Florida Severe Weather Driving

During a declared hurricane evacuation in Florida, what is the status of state highway tolls?

By DMV Master Editorial Team Updated Verified against F.S. §338.165
A

Tolls are doubled to fund emergency services.

FL does the opposite — tolls are waived.

B

Tolls are suspended on all Florida Turnpike Enterprise roads.

Correct answer

C

Tolls remain in effect.

FL suspends tolls to speed evacuation.

D

Tolls apply only to out-of-state drivers.

No such distinction applies.

Detailed Explanation

During a gubernatorially-declared hurricane evacuation, Florida Turnpike Enterprise suspends tolls on all Florida Turnpike system roads (Turnpike Mainline, Sawgrass, Veterans, Polk, Suncoast, and more). The policy is meant to speed evacuation and reduce congestion at toll plazas. SunPass transponders still work, but are not charged.

Source: F.S. §338.165

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