[Healeys] 407ETR

Wm. Severin Thompson wsthompson at thicko.com
Fri Aug 24 13:53:59 MDT 2007


Bob,

" what are the implications of my options"

That you're a cheap bastard scofflaw?

WST

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Bob Brown
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 2:27 PM
To: Healeys
Cc: jim gruber; Pat McDonald; Dan Anderson
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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