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They know how to bill

25 Jan, 2010 01:53 PM
HAVING never been on the private toll roads before, I recently drove to Sydney.

I was quite surprised to see a toll booth flash up in front of me on my way to St Clair and quickly rang a friend, who assured me that you have 48 hours to ring the toll company and pay.

Upon arriving home I rang the RTA, which had no knowledge of my toll charge and gave me another number to ring. They gave me another number, which then placed me on hold.

I hung up and decided they could bill me. Bill me they did.

A total of $57.52 for the two toll points I passed on the drive to Sydney and back.

In this charge was a $40 "administration fee" for not paying within 48 hours.

Next time I will take the train.

Tina Musialik

Adamstown Heights

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Well that sucks, I don't get it, what is rego for if they are building private roads.
Posted by Bigbox, 26/01/2010 6:36:12 AM, on The Herald
Just another state government stuff up. Motoring has become a very expensive pastime. My next stop is to the RTA for an ETAG.
Posted by intouch, 27/01/2010 3:37:12 PM, on The Herald
I have the E Tag just because of the Hassle you may get. I dont think I have used the amount I still have the credit there but at least they wont charge me all that rubbish, as it is to pay the bill and what they try to do with you
Posted by Yeah_Right, 28/01/2010 9:39:09 AM, on The Herald
rego is a registration fee for your vehicle. it has nothing to do with paying for the roads.
Posted by a, 31/01/2010 11:13:40 AM, on The Herald
This is literal Highway robbery. Car registration is infact suppossed to be for the roads, thus the amount you pay being dependent upon the weight of your vehicle. E-tags are a privacy issue.
Posted by Kieran, 20/05/2010 4:13:15 AM, on The Herald

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