Toll Violation Enforcement Effort Begins on Atlantic City Expressway This Weekend

New Jersey State Police and the South Jersey Transportation Authority’s Information and Tolls Technology Department begin their annual toll violation enforcement program on Sunday, May 1.

"We've identified specific interchanges along the Atlantic City Expressway (ACE) which historically have a higher than average violation rate," South Jersey Transportation Authority Director Stephen F. Dougherty said. "This program will ensure those drivers who deliberately attempt to avoid paying their fair share will be issued a summons on the spot."

The Atlantic City Expressway covers 47 miles of roadway from Atlantic City through Atlantic, Camden and Gloucester counties, ending at Route 42, approximately 10 miles east of Philadelphia.

The operation and maintenance of the expressway is supported exclusively by tolls collected at two barrier toll plazas and seven entrances and exit interchanges.

"Because no state tax money is used to support ACE, it is imperative violators, especially repeat offenders, are identified and fined," Dougherty said. "The bottom-line is it is not fair for some to pay while others do not."

The South Jersey Transportation Authority reported 51,121,893 toll-paying vehicles travelling on the expressway from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2015.

"It is not our intention to perform a clandestine effort to generate revenue for the Authority, and are therefore reaching out to numerous media outlets to make sure the public is aware of our undertaking well in advance of its commencement,” Dougherty said. “Truth be told, we are hoping the added police presence will result in zero violations, but more importantly, remind drivers to slow down, avoid texting and to practice safe driving habits."