Help with Florida tolls

[Iggyearl]

Wish I had seen Boris' post

In my search, I did not come across any recommendation about buying the Quickpass transponder. It looks like it would be a good alternative to having both EZ Pass and Sunpass. Only drawback I could see would be if their is a dispute regarding billing and a "missed read" - which I have had in the past. (I once got billed for tolls from Buffalo to Albany because the toll reader in Schenectady did not work)

For "Sueandmike," I put in an initial deposit of $20.00 with a replenish amount of $10.00, when the account gets below $10.00. Initial charge after tax was $41.19. Minimum replenish amount possible is $10.00.

At least I won't be driving around feeling that Hertz screwed me.

 

[dioxide45]

There is one other minor detail with purchasing Sunpass (which we recently did).
That being, that although the initial charge is $19.99,... if you wish to be billed automatically you must put a minimum of $10.00 into your Sunpass account.

The moment your balance falls below $10.00....(your first toll), there is an automatic replenishment of $25.00. (I believe that that is the minimum they will accept). So, in reality, your initial Sunpass investment is close to $55.00.

I got stung by Hertz in November driving to KeyWest with the $4.95 per day Plate scan charge. (I didn't have my Sunpass Yet)
My toll to drive the FT to get to the Overseas Highway was about $3.75 one way. Consequently it cost me close to $30.00 for that initial toll.
I followed a "toll-less" road back to Lauderdale (just for the principal of it).
Mike

In my search, I did not come across any recommendation about buying the Quickpass transponder. It looks like it would be a good alternative to having both EZ Pass and Sunpass. Only drawback I could see would be if their is a dispute regarding billing and a "missed read" - which I have had in the past. (I once got billed for tolls from Buffalo to Albany because the toll reader in Schenectady did not work)

For "Sueandmike," I put in an initial deposit of $20.00 with a replenish amount of $10.00, when the account gets below $10.00. Initial charge after tax was $41.19. Minimum replenish amount possible is $10.00.

At least I won't be driving around feeling that Hertz screwed me.

You can also set it up so there is no auto replenishment. I do this with our account. I just add $20 or $25 on to the account before our trip and we are covered for the trip and then some.

 

[suenmike32]

Actually the fees that Sunpass charged for my set up don't bother me that much.
I chose the auto replenishment and it ended up being almost $50.00. As Diox points out...there were other options.
I've had Sunpass stickers before, only to lose them to replaced windshields from Highway stone kick-ups.
The problem that leaves a bad taste in my mouth is the Plate-Pass charge that is never once mentioned by Hertz at the time of pickup. They were very friendly and had a list of do's & don'ts but left the $4.95 perday PP charge (plus tolls), as sort of a little Easter egg surprise.
Did it break the bank? Noooo but will I not forget it? you bet!
Getting back to the OP's original inquiry. After I realized what happened I took the toll-less roads from Homestead up to Lauderdale and I had no problem at all. I'm not sure that I lost any time in the process.
Mike

 

[johnrsrq]

an alternative to sunpass is epass

I use epass instead of sunpass as I sometimes have to travel through central florida toll areas. It works where sunpass does as I use it on the sunshine skyway bridge. The sticker/card works great. I think it might be worth a look for the OP's needs.

here it is: https://www.cfxway.com/TravelersExpressways/FAQs.aspx?category=1

 

[TheTimeTraveler]

SunPass Information

I think the easiest thing for any TUG member should do (or anyone else for that matter) is to go to the SunPass website and read up on the options.

It is very easy to obtain a "visitor" transponder (i.e. from a Florida Supermarket) and activate it. It is a simple task to change the vehicle and license plate anytime you want. And, you can fund it as needed. :whoopie:


Here's the website: www.SunPass.com


Enjoy the ease of use!



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[johnrsrq]

I think the easiest thing for any TUG member should do (or anyone else for that matter) is to go to the SunPass website and read up on the options.

It is very easy to obtain a "visitor" transponder (i.e. from a Florida Supermarket) and activate it. It is a simple task to change the vehicle and license plate anytime you want. And, you can fund it as needed. :whoopie:


Here's the website: www.SunPass.com


Enjoy the ease of use!

for those traveling through Georgia/ North Carolina and all of Florida e-pass work everywhere sunpass works not sure if its the same the other way around. also I think slightly less to start

I have a transponder from another state (i.e., FasTrak, E-ZPass, Toll Tag); Can I use it to pay my tolls here?
Quick Pass from North Carolina and PeachPass from Georgia can be used on any road with the E-PASS or SunPass logo. You can also use your E-PASS in North Carolina on the Quick Pass system and in Georgia on the PeachPass system. Passes from other states are not accepted in Florida.
E-PASS, SunPass and LeeWay (Lee County) are compatible with each other and may be used on toll roads and bridges throughout Florida.

https://www.cfxway.com/TravelersExpressways.aspx

 

[Iggyearl]

Wow! End of my story....

I ordered the Sunpass from their website - on Monday. The girl who answered their toll free number said that I would receive my Sunpass in 3 to 5 days. I wasn't so sure. In today's mail I had my Sunpass, along with a receipt and a copy of operating instructions. ONLY 4 days!! From Boca Raton to the Albany area in 4 days. An efficient governmental agency. Who would have thunk?

 

[TheTimeTraveler]

I ordered the Sunpass from their website - on Monday. The girl who answered their toll free number said that I would receive my Sunpass in 3 to 5 days. I wasn't so sure. In today's mail I had my Sunpass, along with a receipt and a copy of operating instructions. ONLY 4 days!! From Boca Raton to the Albany area in 4 days. An efficient governmental agency. Who would have thunk?

This is great news!

Here is the website again for everyone:




www.SunPass.com









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