77,000 toll bills sent after Richmond roads go cashless

State of play: All-electronic tolling started on Feb. 28 on Powhite Parkway, the Downtown Expressway and the Boulevard Bridge.

• The Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which manages those roads, made the switch to speed up traffic and make for a better driving experience.

How it works: Drivers without an E-ZPass are charged double the posted toll rate for using the roads and charged through a pay-by-plate system.

Caveat: The Downtown Expressway (and its ramps) are only no-cash at night.

• Cash and coin are accepted there from 6:30am to 9pm until 2027.

By the numbers: RMTA mailed 77,136 statements to drivers through the pay-by-plate system between March 20 and April 7, spokesperson Tia Freeman tells Axios.

• Drivers have 30 days to pay their double toll or face fines starting at $25 for 31-60 days late and going up to $250, plus all previously unpaid fines and tolls after 121 days, per RMTA.