States strapped for cash to repair their aging interstate highways are using tolls to raise revenue. In some cases, existing tolls are increased; in other cases, new tolls are added to roads that never had them. The pros and cons of having tolls are hotly debated, and the issues include the potential for more accidents on highways.
Running a toll—more difficult to do with electronic payment systems like E-ZPass—may have an impact on Auto insurance rates. If your driver's license is suspended because you haven't paid your toll tickets, your rates, which are based on your driving record, may go up.
Which U.S. toll agencies earn the most revenue? If you regularly drive the Northeast Corridor between New York City and Washington, D.C., the answer, as shown in the following chart, won't surprise you. The 122-mile long New Jersey Turnpike takes first place, but Florida and North Texas also rank in the top 10.
Source: Statista
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