My Canadian Friends,
During the drive to Conclave in VErmont, I encountered the difficult
traffic you promised in Toronto on Highway 401. I followed the
suggestion to shift to the 407ETR and advised my traveling companions to
do the same.
Signs on the ETR clearly indicate that it is ALL Electronic, cameras
will record your rear plate and payment will be obtained via mail. We
joked that what would be the practicality of them actually billing
people for what should be a rather small amount? Who would get the
first bill? etc.
Now I have questions, Are they serious about billing me $6.80 CDN for a
$0.90 toll??? Video charge $3.55 and account fee of $2.35, how can they
impose these charges with NO warning? I know they can because they can.
Of course the statement read that they were unable to determine either
my entry of exit point so I am being charged for a minimum trip!
I have considered options, One ignore the bill completely. Two pay only
the $0.90 toll and let them try to rebill for the other charges. Three
determine today's exchange rate send them a check for the $6.80
equivalent in US $. Of course checks are not listed as a payment
option, only credit cards.
Considering that I rarely enter Canada, but will likely use this route
to Conclave 2009 in Kingston, what are the implications of my options?
Bob
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