CA-125 Toll Road Fiasco

[Eugene]

Her reasoning on the subject is that if I was to go to the supermarket and put a bunch of things in the cart, get to the checkout and all of them were malfunctioning I couldn’t just walk out of the store without paying could I.

There is a big difference. In the supermarket, if all checkouts are malfunctioning, you can leave the cart behind and walk away. On CA-125, if the booth is broken, there’s no possibility to back out.

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[Shadowfax]

I found myself–unwittingly–on the toll road early one morning, got to the toll booth and tried to figure out what the toll was. There was no attendant, no signs, just a number to call. I actually sat at the booth (no one behind me the whole time–it was pretty late) called the number but couldn’t reach anyone. Couldn’t turn around, so I drove through.

Well, for my trouble and good intentions, I received a notice that I would be fined some ridiculous amount (hundred bucks, I think). Then I read the fine print–I would be fined if I didn’t pay the toll (after the fact). So I called and paid the fine. I grew up on teh east coast–quite a few toll roads there (turnpikes). They have a basket where you throw in your change and/or they man one or two gates with real people–all night!

Point is, I feel your pain. it’s ludicrous to set up a toll booth and then not have it work properly or be set up (in modern california) for all the different possibilities, then impose on the driver to pay the fee.

I remember the stores in the mall out in those parts was having some killer sales…maybe the toll road just isn’t getting used enough?

[Shadowfax]

I found myself–unwittingly–on the toll road early one morning, got to the toll booth and tried to figure out what the toll was. There was no attendant, no signs, just a number to call. I actually sat at the booth (no one behind me the whole time–it was pretty late) called the number but couldn’t reach anyone. Couldn’t turn around, so I drove through.

Well, for my trouble and good intentions, I received a notice that I would be fined some ridiculous amount (hundred bucks, I think). Then I read the fine print–I would be fined if I didn’t pay the toll (after the fact). So I called and paid the fine. I grew up on teh east coast–quite a few toll roads there (turnpikes). They have a basket where you throw in your change and/or they man one or two gates with real people–all night!

Point is, I feel your pain. it’s ludicrous to set up a toll booth and then not have it work properly or be set up (in modern california) for all the different possibilities, then impose on the driver to pay the fee.

I remember the stores in the mall out in those parts was having some killer sales…maybe the toll road just isn’t getting used enough?

[Shadowfax]

I found myself–unwittingly–on the toll road early one morning, got to the toll booth and tried to figure out what the toll was. There was no attendant, no signs, just a number to call. I actually sat at the booth (no one behind me the whole time–it was pretty late) called the number but couldn’t reach anyone. Couldn’t turn around, so I drove through.

Well, for my trouble and good intentions, I received a notice that I would be fined some ridiculous amount (hundred bucks, I think). Then I read the fine print–I would be fined if I didn’t pay the toll (after the fact). So I called and paid the fine. I grew up on teh east coast–quite a few toll roads there (turnpikes). They have a basket where you throw in your change and/or they man one or two gates with real people–all night!

Point is, I feel your pain. it’s ludicrous to set up a toll booth and then not have it work properly or be set up (in modern california) for all the different possibilities, then impose on the driver to pay the fee.

I remember the stores in the mall out in those parts was having some killer sales…maybe the toll road just isn’t getting used enough?

[Shadowfax]

I found myself–unwittingly–on the toll road early one morning, got to the toll booth and tried to figure out what the toll was. There was no attendant, no signs, just a number to call. I actually sat at the booth (no one behind me the whole time–it was pretty late) called the number but couldn’t reach anyone. Couldn’t turn around, so I drove through.

Well, for my trouble and good intentions, I received a notice that I would be fined some ridiculous amount (hundred bucks, I think). Then I read the fine print–I would be fined if I didn’t pay the toll (after the fact). So I called and paid the fine. I grew up on teh east coast–quite a few toll roads there (turnpikes). They have a basket where you throw in your change and/or they man one or two gates with real people–all night!

Point is, I feel your pain. it’s ludicrous to set up a toll booth and then not have it work properly or be set up (in modern california) for all the different possibilities, then impose on the driver to pay the fee.

I remember the stores in the mall out in those parts was having some killer sales…maybe the toll road just isn’t getting used enough?

[Shadowfax]

I found myself–unwittingly–on the toll road early one morning, got to the toll booth and tried to figure out what the toll was. There was no attendant, no signs, just a number to call. I actually sat at the booth (no one behind me the whole time–it was pretty late) called the number but couldn’t reach anyone. Couldn’t turn around, so I drove through.

Well, for my trouble and good intentions, I received a notice that I would be fined some ridiculous amount (hundred bucks, I think). Then I read the fine print–I would be fined if I didn’t pay the toll (after the fact). So I called and paid the fine. I grew up on teh east coast–quite a few toll roads there (turnpikes). They have a basket where you throw in your change and/or they man one or two gates with real people–all night!

Point is, I feel your pain. it’s ludicrous to set up a toll booth and then not have it work properly or be set up (in modern california) for all the different possibilities, then impose on the driver to pay the fee.

I remember the stores in the mall out in those parts was having some killer sales…maybe the toll road just isn’t getting used enough?

[bsrsharma]

if all checkouts are malfunctioning

The supermarket wants you to have a free lunch!

Just like when the credit market is malfunctioning, they want you to have a free house.

[bsrsharma]

if all checkouts are malfunctioning

The supermarket wants you to have a free lunch!

Just like when the credit market is malfunctioning, they want you to have a free house.

[bsrsharma]

if all checkouts are malfunctioning

The supermarket wants you to have a free lunch!

Just like when the credit market is malfunctioning, they want you to have a free house.

[bsrsharma]

if all checkouts are malfunctioning

The supermarket wants you to have a free lunch!

Just like when the credit market is malfunctioning, they want you to have a free house.

[bsrsharma]

if all checkouts are malfunctioning

The supermarket wants you to have a free lunch!

Just like when the credit market is malfunctioning, they want you to have a free house.

[Aecetia]

I think you did the right thing, both times. You rightfully complained and you took care of it. I think they have a personnel problem.

[Aecetia]

I think you did the right thing, both times. You rightfully complained and you took care of it. I think they have a personnel problem.

[Aecetia]

I think you did the right thing, both times. You rightfully complained and you took care of it. I think they have a personnel problem.

[Aecetia]

I think you did the right thing, both times. You rightfully complained and you took care of it. I think they have a personnel problem.

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