The 407ETR is Ontario's worst joke. It was built by the province a few years
ago out of sheer necessity. Then a new party took office and in a so called
cost cutting move, sold it to a private enterprise. Then the rated were
promptly jacked up beyond belief, so that now, most of us avoid using it.
Sometimes it is probably worth the ridiculous fees to get through the city
depending on the urgency of the situation. Businesses use it, as they can
write off the expense.
Bottom line, I rarely use the 407, and plan my times when I have to get
through Toronto taking alternate routes.
I recommend you pay it, because even though privately owned, the police
enforce things anyway, and if you come through here in a couple of years
with a two year old ETR debt owing, and are stopped.....
You can usually cruise right through Toronto on the 401 mid day, avoiding
rush our traffic like any other metropolitan centre.
Rich Chrysler
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Brown" <BlkBt7@aol.com>
To: "Healeys" <healeys@autox.team.net>
Cc: "jim gruber" <arandj@aol.com>; "Pat McDonald"
<patrick.d.mcdonald@comcast.net>; "Dan Anderson" <andy506@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 3:26 PM
Subject: [Healeys] 407ETR
> 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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