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Rock Defender [53]
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SC gets a lot of things wrong with transportation
Jan 23, 2019, 11:00 AM
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That said, I'm always thankful to not be a driver in Virginia
https://www.thenewspaper.com/news/66/6635.asp
"Drivers who take a highway exit to avoid having to pay a toll on Virginia's Interstate 81 could end up paying far more after a ticket arrives in the mail. The state Senate Transportation Committee will consider a proposal later today that would authorize tolling on I-81. Introduced by state Senator Mark D. Obenshain (R-Harrisonburg), the measure would also allow private companies to operate a new type of automated photo enforcement camera that issues tickets based on a motorist's choice of route. Those attempting to save a bit of money by taking a side street could be subjected to a fine set by the Commonwealth Transportation Board.
"The operator of a vehicle that the board determines is through traffic or that is subject to a through travel restriction... shall be considered to be in violation... if the operator (i) exits the interstate highway to travel on a parallel route in proximity and prior to a toll collection point and (ii) re-enters the interstate highway after the same toll collection point that demonstrates the routes traveled were selected to avoid paying the toll at such toll collection point, determined by the board," Senate Bill 1716 states."
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Oculus Spirit [85339]
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Yes
Jan 23, 2019, 11:05 AM
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Yes
I do this often on 85 to avoid traffic, the 46 and 44 exits when combined will get you maybe a mile and a half down the road.
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Oculus Spirit [79429]
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Re: Yes***
Jan 23, 2019, 11:48 AM
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CU Medallion [55787]
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Virginia law sucks in many ways, for sure.***
Jan 23, 2019, 11:07 AM
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CU Medallion [54758]
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BS, twice over
Jan 23, 2019, 11:11 AM
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first, if they're open, legal roads, why can't a driver take them?
turd, We just recently started taking that way up to NJ and back when we drive...it's a MUCH nicer drive than 85/95, and the no tolls thing was a welcomed perk, as well
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All-In [49175]
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I travel up and down I81 a lot. US11 runs parallel to I81
Jan 23, 2019, 11:34 AM
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a lot. It's not unusual for people to get off of 81 and take 11 due to less traffic. Also, not unusual for people to get on or off 81 for a short time in their normal local travels. I can't see their software being smart enough to really determine that you're avoiding the toll.
Personally, I think they should take pictures of all the out-of-state license tags, and only charge the toll to them. Let the people from somewhere else, clogging up our scenic highway, pay for the road improvements.
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CU Medallion [73569]
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actually that is kind of the plan. locals can buy a season
Jan 23, 2019, 11:42 AM
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pass foer a very low cost.
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All-In [49175]
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yeah like hotel taxes and meals taxes.
Jan 23, 2019, 11:43 AM
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too bad we can't get a season pass to be exempt from meals taxes.
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CU Medallion [73569]
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yes, that is bs and should be taken to court
Jan 23, 2019, 11:38 AM
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if implemented.
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110%er [9101]
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agreed, the big toll road corp getting greedy***
Jan 23, 2019, 12:26 PM
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All-In [26968]
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What?!?!?!?
Jan 23, 2019, 12:04 PM
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Oh, no sirree Bob.
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