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The Florida SunPass system notes in an online alert that it does not ask drivers via text to make a payment or take immediate action to settle an account. "These messages are not sent by SunPass ...
"To avoid a late fee of $50.00, visit https://sunpasstollsservices.com to settle your balance." A new texting scam asks Floridians to pay outstanding (and nonexistent) toll road fees.
SunPass does not ask customers via text to make payments "Please note that SunPass does not ask customers via text to make a payment or to take immediate action on their account.
SunPass was introduced on April 24, 1999, and by October 1 of the same year, more than 100,000 SunPass transponders had been sold. [1] [2]In early 2009, all Easy Pay customers automatically became SunPass Plus customers if they opt-in and have the privilege of using their transponders to pay for airport parking at Tampa, Orlando, Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Miami airports.
When the vehicle passes a roadside toll reader device, a radio signal from the reader triggers the transponder, which transmits back an identifying number which registers the vehicle's use of the road, and an electronic payment system charges the user the toll. A major advantage is the driver does not have to stop, reducing traffic delays.
SunPass in Florida. LeeWay in Lee County; O-PASS in Osceola County; C-Pass in Key Biscayne was replaced by SunPass and pay-by-plate on September 23, 2014. [74] SunPass PRO has been launched and is interoperable with E-ZPass system in the north east [75] Central Plains interoperability area (North Texas Tollway Authority hub) K-Tag in Kansas [76]
The expressway takes transponders from different states, including Florida's SunPass transponder. Customers who do not have a transponder account will be billed later for their use on the expressway. [16] [17] [18] In 2013, the Selmon Expressway celebrated its 50th anniversary. Also, in the same year, the I-4 Connector opened.
The SunPass electronic toll collection system was implemented during 1999, with the toll plazas being reconfigured to allow lanes dedicated to transponder users. [32] A toll hike took effect on March 7, 2004, increasing the toll rate for non SunPass users to $4 for a full-length trip, with SunPass users still using the 1995 toll rates. [33] [34]