New York State Police (NYSP) partnered with the New York State Thruway Authority to conduct four enforcement details targeting toll evaders and fraudulent license plates.
On December 29, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced results from four enforcement details on the New York State Thruway system that took place this fall in Albany, the Hudson Valley and Syracuse.
The details targeted drivers who persistently violated tolls, and had ghost plates and illegible or missing license plates. “Troop T Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit (CVEU) also participated to enforce safety standards and regulations for trucks, buses and other commercial vehicles,” officials said.
During the New York State Thruway toll enforcement operations, more than 1,000 citations were issued, and 170 vehicles were seized.
Citations were issued for suspended registration, fraudulent and obstructed license plates, as well as speeding, not wearing a seatbelt, cell phone use, driving with an expired driver’s license or expired registration, and other violations.
See below for a breakdown of the each of the four enforcement operation from Hochul’s office:
- On Tuesday, September 30, State Police impounded 59 vehicles from motorists crossing the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge (GMMCB), which connects Westchester and Rockland counties, 25 for toll evasion. Troopers issued 206 tickets as part of the operation, including 128 for license plate violations.
- On Thursday, October 16, State Police impounded 14 vehicles from motorists on I-90 in Syracuse, 1 for toll evasion. The operation resulted in 195 tickets, including 60 for plate violations.
- On Tuesday, October 28, State Police impounded 35 vehicles from motorists on I-87 in Albany, 4 for toll evasion. Troopers issued 308 tickets, including 145 for plate violations, during the operation.
- On Thursday, November 20, State Police impounded 62 vehicles from motorists crossing the GMMCB, 17 for toll evasion. Troopers issued 329 tickets as part of the operation, including 153 for license plate violations.
“Cracking down on persistent toll-evaders makes driving on the Thruway system fairer and more affordable for New Yorkers, all while funding critical infrastructure improvements that make our roads safer and more reliable,” Hochul said. “Initiatives like these get bad actors off our roads and allow us to continue making historic investments in our roads, bridges and tunnels, giving everyone a better, safer ride.”