Offenders were either taken home or driven to the nearest train station, as their vehicles were towed to an MTA facility. Owners can reclaim their vehicles by paying the respective owed amounts, along with $100 fines that are issued to persistent toll violators every time they travel through one of the MTA’s tolls or crossings.
Interestingly, MTA officials note that some devious drivers know they’re going to lose their cars and flee the scene. MTA doesn’t chase violators but rather waits for them to cross a bridge again.
“Most people are pretty calm until they realize they’re losing their car. Eventually, they give it up, but, you know, it’s hard for a lot of people. Their car is their baby. Or it could be there they’re in the car with their family or they’re going to work, it’s bad sometimes,” added Rivera.