20
Mar
2025
A Maryland driver, Kasheita Turner, faced significant challenges when she was unable to renew her vehicle registration due to incorrect toll charges amounting to over $1,400 attributed to a different driver. This incident highlights systemic issues within the E-ZPass toll collection system, particularly regarding license plate recognition errors and customer service inefficiencies.
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07
Mar
2025
Colorado's toll lane weaving tickets have sparked frustration among drivers due to confusing rules and hefty fines. With over $40 million in fines issued in just nine months, many drivers are left bewildered by the enforcement process and the lack of clear signage. This article explores the issues surrounding these tickets, the state's revenue from them, and the ongoing confusion among motorists.
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24
Feb
2025
The implementation of open road tolling (ORT) on the Pennsylvania Turnpike has transformed the way tolls are charged, leading to more frequent, smaller charges on drivers' bills. While this change aims to enhance efficiency, it has also coincided with a surge in scam texts regarding unpaid tolls, prompting officials to clarify the legitimacy of the new billing system.
3 min read
16
Feb
2025
A Lillington woman found herself embroiled in a billing dispute after receiving multiple toll road bills from North Carolina Quick Pass for routes she never traveled. This incident highlights the vulnerabilities in electronic toll systems and raises questions about accountability when fraudulent activity occurs.
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26
Jan
2025
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is facing a staggering $5.1 billion in unpaid tolls and penalties accrued over the past four years, a situation exacerbated by the shift to cashless tolling systems. As the agency prepares to implement a new congestion pricing fee, concerns are raised regarding the potential for increased revenue losses and the effectiveness of current toll collection practices.
3 min read
18
Dec
2024
The New York State Thruway Authority has reported a staggering revenue loss of $631,000 in 2024 due to drivers employing various tricks to evade tolls. This figure marks a significant increase from the previous year and raises concerns about the effectiveness of cashless tolling systems and the growing trend of toll evasion.
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25
Jan
2024
01
Nov
2022
Years later thousands have awakened to ODOT's intention: charging tolls on existing highways, and placing the money in a slush fund for whatever the department wishes. The tolls would increase during heavy traffic times, forcing weary drivers onto local roads.
1 min read
19
Oct
2022
Despite New York's effort to get motorists into new license plates -- there are still quite a few rolling around the state. That's prompted some to wonder "Does that have an impact on the Thruway's toll readers?"
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