to note that the suspension of your license is not the only consequence of not paying E-ZPass toll violations. The state may also place a judgment lien on your property, such as real estate, as a way to collect the unpaid tolls. This means that if you try to sell or refinance the property, the unpaid tolls would need to be satisfied before the transaction can proceed.
Additionally, the state may also suspend or restrict the registration of a vehicle associated with unpaid toll violations. This means that you may not be able to renew your vehicle’s registration until the tolls are paid. It is worth mentioning that the suspension or restriction of vehicle registration is separate from the suspension of your driver’s license.
Failing to pay E-ZPass toll violations in New Jersey can result in the state taking various enforcement actions, including the suspension of your driver’s license. It is essential to promptly address any unpaid tolls and resolve the matter to avoid these consequences.