Well this is a very simple scam, tollways, trip to Sydney last month, active device positioned at the top of the screen didn't make a noise going under the sensors on the south western motorway going into sydney, it did however make a noise when we exited at King William st.
Get toll bill, we are charged something like 50/55 cents for a "video search fee". Not only does the operator want to have a minimum of about $40 in your account, regardless of where you live (ACT here!), they can charge you for a search on your number plate.
I'd also like to know why they require a minimum of that amount in your account. Also what do they do with all that extra money whilst it's in their account, got to make an obscene profit some how?
Easy peasy, how many vehicles pass through a toll collection point in a minute? Search everyone for a couple of minutes a day at 50/55 cents a time, nice little earner in the words of "Arthur", for those old enough to remember "The Minder'.
Sorry, we had to do a search, yeah right! I reckon it would add up to a sizeable amount per day. How many people would bother investigating further, not many I suspect, thus this could run into a very healthy extra profit.
Not that I'm suggesting that there may be any thing underhanded going on, but I'm a cynic and they are out to get you or me as the case may be.
sydney? One of the worlds most liveable cities? Don't make me laugh.................................
