NY Thruway Toll Exemption
Free unlimited travel on the NYS Thruway for disabled veterans with loss or permanent loss of use of limbs or blindness (VA Form 21-4502).
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Transportation — New York
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Estimated value
- Free tolls
- Where it applies
- New York
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is NY Thruway Toll Exemption?
NY Thruway Toll Exemption is a New York transportation benefit for veterans. Free unlimited travel on the NYS Thruway for disabled veterans with loss or permanent loss of use of limbs or blindness (VA Form 21-4502). The listed value is Free tolls.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- New York residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Must have a fee-exempt vehicle registration from the NY DMV. To get this, you must have been approved for the VA Automobile Grant (VA Form 21-4502) for loss or permanent loss of use of one or both hands or feet, or permanent impairment of vision. This is NOT available to all 100% disabled veterans — it requires the specific automobile adaptive equipment grant.
Step 1: Complete VA Form 21-4502 and submit to your VA Regional Office (NYC or Buffalo).
Step 2: When the VA approves your form, purchase a vehicle with approved adaptive equipment.
Step 3: Obtain a fee-exempt vehicle registration from the NY DMV.
Step 4: Complete the E-ZPass Application for Disabled Veteran Non-Revenue Plan (Form TA-W5175) and submit with your fee-exempt registration to the Thruway Authority E-ZPass office.
What NY Thruway Toll Exemption covers
Contact
Thruway Authority E-ZPass Operations at (518) 471-5848.
Covers
Free, unlimited travel anywhere on the NYS Thruway system.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: thruway.ny.gov
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
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