Grace Period For Unpaid Tolls Ends In March: WSDOT

OLYMPIA, WA — Drivers with unpaid toll bills will want to get their accounts current before March, when the state will resume collecting late fees, levying civil penalties and placing registration holds on outstanding accounts.

The Washington State Department of Transportation instituted a grace period after launching the upgraded "Good To Go!" system in July 2021, providing the new vendor with several months to get things running smoothly and drivers extra time to adjust.

When the grace period ends on March 1, drivers who still have unpaid bills can expect to receive a second bill with an extra $5 fee. If the bill continues to go unpaid, the state will add a $40 civil penalty per toll. After that, drivers can be subject to a hold on their registration.

Customers that need assistance in paying their bills can contact WSDOT and see if they are eligible for a lower total or a one-time fee waiver.

"Our goal is to collect the toll to pay for important transportation investments," said Edward Barry, WSDOT's toll division director. "We want to work with customers to resolve unpaid bills, avoid fees and help them lower their bills in the process."

Learn more about what to expect in March and manage your check on your account status here.