Sun Pass (Miami, Palm Beach: buy, cost, beach)

[tmozer]

I decided to take a ride on "Gator Alley" (75 South towards Miami) today. I was supprised by the toll ($2.50). Not a big deal. And since I won't be going that way (or using other toll roads) much, I don't see the tolls as much of an issue. It is too bad that they don't take Easy Pass which I have and use every where else I travel.

Anyway, it appears that you have to spend around $5 just to get a sticker/transponder to start using Sun Pass for tolls. Is that true? If I have to spend money that is not going to cover tolls, I just don't think it would be worth the investment for me. What would my toll saving have been today? 25 cents each way??

Although Easy Pass cost me $1.00 a month for administration costs, I, and my family (who are on the account), use Easy Pass a lot so it is worth it.....

[Ellwood]

We travel to the Keys every year for a month from upstate NY and find it strange that FL is the only state that does not accept EZPass. Any idea why FL has it's own Sun Pass?

[flutterby27]

You can buy the sticker for $5 at publix or CVS and it includes $5 worth of toll money, so essentially it is free.

[tmozer]

Originally Posted by flutterby27

You can buy the sticker for $5 at publix or CVS and it includes $5 worth of toll money, so essentially it is free.

OK. I was confused about that part.

In that case, I guess I pick one up.

[BigMunch]

They are great to have, we have one on my wife's vehicle, much better than digging for change , especially if you are traveling around in the Miami-Palm Beach area, tolls are everywhere.