Toll Road Admits Penalties Were Excessive

California - Motorists hit with massive fines for minor toll infractions won a settlement. The toll road operating entities agreed to pay $1.4 million in restitution and waive $41 million in unpaid toll penalties. Over a dozen motorists sued in 2007 claiming that fines of up to $123,000 for skipping tolls were outrageous. Stephanie and Brian Young racked up $580 in unpaid tolls in 2003 after the credit card linked to their toll transponder account expired. For this mistake, OCTA demanded that they pay $53,550 in fines. Maria and Pablo Gonzalez allegedly failed to pay $60.14 in tolls and were billed $78,780. ---...More