WV Turnpike (E-ZPass) Toll-by-Plate Misread Defense
The West Virginia Parkways Authority operates the WV Turnpike (I-77/I-64) with E-ZPass and toll-by-plate enforcement. Toll-violation invoices are issued where the system fails to read a transponder or misreads a plate. Common defenses: (a) plate misread, (b) transponder mounted incorrectly (still a valid account), (c) invoice mailed to old address, (d) vehicle sold prior to violation. WV Code §17-16A-26 governs toll enforcement; violations not adjudicated within 1 year are time-barred under §55-2-12(c).
Legal basis
WV Code §17-16A-26 (Parkways Authority enforcement); WV Code §55-2-12(c) (1-year limitations); 17 CSR 4-1 (Parkways Authority rules)
Sample appeal wording
TO: West Virginia Parkways Authority — Toll Operations RE: Toll-by-Plate Invoice No. [#], Date [DATE] I dispute the above invoice on the following ground: [CHOOSE] ☐ Plate misread: image shows [DESCRIBE]; my plate is [CORRECT]. ☐ Valid E-ZPass account [#] in good standing assigned to vehicle at time of transit; account history attached. ☐ Vehicle sold to [BUYER] on [DATE]; DMV transfer attached. ☐ More than one (1) year has elapsed since the alleged transit; collection barred under W. Va. Code §55-2-12(c). Request cancellation of invoice and removal of any DMV hold. [NAME] [ADDRESS] [DATE]
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- WV Code §17-16A-26
- WV Code §55-2-12(c)
- wvturnpike.com