DeSantis allocates $450 Million for 2nd toll relief program in Florida

MIAMI – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference in Miami Monday afternoon to announce additional funding to provide toll relief for Floridians.

“I am proud to announce another year of toll savings for Floridians. With this additional $450 million, we have secured nearly $1 billion over a two-year period to return to Florida’s commuters,” DeSantis said.

In 2023, the Toll Relief Program delivered $500 million in substantial savings to over 1.2 million commuters, equating to an approximate savings of $400 per individual, according to DeSantis’ website.

Every month, Florida drivers who pass through 35 tolls or more on any road are eligible for a half refund on their monthly toll fees until March 31, 2025.

However, there is one condition: drivers must have SunPass account to qualify for the rebate.

“Florida is committed to good fiscal governance, and I am committed to returning our surpluses back to the taxpayers in the form of tax breaks and toll savings.”

Commuters on toll roads across the state will be able to benefit from the new relief program which includes roads owned and operated by the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida’s Turnpike, the Greater-Miami Expressway Authority, the Central Florida Expressway Authority, Leeway and the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority.

DeSantis was joined by Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez and Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue.

Click here for more information on how you can save money on tolls.

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