well you have to pre-pay on your account, I think $20 was the minimum plus $5 for the sticker. So if you drive it once every 2 or 3 years it doesn't make sense.

12/7/2012 8:25:09 AM

i dunno bout you guys, but i like lookin at the pics of myself

12/7/2012 9:01:48 AM

Quote :

"wouldn't they just run the trailer tag? if you had one"

I don't think the cameras are setup to take pics of trailer tags.

12/7/2012 10:48:38 AM

Quote :

"why don't you guys just buy the damn window sticker and not worry about it."

i have the window sticker.

but the cameras malfunction on occasion (its happened to me 3 times) in which it bills my sticker account AND sends me a separate bill to my house. So I keep getting dinged twice.

Then, I go to the Quickpass place, they say they've removed the double charges, but I get a notice in the mail that I had to pay the civil penalty fee as well as the toll they said, in writing, that they removed, PLUS the stupid processing fee.

I went to their office (it took three times to finally get it settled) and calmly walked them through the paperwork to show them their error. They removed all the charges plus the civil penalty.

But it's far from a perfect system, and it doesn't matter whether you have a sticker or not, it's been a nightmare to get off the ground.

12/9/2012 8:10:43 PM

[Edited on December 9, 2012 at 9:11 PM. Reason : .]

12/9/2012 9:10:47 PM

I drove on the new toll road once and my car was registered at my parents place. My parents got a few letters and tossed them out without letting me know. Long story short, my $0.45 toll turned into a $43 fine. Total BS.

12/9/2012 11:19:14 PM

^ I don't really see how that's BS. Not their fault you didn't say, "Hey Mom, I should have gotten a toll bill by now. Have you seen one? wtf do you mean you've been throwing out my mail?! "

Quote :

"well you have to pre-pay on your account, I think $20 was the minimum plus $5 for the sticker. So if you drive it once every 2 or 3 years it doesn't make sense. "

Yep, that's why I haven't gotten one yet. And I can't use my EZ Pass since the General Assembly won't sort out the nonsense associated with that.

12/10/2012 9:42:06 AM

so can you drive on it and just cover up your plate?

12/10/2012 10:10:27 AM

we drove on it before my husband's car had a license plate (still had the 30 day tag).....never got a bill in the mail.

12/10/2012 10:20:26 AM

breakin da law

breakin da law

12/10/2012 10:27:44 AM

Quote :

"^ I don't really see how that's BS. Not their fault you didn't say, "Hey Mom, I should have gotten a toll bill by now. Have you seen one? wtf do you mean you've been throwing out my mail?! ""

I was just complaining about the speed at which the fee went from $0.45 to $43. Seems a bit excessive.

12/10/2012 11:33:15 AM

Just came in.

[Edited on December 17, 2012 at 5:44 PM. Reason : paid.]

12/17/2012 5:42:15 PM

Quote :

"I'll get it back. Even if I end up spending more than $25 in gas and opportunity cost. It's the principle, maaaan"

So how did you end up here paerabol? Did you get your $25 back?

In related news, I owe $38 on a $1 toll. They had previously waived a $6 fee, so they refuse to waive anything else, of course threatening me with collections, DMV hold etc. What a fucking racket.

So I can get a sticker that will work in NC for $5, and the minimum pre-load amount is $20 (of course), and if it's unused for 12 months they start pulling fees off that balance. Also if you sign up online you have to consent to auto-bill, so when your account hits $10 or less they automatically bill you for another $20. Since I drive north on occasion, I'm considering the $20 hardcase transponder so it'll work with the EZ pass, but fuck, at that point I'll be giving these assholes $38 + $20 + $20 = $78.

9/23/2013 1:30:27 PM

Just as an FYI to anyone that tries to obscure your tags. Their system is set up to take pictures and locate identifying features (like stickers or vehicle damage) so that next time they get a picture and match the vehicle they can bill you for both trips.

Also if your truck tag is covered by your trailer then the trailer tag will lead them to the owner.

9/23/2013 1:57:21 PM

I had an issue with this. We called and had all penalties dropped

9/23/2013 2:58:15 PM

^ They'll do that once, but from what I understand, never again.

9/23/2013 3:04:13 PM

wrong post!

[Edited on September 24, 2013 at 12:30 PM. Reason : h]

9/24/2013 12:29:25 PM

hmm. I used this road 2X this year while back in Raleigh for a wedding and bachelor party. I live out of state though and I have never received a bill for either time (both trips were prior to early or mid June probably). Since I haven't driven over that way in a long time, I just assumed the system wasn't working yet even though the signs are up since I never received a bill.

Now after seeing this thread and the date on the thread, I am wondering if I might see something like this soon...


