FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new bill on toll relief Thursday that will provide Floridians 50% back on the costs of their tolls each month if they pay with SunPass or E-ZPass.
DeSantis signed the legislation during a news conference Thursday morning at the Florida Department of Transportation’s District Four office in Fort Lauderdale.
According to the governor, commuters with at least 35 toll transactions on their account within a month will receive a rebate the following month for 50% back.
He said some commuters are paying up to $400-$500 on tolls each month, many paying even more on tolls than on their car loan payments.
DeSantis said it ensures Floridians, and not tourists, will benefit from the rebate program.
“Tourists are still going to pay the same,” DeSantis said. “We want our folks that are working every day to be able to benefit.”
The governor expects the legislation to provide a half-billion dollars in toll relief for commuters with commuters each saving about $400 over the year.
The governor said the bill, which passed unanimously Wednesday in the Florida House of Representatives, will go into effect Jan. 1.
“I promised Floridians that I would find additional ways to provide toll relief for Florida families,” DeSantis said. “With this legislation, we are keeping that promise to help hardworking families keep more money in their pockets. I applaud the Florida Legislature for prioritizing this during the special session.”
Watch the full press conference below: