Toll roads - Page 4

**glwilson** · 03-01-2011, 07:27 PM

CJ... one last comment. It was barely mentioned here...

Watch out for the oil on the pavement near and at the toll-booths -- especially when stoppping. You literally could slip and have a "moment".

mobandy78 · 03-15-2011, 01:25 PM

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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.

CJ, I travel that route to visit family... the toll charge is $1.50 at each gate, so $3 total. As said before, watch the oil spots at the booth. It can get slick. Also, watch your speed coming up to the toll booths, the Highway Patrol guys like to "hang out" in those areas ready to get speeders. If you let me know the route you're planning, I may be able to help you get around the toll roads, or tell you which ones to take.

cactusjack · 03-15-2011, 02:16 PM

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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.

CJ, I travel that route to visit family... the toll charge is $1.50 at each gate, so $3 total. As said before, watch the oil spots at the booth. It can get slick. Also, watch your speed coming up to the toll booths, the Highway Patrol guys like to "hang out" in those areas ready to get speeders. If you let me know the route you're planning, I may be able to help you get around the toll roads, or tell you which ones to take.

Thanks. I do have a GPS and can route around them if I decide to do that.

I just wanted to make sure I understood the procedure so I didn't get to the toll booth and make a complete doofus out of myself or get in trouble with the OK State police.

mobandy78 · 03-15-2011, 02:37 PM

Once you get to Tulsa, you'll have another toll road to get to Oklahoma City. It's a bit more expensive due to high traffic and more use. I don't get that way too much, so I don't remember the charge. I want to say $4.25 one way. I'm not really sure where the rally is, but if you're going east to west, I'd stay on I-40 as that would be the quickest route and it's free.

But, if you do come this way through Tulsa, let me know and I might be able to meet up with you. Another suggestion, if you're in this area, take Rt. 66 from Tulsa to OKC. It's a nice ride with some good stops along the way. The Rock Cafe in Stroud, the Round Barn in Arcadia, and Pop's convenient store/restaurant just west of Arcadia is a great stop.

cactusjack · 03-15-2011, 02:46 PM

I have my reasons for taking this route. It may sound kinda corny, but I haven't been in that part of the country since 1978 and I am retracing a road trip I took. Just a trip down memory lane.

mobandy78 · 03-15-2011, 02:49 PM

That's not corny at all. If you are close, you might as well do it while you have the chance. I'd be happy to ride along with you if the time and my schedule permits.

**Top Cat** · 03-15-2011, 05:09 PM

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CJ, I travel that route to visit family... the toll charge is $1.50 at each gate, so $3 total. As said before, watch the oil spots at the booth. It can get slick. Also, watch your speed coming up to the toll booths, the Highway Patrol guys like to "hang out" in those areas ready to get speeders. If you let me know the route you're planning, I may be able to help you get around the toll roads, or tell you which ones to take.

Thanks. I do have a GPS and can route around them if I decide to do that.

I just wanted to make sure I understood the procedure so I didn't get to the toll booth and make a complete doofus out of myself or get in trouble with the OK State police.

A little late to be worried about that isn't it my friend? ;)

cactusjack · 03-15-2011, 05:27 PM

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Thanks. I do have a GPS and can route around them if I decide to do that.

I just wanted to make sure I understood the procedure so I didn't get to the toll booth and make a complete doofus out of myself or get in trouble with the OK State police.

A little late to be worried about that isn't it my friend? ;)

Oh, if it hadn't have been you, it would have bee someone else.

Yes, you're right.

03-01-2011, 07:27 PM	#46
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Toll roads CJ... one last comment. It was barely mentioned here... Watch out for the oil on the pavement near and at the toll-booths -- especially when stoppping. You literally could slip and have a "moment". __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-15-2011, 02:37 PM	#49
mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	Toll roads Once you get to Tulsa, you'll have another toll road to get to Oklahoma City. It's a bit more expensive due to high traffic and more use. I don't get that way too much, so I don't remember the charge. I want to say $4.25 one way. I'm not really sure where the rally is, but if you're going east to west, I'd stay on I-40 as that would be the quickest route and it's free. But, if you do come this way through Tulsa, let me know and I might be able to meet up with you. Another suggestion, if you're in this area, take Rt. 66 from Tulsa to OKC. It's a nice ride with some good stops along the way. The Rock Cafe in Stroud, the Round Barn in Arcadia, and Pop's convenient store/restaurant just west of Arcadia is a great stop. __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday
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03-15-2011, 02:46 PM	#50
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Toll roads I have my reasons for taking this route. It may sound kinda corny, but I haven't been in that part of the country since 1978 and I am retracing a road trip I took. Just a trip down memory lane. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-15-2011, 02:49 PM	#51
mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	Toll roads That's not corny at all. If you are close, you might as well do it while you have the chance. I'd be happy to ride along with you if the time and my schedule permits. __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday
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