Federal exemption ending for toll-free travel of alternative fuel vehicles in I-85 HOT lanes

The State Road and Tollway Authority is advising Peach Pass customers that a federal exemption allowing certified alternative fuel vehicles, including electric vehicles, to travel toll-free in the Interstate 85 high occupancy toll lanes will end at 11:59 p.m. Sept. 29, 2025.

Starting Sept. 30, 2025, all electric and other alternative fuel vehicles, regardless of prior certification, must pay tolls or meet carpool requirements through the Peach Pass Verify app to use the I-85 HOT lanes without charge. Carpooling with at least three verified occupants will continue to qualify for toll-free travel.

The change, based on federal law 23 U.S. Code 166(b), applies only to the I-85 HOT lanes. All vehicle

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