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‘I hadn’t been to Dallas’: Fake plates lead to unexpected tolls for 91-year-old
Read full article: ‘I hadn’t been to Dallas’: Fake plates lead to unexpected tolls for 91-year-oldAfter purchasing a new vehicle, the 91-year-old veteran said he was surprised to receive a toll bill for driving in Dallas—a city he hadn't visited.
Toll Road Tabby: Stray cat finds way into Harris Co. deputy’s patrol car
Read full article: Toll Road Tabby: Stray cat finds way into Harris Co. deputy’s patrol carA Precinct 5 constable deputy got an unexpected passenger when a stray cat crawled up inside his patrol car on the Westpark Toll Road and if no owner is identified, he plans to give it a forever home!
‘One went in my shoe:’ Bullets riddle trucks in 2 separate NW Harris Co. road rage shootings
Read full article: ‘One went in my shoe:’ Bullets riddle trucks in 2 separate NW Harris Co. road rage shootingsTwo drivers are counting their blessings after they escaped unharmed following two separate road rage shootings in Harris County.
‘It turns into a parking lot’: Drivers frustrated over several toll lanes that are permanently shut down along Beltway 8
Read full article: ‘It turns into a parking lot’: Drivers frustrated over several toll lanes that are permanently shut down along Beltway 8Redesigned booths are set to be finished in a few years, which will cover safety designs and also include driver focus groups in an effort to improve messaging for the use of Harris County toll roads.
HCTRA cites more than 20 fake paper tags this week after launching ‘Tag, You’re It!’ initiative
Read full article: HCTRA cites more than 20 fake paper tags this week after launching ‘Tag, You’re It!’ initiativeFollowing the announcement of Harris County Toll Road initiative “Tag, You’re It,” more than 20 fake paper tags have been cited this week since the launch.
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Toll Road drivers: Brace yourself for some big bills
Read full article: Toll Road drivers: Brace yourself for some big billsHOUSTON – If you travel frequently on toll roads managed by the Texas Department of Transportation, you could be in for a big surprise over the next few days and weeks. A Texas Tag system upgrade could cause major problems for your budget if you’re not prepared. Delayed Billing and ChargesThe Texas Department of Transportation started transitioning to a new operating system on November 18th. The system was still down on Jan. 11, meaning not a single toll had been deducted from any accounts in two months. Some users worried they would get hit with huge toll bills all at once.
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Here are easy toll road mistakes that can cost you money
Read full article: Here are easy toll road mistakes that can cost you moneyHOUSTON – Got a toll violation in the mail, even though you have an EZ tag? For EZ TAG customers:There are a few reasons customers may get violations, which can be readily easily resolved. A common reason customers get bills for unpaid tolls is because the customer’s new license plate number was not added to their EZ TAG account. For cash customers/drivers without an EZ TAG account:As of March 11, 2020, the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) implemented “hands-free” toll collection to reduce potential exposure of both drivers and employees to COVID -19. HCTRA encourages EZ TAG customers to manage their prefunded account 24/7 on hctra.org or download the mobile app.