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Originally Posted by sweeps
Then what is it?
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A fee for the service and convenience provided.
At least in this part of the country, I usually have a choice between a toll road and a non-toll road when traveling. The toll road is generally the faster, limited access option. The free road is often the commercial route with intersections, traffic lights and a lower speed limit. If I want the speed and convenience of the toll road, I pay for it. If not, I take the free road. Sometimes the free road is just as fast, like taking 295 instead of the NJ Turnpike here in NJ.
I just never really thought of a highway toll as a tax. I suppose it is in a way since it is going to a governement entity.