SunPass Savings program could help some motorists save money. 8 things you should know

Cheryl McCloud, Fort Myers News-Press
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Changes are coming to Florida's toll roads.

Effective Thursday, SunPass Savings will go into effect, providing discounts to some motorists who use Florida’s Turnpike System and any toll facilities owned by the Florida Department of Transportation.

The program was announced by Gov. Ron DeSantis Aug. 25.

“This program will help frequent SunPass customers keep more money in their pockets during a time of growing inflation,” DeSantis said.

“Florida families who depend on these FDOT facilities for a timely commute to work will benefit from these savings. We will, of course, seek to enact greater savings for commuters in the next legislative session.”

Here are eight things to know about the program:

When does SunPass Savings start?

The Polk-to-Collier toll road is one of three now being planned as a result of a bill the Florida Legislature passed last year. Other potential routes are the Northern Turnpike Connector and the Suncoast Connector, which would run from Citrus County to the Georgia border.
The Polk-to-Collier toll road is one of three now being planned as a result of a bill the Florida Legislature passed last year. Other potential routes are the Northern Turnpike Connector and the Suncoast Connector, which would run from Citrus County to the Georgia border.

The program will begin on Sept. 1 and run for six months. It's estimated it will save commuters $38 million.

How does SunPass Savings work?

Each transponder with 40-79 transactions within a calendar month will automatically receive a 20% SunPass Savings credit.

Each transponder with 80 or more transactions that occur within a calendar month will automatically receive a 25%  SunPass Savings credit.

The credit will be posted to accounts on the 10th of the following month.

What transponder do you need?

The SunPass savings apply to E-PASS, Uni and LeeWay.

Who is eligible for SunPass Savings?

  • The SunPass account holder must be in good standing.

  • Customers with two-axle vehicles only.

  • SunPass or Florida interoperable customers traveling on the Turnpike system and FDOT facilities.

  • Anyone with a transponder with 40 or more paid transactions that occur within a calendar month.

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Do you have to register to get SunPass Savings?

No registration is required.

What roads are eligible for the SunPass savings?

The SunPass Savings program is applied to these Florida toll roads.
The SunPass Savings program is applied to these Florida toll roads.

  • Turnpike Mainline (SR 91 / SR 821)

  • Sawgrass Expressway (SR 869)

  • Alligator Alley, Polk Parkway (SR 570)

  • Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  • I-4 Connector

  • Veterans Expressway (SR 589)

  • Suncoast Parkway (SR 589)

  • Beachline East (SR 528) MP 0-8

  • Beachline West (SR 528) MP 31-46

  • Western Beltway (SR 429) MP 0-11

  • Southern Connector Extension (SR 417) MP 0-3

  • Seminole Expressway (SR 417) MP 38-55 A/B

  • Wekiva Parkway (SR 429) Mount Plymouth Rd to SR 46

  • First Coast Expressway (SR 23)

  • Garcon Point Bridge

  • Pinellas Bayway

  • express lanes

What if you use a rental car? Can you still save?

Yes. If you take your portable SunPass transponder in a rental vehicle, those paid transactions will be included toward the monthly total as long as other eligibility requirements are met.

What if you have several transponders?

Each transponder assigned to your account that has 40 or more paid transactions will be eligible for SunPass Savings as long as other eligibility requirements are met.

This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Florida SunPass: Heavy toll road users can save 20-25 percent