It seems that my entry on June 9th has been a magnet for people who are being hounded by the Illinois Tollway Authority for failing to pay tolls. One of the first people to comment said that he had a coming hearing. I'm glad to say that he was successful in his protest, and has been excused from his fines. But, it seems that he is the exception that makes the rule.
If this is a subject of interest to you, I recommend that you go into the archives and read the comments from June 9th. You'll find advice on how to prepare for your hearing, and also information on two lawyers who may bring a class action suit against the Tollway Authority.
Apparently, law abiding toll payers who pass through the gate rather than waiting for the light to change to green have been rounded up in the hunt for the scofflaws. It seems that the delay in registering the toll is causing a serious problem. Another problem is the number of malfunctioning toll booths. The Authority assumes that IPASS equipment malfunctions and that the toll booths always work right.. It will be interesting to see how this unfolds in the courts.
To those of you who paid the tolls....good luck with your cases. To those of you who didn't....pony up!
Comments (4)
I have an older IPASS box. I believe I put down a $70 deposit at the time. That means that the transponder is the property of the State of Illinois.
I don't see how I can be responsible if THIER equipment malfunctions.
Posted by Bruce | September 10, 2003 1:19 AM
Posted on September 10, 2003 01:19
My son went through the I pass and the total fine is 428.00. I can make four payments due to my financial situation.They want it all at once or will continue to fine me.Is there anything you can do for me . Thanks, Dan
Posted by Dan Gerl | July 21, 2004 8:57 AM
Posted on July 21, 2004 08:57
In light of recent news reports about toll fees doubling if you do not have an IPASS unit, I am wondering how to join or start a class action lawsuit against the State of Illinois and Gov. Blagojevich.
This has to be illegal or blackmail at best. Only in Illinois and only in the Chicago area does the Federal Government ignore such crimes against its people!
Posted by Steven Evans | August 27, 2004 6:00 AM
Posted on August 27, 2004 06:00
If you find information on a class action lawsuit concerning fees and the IPass units, would you please post it here?
Thanks for stopping by.
Posted by Buffy | August 28, 2004 11:33 AM
Posted on August 28, 2004 11:33