[JoeC1947]

Originally Posted by kathy and al

If I understand the OP correctly, he says that "a couple of the toll roads did not have a toll gate to stop at and pay the toll". I understand that there are some obscure exits that are unmanned, however, they do have a "basket" to accept cash. Since he says that there was no toll gate, I'm still thinking that he was on a stretch of toll road that allows sunpass customers to stay in the left lane and proceed without having to stop (as was the case for many years before they modified the toll both areas). Vehicles that do not have a sunpass are directed to the right hand lanes to pay cash. I may be wrong, but I still think that was the original problem here.

Sorry but you are wrong.

[OpusX1]

There are many sun pass only toll roads and every year there are more. We are snowbirds and have had a sun pass for three years. Its free, and many bridges and airport parking are included.

[buzzy]

When you activate and register your SUNPASS, you will list any of the cars and license plates that will be using it. Then, if any of those cars goes through the toll area without the pass on-board, the system (either automatically or manually by an operator) matches the vehicle to your account, and debits the toll.

[kathy and al]

Originally Posted by buzzy

In a related incident, last week we were in our own car leaving NY and entering the Garden State parkway southbound toward Atlantic City in commuter traffic. The GPS had been telling me for a few miles to stay left for Garden State Pky south. So I'm the leftmost lane when I see that about four left lanes are for EZPASS only. There's a fork in the road, and about six right lanes going to the toll booths. There were no booths for EZPASS, just overhead electronics and cameras. It will be interesting so see what kind of notification I get from New Jersey.

Assuming that NJ has the same system as FL, I'd be expecting the same type of notification. Damn those GPS gadgets!!! Left lane if you have a pass-right lane for cash.

[wendyquat]

Originally Posted by buzzy

When you activate and register your SUNPASS, you will list any of the cars and license plates that will be using it. Then, if any of those cars goes through the toll area without the pass on-board, the system (either automatically or manually by an operator) matches the vehicle to your account, and debits the toll.

That's good to know. One reason I haven't gotten Sunpass is I figured it would be in the wrong car when I needed it! Sort of like my umbrella!

[asianthree]

we have the one you can move to other cars

[cappyjon431]

It is also important to realize that with the Sunpass you get a discount on many of the tolls. It turns out to be pretty significant if you take the FL Turnpike from TV to Miami and back.

[philnpat]

Originally Posted by wendyquat

That's good to know. One reason I haven't gotten Sunpass is I figured it would be in the wrong car when I needed it! Sort of like my umbrella!

The $4.99 pass is not able to be used in more than one car. It's affixed to the windshield with a pretty strong glue. It warns you in the instructions that if you try to remove it for some reason it will become inoperative.
If it's going to be moved from one vehicle to another, obtain the more expensive one that's designed for multi-use.

[memason]

Why not just get a transponder for each car and affix it to the windshield. Transponders are cost neutral, as you get the purchase price back in toll credits.

When living in Chicago, we had I-Pass transponders in all our cars, linked to one account. In fact, we still have the Chicago transponders and use them for our periodic trips up north...

[kathy and al]

Since the OP now has the info regarding the unpaid tolls, I would be curious to know where and what toll roads were involved. It might help clear up some of the misinformation on this thread. I'm sure if the OP were billed then there would have to be some supporting documentation as to the details of the violations such as which road, the time and date of the violation, etc. I use Sunpass frequently and I can tell you that there is no detail left to the imagination!! Includes: Road, date, time (to the second), lane number and toll charge. I think the only info not posted is the weather conditions at the time of the toll?? OP-please help us clairify this for you.

[BobKat1]

Originally Posted by memason

Why not just get a transponder for each car and affix it to the windshield. Transponders are cost neutral, as you get the purchase price back in toll credits.

When living in Chicago, we had I-Pass transponders in all our cars, linked to one account. In fact, we still have the Chicago transponders and use them for our periodic trips up north...

A number of state tollway systems are tied in with each other. For example we can use our IL transponders in IN, WV etc., etc. and vice versa.

It's too bad FL isn't in this system, it would make travel more convenient for a lot motorists from other states.

[cappyjon431]

Originally Posted by philnpat

The $4.99 pass is not able to be used in more than one car. It's affixed to the windshield with a pretty strong glue. It warns you in the instructions that if you try to remove it for some reason it will become inoperative.
If it's going to be moved from one vehicle to another, obtain the more expensive one that's designed for multi-use.

True, but since my other "car" is a golf cart and I don't plan on driving it on any highways, the $4.99 pass works great for me!

[JoeC1947]

I got a bill along with a picture of my rear plate in the mail the other day for running a 75 cent toll and a $2.50 admin charge. I have a Sunpass. I've been using it a lot lately. I noticed a low balance warning as I went through the toll. My account is set up for automatic replenish. I called Sunpass and was told that my car wasn't registered with them and if it was the bill would would have gone directly to Sunpass. I know I registered my car when I purchased the stick on Sunpass but whatever. Sunpass took care of the admin fee and charged 75 cents to my account for the toll. I increased the replenish amount to avoid this in the future.

[Schaumburger]

Originally Posted by bonrich

Colorado has the same system also. Main road out of the Airport to Boulder has unmanned toll booths. I mistakenly turned down the pass offered by Dollar, not realizing the booths were unmanned, and since I was only going to use the road once on arriving and once on leaving. Figured to pay as we go. Mistake. Billed by Dollar for the tolls, of course, but also billed a $25 administrative fee for each toll booth going and returning (4 total).
My understanding is that Florida is going to go to unmanned booths for tolls, either very soon, or 1st of year.

Missed a toll in Orlando on my way to TV last month. Thrifty is supposed to bill my credit card $25 -- but I haven't received the notice yet. Thrifty wanted $6.00 per day while I rented the car for a temporary Sunpass, but I declined as I was only going to use the tollway the 2 days I was in Orlando traveling to and from the airport. I was also told by Thrifty that all tolls in Florida will be unmanned by Jan. 1, 2013. Not great for the tourists...or TV wannabees flying in and out of Orlando.