An Act to establish a monthly payment plan and protect motorists from excessive EZ-Pass fees and fines

SD 1211 establishes a monthly payment plan for Massachusetts motorists with $250 or more in unpaid tolls, fines, or fees through the E-ZPass MA or Pay By Plate systems. It requires the Department of Transportation to contact account holders with over $100 in debt monthly and prohibits additional fines while a payment plan is active. The bill also prevents the Registry of Motor Vehicles from suspending licenses or registrations for participants in the plan who make at least one $25 minimum payment and remain current. Motorists who fall more than 30 days behind on payments risk losing their conditional license reinstatement. This bill directly affects drivers with significant toll debt under the state's electronic toll collection systems.