Specialized Government-Owned Vehicle Exemption Plan

Vehicles enrolled in the Specialized Government-Owned Vehicle Exemption Plan (SGOVEP) are exempt from the Congestion Relief Zone toll.

To qualify for SGOVEP, vehicles must be: 

  • Owned or controlled by a federal, state, regional, or local government organization 
  • Specifically designed and configured to perform a particular type of public function, other than general transportation of people or general deliveries. This includes garbage trucks, street-cleaning trucks, snow plows, pavers, bucket trucks, etc.

Eligibility and credentials

Applicants must provide: 

  • Proof that each vehicle is registered to or owned by a government entity 
  • A detailed description of the specialized function performed by each vehicle on the application, and supporting documentation 

Enrollment in SGOVEP requires a valid E-ZPass NY Business account. Organizations without an E-ZPass Business account must sign up for one before applying for SGOVEP. Learn more about signing up for E-ZPass New York.

How to apply

The SGOVEP application is available on the E-ZPass New York website. Follow these steps: 

  1. Download a PDF of the application package from the E-ZPass site. 
  2. Fill out the applicable sections of the application, and upload it on the E-ZPass site. 
  3. Upload the required documentation. 

Applicants will receive a formal decision notice once their application is processed. If the application is denied, the decision notice will provide information on how to appeal.

You can also call the E-ZPass Customer Service Center at 800-333-8655 for assistance.

Apply for SGOVEP