The system its self is straight forward just really trying to have plenty of small change ready as you approach the Booths. however, some people have chanced either going through the Express Lane or avoided paying at the small unmanned Throw in payment Booths thinking because they are in a Hire car they will not have to pay. Well, the Hire car companies do have everyones Credit card details and not only are they charging the Toll amounts they are charging the fines and  charges imposed to your Credit Card even when you have left Florida.

We have been told that you are “let off” for one or two mishaps but there is no guarantee that this is the case.

A lot of Hire cars are now equipped with their own Express sensor on their windscreens and you can pay a fee to activate this when you pick up your car that allows you to use the Express lanes.

For frequent and visitors who are staying a little longer you can purchase your own sensor which attaches to your car, for approximately $25.00 (Publix & CVS Chemists) which you need to top up as you please. It also gives you a discount on each Booth’s normal fee, usually betweem 5% & 10%. You can also buy a stick on Pass for approximately $5.00 which gives you the option of paying as much as you do use the Express Lanes, also with the discounts.

These methods may help some visitors but the main thing is be very careful that you do Pay at All Booths, one way or another, as the Fines and Charges may be added to your final Car Hire account.

A Very Happy New Year to All Silver Creek Visitors.

Mary & Larry Phillips