[Edited on September 24, 2013 at 12:39 PM. Reason : ]

9/24/2013 12:34:33 PM

What state? They only had agreements with like 20 states when they opened.

9/24/2013 12:52:22 PM

South Carolina

9/24/2013 12:57:30 PM

Yeah, you might see something in the mail soon then.

[Edited on September 24, 2013 at 1:00 PM. Reason : hopefully just for the original toll]

9/24/2013 1:00:26 PM

I'm debating whether I should be proactive or wait until they contact me.

9/24/2013 1:04:22 PM

Is it legal for us to pay them with coins?

http://elitedaily.com/news/world/you-must-watch-this-australian-man-pay-a-60-ticket-with-1200-five-cent-coins/

9/27/2013 3:17:27 PM

so i work for dot traffic operations, some turnpike employees work right next to me. i asked them if the tailgate thing worksand it does. your tailgate being down as well as a 30 day tag will allow you to ride for free.

9/29/2013 2:37:16 AM

I took the bike on there and never got a bill. Do they bill motorcycles or let them go for free?

9/29/2013 9:00:34 AM

Lol

9/29/2013 9:37:24 AM

yeah you'll get one

and it'll be for $38

9/29/2013 2:31:17 PM

^^^ Lotta motorcycles they cant see the plates.

9/29/2013 6:36:08 PM

Imma start riding around with my tailgate down.

9/29/2013 9:36:59 PM

I always try to change lanes real fast right when passing under the gate. I'm sure it doesnt work, but its still fun to try

9/30/2013 9:53:38 AM

bttt....i got a bill for $0.45 WTF, they spent half of it mailing me the bill. Is this srs bsnss?


can i mail them .45 in change?

12/5/2013 8:20:26 AM

We drove through a toll in October with Florida plates. But we'd moved back to NC, so I was worried we wouldn't get our bill in time to avoid fees. I called them something like 35 days after we went through the toll, and they said the charge hadn't been billed yet. I paid it anyway, then got a bill for $0 3 days later. I like how there's giant lettering on the envelope that says "This is a toll. if you ignore it, there will be fees and extra charges!"

12/5/2013 8:46:57 AM

I just had a bill for $5.01 sent to me. Apparently I am the proud owner of a NCSHP vehicle. Tag # SHP-1672

7/20/2014 7:00:49 AM

you should be able to pay the bill online with only the plate #. how do they expect you to know the invoice # if you never got the bill?

also, i know a guy that says you wont get a bill on a motorcycle if you ride to the right of the white line when going under cameras...

7/20/2014 7:53:53 AM

I would think most motorcycles that dont have the plate clearly visible (ie not under the rear wheel guard) or some other non-standard attachment place, would get a free ride.



[Edited on July 20, 2014 at 8:35 AM. Reason : sp]

7/20/2014 8:34:18 AM

Quote :

"bttt....i got a bill for $0.45 WTF, they spent half of it mailing me the bill. Is this srs bsnss? can i mail them .45 in change?"

Mail them an unused stamp.

7/20/2014 11:31:18 AM

Still never received a bill for my usage over a year ago.

7/20/2014 11:46:37 AM

Quote :

"but if any other public company started throwing around $25 fines after 2 months they'd get shit on immediately. "

yeah fuck them - maybe if they were just like a credit card company, utility, car loan, student loan, mortgage, etc...they could just ruin your credit for the next 7 years

7/20/2014 1:41:02 PM

BTTT..

my girlfriend received a bill this week for roughly $75. The bill was for a past due balance of ~$40 and a ~$35 penalty for non-payment. The weird thing was that neither of us have been on toll roads this year and the license plate that is shown on the bill isn't even hers.

Has anyone had this happen and been able to dispute the charges?

9/19/2016 11:49:32 AM

lolwut

Obviously your girlfriend is leading a double life.

9/19/2016 12:46:24 PM

nm, looks like it was some ex BS.

9/19/2016 1:43:37 PM

Paid to address an issue first and asked for reimbursement. They don't allow it.

11/15/2016 9:42:51 AM

i drove on it one time. put the tailgate down on my truck and never got a bill.

11/15/2016 10:03:59 AM

lol I might try that next time I'm in town

11/15/2016 12:19:44 PM

I bought a vehicle from state surplus (in case you don't know, when you get a vehicle from them, you drive it home without a license plate, and then you go to DMV, they give you paperwork in case you are pulled over)

I drove it down the toll road home, just my way of sticking it to the man

11/16/2016 3:11:22 AM

Wouldn't be the first time you defrauded the state

11/16/2016 10:39:38 PM

really, when was the last time I took anything that had to be paid for??

11/17/2016 5:15:45 AM