Am i going to get a ticket? stupid tollboth

[Seedy]

I was taking the Creek Turnpike home tonight. As I went to get on from Riverside I pulled into the toll booth to pay my 35 cents. I tossed in a quarter and a dime and waited for the light to turn green. It didn't change so I threw in another dime. The light stayed red. At this point the cars are backing up behind me so I said "eff it" and threw in another quarter and dime. The light didn't change and the drivers behind me were starting to really stack up... Having already paid 80 cents I decided to drive on through. I think I heard a "beep" and am pretty sure it clicked a picture.

Am I going to get a ticket in the mail? If so, how do I fight it?

 

[soonersfan]

I have unintentionally gone through the turnpike a couple times over the years without paying but have never been contacted. I have a pike pass but occasionally have loaned it out to someone and forgot I didn't have it. You might just try being proactive and calling the turnpike authority about your experience. They probably have a record of the machine malfunctioning. I think you'll be fine.

 

[Shootin 4 Fun]

Just call 800-Pikepass and let them know what happened.

 

[Seedy]

Just call 800-Pikepass and let them know what happened.

Good idea. I just tried calling and they were closed.

 

[RidgeHunter]

No, you sniveling wimp.

Those things screw up all the time; the one on the Cherokee did it to me Saturday. The first time it happened to me I threw in more change (doubled the toll), every time it's happened since I just honk and flip the machine off as a I drive away.

No tickets yet.

 

[MoBoost]

Heck-ya call 'em - sounds like they owe you 45 cents!

 

[Danny Tanner]

I always get paranoid about this every time I pass through the Pike Pass lane and the "Thank You" light doesn't flash at me. So far, no tickets.

 

[DanB]

I happen to know that, well at least in years past, if you run through the pikepass lane in an OCPD cruiser. Pikepass will mail the department a notice of failure to pay toll.

Happened to my brother-in-law. When he told me I damn near fell over laughing my butt off.

Just call Pikepass in the morning and give them the heads up. preferrably note the toll booth where this happened.

 

[HiredHand]

Here's the recommendation I received after calling the 800 number when I did exactly what you did.

Throw in the required toll and wait approximately 20-30 seconds for the light to turn green. If the light hasn't turned green in 30 seconds don't throw more money into the machine just drive through the gate.

 

[inactive]

From pikepass.com:

7. I put my money in the basket, but the light did not turn green. Will I receive a violation?

No. All toll payments made at unattended cash lanes are accounted for. It is possible a foreign object might jam the equipment. If the light does not turn green within a few moments (10 seconds), proceed through the lane. Please DO NOT put additional coins or deposit less than the required toll. Most cash lanes are equipped to provide a receipt. You are encouraged to always get a receipt when traveling. Please contact the PIKEPASS Customer Service Center to report any problems at your first opportunity.