Toll roads - Page 3

**nomadtom69** · 02-25-2011, 10:19 PM

Guess thats why they do not allow carry permits afraid someone will protect themselves

audiogooroo · 02-27-2011, 01:04 PM

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Convenient; but expensive for them to spend 43 cents for every toll they collect. Doesn't seem to be too efficient of a system; unless their tolls are expensive.

They figured it was cheaper than paying all of the booth attendants.

Plus, by eliminating the tool booth operators, they actually charge you more for the license plate tolls. I have an account, so just blaze on through and they email me a statement once a month and hit my credit card for $35 whenever the account balance reaches zero. If you don't have an account, they shoot a picture of your license plate and mail you a bill, but the toll is also 10% higher. Believe me, they've done their homework and won't be giving away any "free" postage!
What really irritates me is that when the built E-470, which is basically a bypass around Denver on the east side, they were going to charge tolls for 20 years and then it would be paid for and become toll free, like C-470 on the west side of Denver. But...as usual...someone figured that this was a pretty substantial source of revenue, so it will always be a toll road now. Same old story.

Loafer · 02-27-2011, 01:18 PM

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CJ, don't sweat the toll booths. They are not that complicated. I carry change in an outside pocket
of my jacket. Pull up, put it in neutral, take a glove off, give them their toll, put
the glove back on, shift and go. If someone honks their horn, well, it just sucks to be them.

You certainly have not been on Illinois tollways!!!

When they honk around here... they're after you down the road!

I guess they would need to have their manners checked on the side of the road.

**glwilson** · 02-27-2011, 01:38 PM

Yeah... not a pleasant group of people sometimes... especially in the heat of rush-hour.

Loafer · 02-27-2011, 01:41 PM

Warning, Warning, Idiot at the toll booth. Let's run him over. Yeah, that's the neighborly thing to do.
Greg, I can actually hear them from here.

petenomad · 02-28-2011, 11:53 PM

In KS, you take a ticket when you get on and then pay a fee when you get off - based on how long you were on the turnpike.
The ones we have been on in OK tend to be more of a fixed amount at every toll booth - no ticket to lose. However, when we were on I-44 we got on at one point and they told us we could use the receipt at the next booth to get a refund of part of what we just paid. That seemed like a pretty stupid system to me, but I'd guess that most people don't bother getting the refund, so it is extra revenue.
The only advice is just to pay attention to the sign and have a pretty good idea of whether or not you have enough change for the unattended booth.

**Top Cat** · 03-01-2011, 01:19 AM

OK, I didn't read this whole thread but why not just plan your trip to not go on any toll roads. ???

**cnc** · 03-01-2011, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

OK, I didn't read this whole thread but why not just plan your trip to not go on any toll roads. ???

Now there is a plan TC.
We used to have toll booths around here but they have all been taken down after the hwy was paid for.
Having said that, We got caught on one by accident during rush hour and not ready for the toll booth while traveling on bikes in Nova Scotia. Luckily my sister in law was a passenger on the bike ahead and had access to her change and time toget it ready as we moved along. By going through the attendant assisted lane, she was able to pay for both bikes.
So from that I learned to carry lots of change that I can get at and if possible even with the correct change head for the attendant assisted lane to pay. The flow is at a bit slower pace with people getting the correct change and gives you the few extra seconds needed when passing through on a bike.

fish · 03-01-2011, 08:40 AM

EZ pass for me, wouldn't want to be with out it. Its good everywhere I go.

**cnc** · 03-01-2011, 08:46 AM

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EZ pass for me, wouldn't want to be with out it. Its good everywhere I go.

Larry is that everywhere in your state, or do other states work on the same system and Honor it?

fish · 03-01-2011, 08:58 AM

I know it works in PA. NY. NJ and I think in Del. Its alot better then not having to put you foot down in all the oil.

cactusjack · 03-01-2011, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

OK, I didn't read this whole thread but why not just plan your trip to not go on any toll roads. ???

Because the toll roads are the most direct/quickest route. I have just never had to deal with them before and was curious about the procedure.

Loafer · 03-01-2011, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

OK, I didn't read this whole thread but why not just plan your trip to not go on any toll roads. ???

Because the toll roads are the most direct/quickest route. I have just never had to deal with them before and was curious about the procedure.

Do you know more now, then before?

cactusjack · 03-01-2011, 11:35 AM

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Because the toll roads are the most direct/quickest route. I have just never had to deal with them before and was curious about the procedure.

Do you know more now, then before?

Yep. I also know hoe toll roads operate in Kansas, Illinois, Ontario, and the East Coast. Very educational.

Loafer · 03-01-2011, 11:43 AM

What a great site this is!!!

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02-28-2011, 11:53 PM	#36
petenomad Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 1,135	Toll roads In KS, you take a ticket when you get on and then pay a fee when you get off - based on how long you were on the turnpike. The ones we have been on in OK tend to be more of a fixed amount at every toll booth - no ticket to lose. However, when we were on I-44 we got on at one point and they told us we could use the receipt at the next booth to get a refund of part of what we just paid. That seemed like a pretty stupid system to me, but I'd guess that most people don't bother getting the refund, so it is extra revenue. The only advice is just to pay attention to the sign and have a pretty good idea of whether or not you have enough change for the unattended booth. __________________ Glenn petenomad Peterman 2016 BMW R1200RT 2012 Candy Arabian Red Concours - Traded at 23000 miles 2008 Red/Black Nomad - Traded at 29500 miles
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Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Toll roads OK, I didn't read this whole thread but why not just plan your trip to not go on any toll roads. ??? __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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03-01-2011, 08:40 AM	#39
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	Toll roads EZ pass for me, wouldn't want to be with out it. Its good everywhere I go. __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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03-01-2011, 08:58 AM	#41
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	Toll roads I know it works in PA. NY. NJ and I think in Del. Its alot better then not having to put you foot down in all the oil. __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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