TOLL HWY ACT-CASH OPTION

The bill amends the Toll Highway Act to require the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority to allow drivers to pay tolls using cash at all toll plazas and locations. This means that people who prefer to use physical money instead of electronic payment methods will have that option available to them. The goal is to ensure that toll payment is accessible to everyone, regardless of their payment preferences.

Supporters of the bill would argue that it promotes fairness and accessibility for all drivers, especially those who do not have access to electronic payment methods. They would highlight that allowing cash payments helps ensure that no one is excluded from using the toll roads due to a lack of technology or banking services.

Critics might argue that requiring cash payments could slow down toll transactions, leading to longer wait times at toll plazas. They may also express concerns about the increased costs of handling cash and the potential for theft or security issues related to cash transactions.