I would fight it tooth and nail. See if you get any further than we
do!! Good luck.
Cheers.......Bob
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----- 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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