… like $20, according to this story.
Now the story brings up interesting issues of profiling, and whether toll station workers were legally permitted to detain anyone. I think those are good questions. The Florida DOT’s coverup should also be investigated.
But here’s something that got me:
Although FDOT refused to comment because the Department expects to be sued, internal e-mail justify the program because of counterfeit bills. However, in a 2 and a half year period the DOT got $16,000 in counterfeit bills, while at the same time it collected close to $2 billion in tolls ($1,523,825,404).
The Department also spent $32,000 on forms used to catch the $16,000 in funny money. The department also says in e-mails, the program will help law enforcement catch counterfeiters.
Irrespective of all the very valid legal issues, as a businessman, I would say this should raise red flags. A program that spends $32,000 to prevent $16,000 in losses is not very profitable. Of course, it will be less profitable if FDOT loses the lawsuit.
Related articles
- Millions Of Florida Drivers Illegally Detained By Turnpike Authority For Paying Tolls With Large Bills (thedaleygator.wordpress.com)
- Motorists Illegally Detained at Florida Tolls – For Using Large Bills! (censorshipinamerica.com)
- Florida DOT accused of illegal detainment, racial profiling (weinterrupt.com)
- Toll Booths in Florida Accused of Racial Profiling. (ridelust.com)
