Illinois Tollway — Affidavit of Non-Liability (Sold/Leased/Stolen)
The Illinois Tollway provides a sworn Affidavit of Non-Liability defense for unpaid toll invoices and violations. Grounds: (1) vehicle was sold before the toll date (provide bill of sale); (2) vehicle was leased to another and lessor cooperates; (3) vehicle/plates were stolen at the time. Submit at the Tollway dispute portal. Tollway also offers a Missed-A-Toll program: pay the unpaid toll within 14 days at illinoistollway.com/pay-unpaid-tolls without fees or violations.
Legal basis
Illinois Tollway Highway Authority Act (605 ILCS 10); 625 ILCS 5/11-208.4 (toll violation enforcement)
Sample appeal wording
TO: Illinois State Toll Highway Authority — Violation Enforcement RE: Invoice [INVOICE_NUMBER] — Affidavit of Non-Liability I submit a sworn Affidavit of Non-Liability for the above invoice. Ground: [SOLD / LEASED / STOLEN]. On [TOLL_DATE], the vehicle ([PLATE], VIN [VIN]) was [sold to [BUYER] on [DATE] (bill of sale attached) / leased to [LESSEE] (agreement attached) / reported stolen on [DATE], Police Report #[NUMBER]]. Under Illinois law and Tollway rules, I am not responsible for the toll or violation fee. Evidence: (1) [bill of sale / lease / police report]; (2) my registration history. Signed and notarized: [FULL_NAME] Date: [DATE]
Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.
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- Illinois Tollway Highway Authority
- 625 ILCS 5/11-208.4
- agency.illinoistollway.com/ves