is it possible to fight toll violations in Illinois?

Question

i just received a letter on Saturday that i owe 762 dollars for not paying 30 tolls from 06/2006 through 12/2006. Originally the cost would have been 22 dollars for the unpaid tolls but they charged 20 dollars for each toll as a fee which comes out to 762 dollars which is crazy. i had an Ipass but i never realized i was out of money on it until like a week after i ran out. Meanwhile i was still going through all those tolls. Do you think that they would cut me a break? The letter they sent me is kinda harsh. They said they don't accept payment plans, they don't negotiate, etc and that I have to pay this amount in two weeks or I get my license suspended. They did however say I could have a hearing.

Anyone think its possible to get off all these fines?? Or have you yourself?

Answer 1

You can attempt to dispute it, but you do receive a notification when your account is empty. Your best chance is to go to the hearing, and bring your check book.

Answer 2

Ask for the hearing and explain about having an Ipass and not realizing it was out of money.

There is supposed to be something that lights up at the toll booth to tell you if you are low/out of money in your pass. If it was not working, mention that at the hearing.

Also, I do not understand how the unpaid tolls were from 06/2006 through 12/2006 if it only took you a week to realize that you ran out.

Answer 3

I-pass is supposed to charge your credit card if you go below a certain amount.

Answer 4

If they were supposed to notify you when you were out of money and they didn't, then you have a pretty good chance. If they never said they would, then you're out of luck.

Answer 5

yes it is possible to fight tolls voiliations in illinois

Answer 6

they are required in CA to show you the tape check your law...if they're very busy and they have that law ask them to show you and they'll probably drop it.