After you submit your application, make sure a member of your team is available to answer questions.
Eligibility and credentials
As defined by New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law § 101, qualifying emergency vehicles include:
- Ambulances and emergency ambulance service vehicles
- Blood delivery vehicles and human organ delivery vehicles
- Civil defense emergency vehicles
- Correction vehicles
- County emergency medical services vehicles
- Environmental emergency response vehicles
- Fire vehicles
- Hazardous materials emergency vehicles
- Police vehicles
- Sanitation patrol vehicles
- Ordnance disposal vehicles of the armed forces of the United States
Specific eligibility requirements differ based on the type of emergency vehicle. Please refer to the Emergency Vehicle Exemption Plan application to learn more.
Enrollment in EVEP requires a valid E-ZPass NY Business account. Organizations without an E-ZPass Business account must sign up for one before applying for EVEP. Learn more about signing up for E-ZPass NY.
How to apply
The EVEP application is available on the MTA website. Follow these steps:
- Complete the online application.
- Upload the required documentation.
You can also download a copy of the application on the E-ZPass website . Applying online is the preferred method for a faster and more convenient process.
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.
For assistance, you can also contact the E-ZPass Customer Service Center at 800-333-8655.