$15,000 in Toll Penalties?! It Can Happen Faster Than You Think
Removing toll takers from Bay Area bridges has led many to wrack up debt on unpaid tolls
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Show Notes
Bay Curious newsletter reader Mike Robbins wrote to us saying he has thousands of dollars in toll violations and penalties. The number seemed so high we were incredulous. But, it turns out if you miss a few toll invoices, or don't pay them quickly enough, it's easy for a $6 or $7 toll fee to escalate into thousands of dollars of debt. We explain how and what's being done about it.
Additional Reading
- Hit With Bridge Toll Debt? We Explain the Change That's Led to Skyrocketing Bills for Drivers
- 'High Pain, Low Gain': How Bridge Toll Penalties Pile Debt on Lower-Income Drivers
- Ways to Pay Your Toll, Invoice or Violation
Reported by Dan Brekke. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Katrina Schwartz, Sebastian Miño-Bucheli and Brendan Willard. Additional support from Jessica Placzek, Kyana Moghadam, Paul Lancour, Suzie Racho, Carly Severn, Lina Blanco, Ethan Lindsey, Vinnee Tong and Jenny Pritchett.
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