What road did you leave on and reenter your state when you left it?

Started by roadman65, October 18, 2019, 10:37:30 PM

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Rothman

Quote from: drebbin37 on April 29, 2025, 05:23:35 PMI have many reasons for disliking cashless tolls, but I hesitate to go into too much detail in this thread.  The short version is that I don't like the invasion of my privacy or the extra effort to pay by mail.  We in CT pushed back hard several years ago when our governor tried to put gantries on most major highways in the state.  I was able to voice my opinion here, but outside of my state, the only way I can show my disapproval is to never use the cashless tolls.

Not sure what more detail there would be.  Figured it was something along these lines.
Please note: All comments here represent my own personal opinion and do not reflect the official position(s) of NYSDOT.


NWI_Irish96

Quote from: drebbin37 on April 29, 2025, 05:23:35 PMI have many reasons for disliking cashless tolls, but I hesitate to go into too much detail in this thread.  The short version is that I don't like the invasion of my privacy or the extra effort to pay by mail.  We in CT pushed back hard several years ago when our governor tried to put gantries on most major highways in the state.  I was able to voice my opinion here, but outside of my state, the only way I can show my disapproval is to never use the cashless tolls.

Unless the toll road cuts through your property, you don't really have an expectation of privacy when driving on it.
Indiana: counties 100%, highways 100%
Illinois: counties 100%, highways 61%
Michigan: counties 100%, highways 56%
Wisconsin: counties 86%, highways 23%

drebbin37

Quote from: NWI_Irish96 on April 29, 2025, 06:53:16 PM
Quote from: drebbin37 on April 29, 2025, 05:23:35 PMI have many reasons for disliking cashless tolls, but I hesitate to go into too much detail in this thread.  The short version is that I don't like the invasion of my privacy or the extra effort to pay by mail.  We in CT pushed back hard several years ago when our governor tried to put gantries on most major highways in the state.  I was able to voice my opinion here, but outside of my state, the only way I can show my disapproval is to never use the cashless tolls.

Unless the toll road cuts through your property, you don't really have an expectation of privacy when driving on it.

Most places that I go to off of my property do not demand access to my credit card or bank information.

NWI_Irish96

Quote from: drebbin37 on April 30, 2025, 06:49:37 AM
Quote from: NWI_Irish96 on April 29, 2025, 06:53:16 PM
Quote from: drebbin37 on April 29, 2025, 05:23:35 PMI have many reasons for disliking cashless tolls, but I hesitate to go into too much detail in this thread.  The short version is that I don't like the invasion of my privacy or the extra effort to pay by mail.  We in CT pushed back hard several years ago when our governor tried to put gantries on most major highways in the state.  I was able to voice my opinion here, but outside of my state, the only way I can show my disapproval is to never use the cashless tolls.

Unless the toll road cuts through your property, you don't really have an expectation of privacy when driving on it.

Most places that I go to off of my property do not demand access to my credit card or bank information.

Which is why there is a pay by mail option. You get to decide if privacy or convenience is more important.
Indiana: counties 100%, highways 100%
Illinois: counties 100%, highways 61%
Michigan: counties 100%, highways 56%
Wisconsin: counties 86%, highways 23%

Rothman

Quote from: drebbin37 on April 30, 2025, 06:49:37 AM
Quote from: NWI_Irish96 on April 29, 2025, 06:53:16 PM
Quote from: drebbin37 on April 29, 2025, 05:23:35 PMI have many reasons for disliking cashless tolls, but I hesitate to go into too much detail in this thread.  The short version is that I don't like the invasion of my privacy or the extra effort to pay by mail.  We in CT pushed back hard several years ago when our governor tried to put gantries on most major highways in the state.  I was able to voice my opinion here, but outside of my state, the only way I can show my disapproval is to never use the cashless tolls.

Unless the toll road cuts through your property, you don't really have an expectation of privacy when driving on it.

Most places that I go to off of my property do not demand access to my credit card or bank information.

Well, if you only pay with cash, I suppose.  I suppose you have a credit card for building up credit only?
Please note: All comments here represent my own personal opinion and do not reflect the official position(s) of NYSDOT.

drebbin37

NWI - My understanding is that Pay by Mail doesn't accept cash.  And for me there's nothing convenient about any non-cash payment method, especially when it can't be done at the point of sale.  Even though it seems to be a minority opinion on this forum, I sincerely appreciate every state that still accepts cash tolls (or has no tolls).

Rothman - I'm old.  I don't need to build credit, but I do need to protect my personal info as best I can.  It gets harder all the time, but I whole-heartedly support companies and gov't entities that still let me pay with legal tender.



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