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.

After you submit your application, make sure a member of your team is available to answer questions.

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 NY.

How to apply

The SGOVEP application is available on the MTA website. Follow these steps:

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. 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.

Apply for SGOVEP