Feb 20, 2024 · News Release. Ontario Banning Road Tolls, Freezing Driver’s Licence Fees to Keep Costs Down. TORONTO — The Ontario government is keeping costs down for drivers by introducing legislation that would, if passed, ban tolls on provincial highways. This ban would apply to the Don Valley Parkway and Gardiner Expressway once uploaded to the province, as well as the province’s 400-series highways.