Roof rack charges repealed on turnpike

BEREA, Ohio (AP) - The Ohio Turnpike has stopped charging cars higher tolls when they're carrying bicycles or luggage on the roof.

Toll changes that took effect last year put vehicles with rooftop luggage carriers or bike racks into a higher toll classification meant for taller commercial trucks and moving vans.

Laser scanners that measure the heights of vehicles still cause the toll plazas to spit out the more expensive tickets to cars with items on the roof. But turnpike spokeswoman Lauren Hakos says toll collectors are now making adjustments and taking lower toll amounts from passenger vehicles.

It means a $10 difference for a car traveling the entire length of the toll road.

Hakos says E-ZPass users will have to call customer service to get a refund.

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Information from: The Plain Dealer, http://www.cleveland.com