Food for Thought! We were in Utah and went through one of the tunnels
and were required to have an escort vehcile etc. I paid the tole as
required. A month later I got a bill from the Federal Parks. I had to
pay it again. Don't throw away any stubbs. I treat them all like INCOME
TAX papers now and keep them a while. Chuck
> Zak--Thanks for the dialogue on toll charges. Came up to the
> Chesapeak Bridge and Tunnel Toll Plaza a few weeks ago. Woman at the
> booth said the charge was $18. I asked why so much and she said it
> was because I had three axles. I said, Well, I only have six tires on
> the ground and the rig only weighs about 9,500 lbs. A lot of rigs
> with six tires on the ground weigh a lot more. She said it didn't
> make any difference since I had three axles. I responded that
> actually I didn't have three axles since the rear tires are not
> connected across the coach with axles. She said I had to pay $18. and
> if I wanted to I could go inside and talk tot he officer in charge.
> Having been overcharged through PA and NY I parked and went inside.
> Had the same conversation with the officer. He said I had three
> axles and the charge was per axle. I argued that I really didn't
> have three axles. He said, I don't care what you call them, you can
> count them, one, two, three. Finally reduced the charge to $15 and
> said, but next time you come through here you're going to pay what
> you're supposed to pay. Had to get money back then turn around and go
> back through the toll booth for the $15. charge.
> What a farce!
>
> Dan Franks in the Alamo City
> 76 Royale
and were required to have an escort vehcile etc. I paid the tole as
required. A month later I got a bill from the Federal Parks. I had to
pay it again. Don't throw away any stubbs. I treat them all like INCOME
TAX papers now and keep them a while. Chuck
> Zak--Thanks for the dialogue on toll charges. Came up to the
> Chesapeak Bridge and Tunnel Toll Plaza a few weeks ago. Woman at the
> booth said the charge was $18. I asked why so much and she said it
> was because I had three axles. I said, Well, I only have six tires on
> the ground and the rig only weighs about 9,500 lbs. A lot of rigs
> with six tires on the ground weigh a lot more. She said it didn't
> make any difference since I had three axles. I responded that
> actually I didn't have three axles since the rear tires are not
> connected across the coach with axles. She said I had to pay $18. and
> if I wanted to I could go inside and talk tot he officer in charge.
> Having been overcharged through PA and NY I parked and went inside.
> Had the same conversation with the officer. He said I had three
> axles and the charge was per axle. I argued that I really didn't
> have three axles. He said, I don't care what you call them, you can
> count them, one, two, three. Finally reduced the charge to $15 and
> said, but next time you come through here you're going to pay what
> you're supposed to pay. Had to get money back then turn around and go
> back through the toll booth for the $15. charge.
> What a farce!
>
> Dan Franks in the Alamo City
> 76 Royale
