Masspike U-turn 99 voilation

So a month ago I was on the masspike heading towards cambridge but ended up using that newer U-turn they recently built to head back to boston before the 1st set of tolls. Apparently you can only use that lane if you have a easypass/fastlane pass even though they do not specify it. Figured I let people know before you get a $50 ticket as well.

My question is does this violation effect your driving record? I am thinking about appealing it, although I may just pay for it so I can put it pass me instead of being pisted off about it any longer?

Answer: It doesn't effect your driving record as long as you pay in time. Watch out fellas I don't use masspike often so I'm clueless to there scams...

That does sound like a scam, especially if they don't have the appropriate signage up.

i would have fought it... where their any signs? thats bullshit

Originally Posted by MightyY

That does sound like a scam, especially if they don't have the appropriate signage up.

they have a sign that says U-turn with the arrow white/black sign.

Originally Posted by JJR4884

i would have fought it... where their any signs? thats bullshit

I can still appeal it, but I dont want to even let this voilation sit around for me to forget about it. But like I stated above they do have a U-turn sign which looks like any normal traffic sign for commercial use as oppose if it were for just police use only (when I took it a bunch of cars were using it as well easypass users I hope). You would think seeing this lane is very new with all the chaos over their they would be a little more specific with who can or cannot use the lane? On top of that if it is for only easypass users why wouldn't they put a toll after you bang the u-turn? They make it look like its a free lane.

Its like if you go down a one way street that is posted "one way" and they end up ticketing you because you dont have a easypass? thats basically the same scenario for me? I used a U-turn lane which is why they made it for the people that need to turn around to avoid passing the tolls. It didnt say "easypass use only" it just says U-turn what freaking B.S....

Anyways I want all you guys to know for sure for the ones who don't use masspike often don't get fooled.

wow....thats one retarded rule. Thanks for letting us know

are you sure it didn't have a big red circle with a line through it?

Get an EZ-Pass.

I was there a couple of months ago, I didn't know about it either and got fined 50 bucks. Wanted to appeal it but too much work so I payed it off.

There is a giant sign that says "FAST LANE / EZ-PASS Tag Holders Only."



Seriously, how can you NOT have an EZ-Pass?

Thanks OP! I just got one of those too and was worried. That u-turn is such a scam.

Originally Posted by sna77

There is a giant sign that says "FAST LANE / EZ-PASS Tag Holders Only."



Seriously, how can you NOT have an EZ-Pass?

Not quit all the giant signs have "FAST LANE / EZ-PASS Tag Holders Only." as the OP stated.

Originally Posted by 06zHp

Not quit all the giant signs have "FAST LANE / EZ-PASS Tag Holders Only." as the OP stated.

I really don't recall seeing the EZ-pass only sign at the time when I used it. I could have easily missed it. But after seeing the first one saying U-Turn to Boston I simply proceeded with no hessitation. I would think they should point out the EZ-pass only with the first sign because how the lane merges for the U-turn it only causes more chaos and traffic with cars being forced to take a last minute right cutting off cars just to go somewhere where they don't want to go?

I don't have a EZ-pass because I never use MassPike. Its like a person having a gym membership and doesn't workout "whats the point"?

Originally Posted by Slick-Vic

Its like a person having a gym membership and doesn't workout "whats the point"?

You only pay for it when you use it. Not like a gym membership.

and where do you hide that hideous thing so it doesn't make your dash board/windshield look all sorts of skank?

Originally Posted by trizzuth

and where do you hide that hideous thing so it doesn't make your dash board/windshield look all sorts of skank?

glove box if you really care. I put it on the windshield to the right of the mirror. Cant see it

Originally Posted by trizzuth

and where do you hide that hideous thing so it doesn't make your dash board/windshield look all sorts of skank?

Wasup Trizzuth! Ready for tonights game?

I think I spotted your touring this past sunday!

Originally Posted by trizzuth

and where do you hide that hideous thing so it doesn't make your dash board/windshield look all sorts of skank?

I wrapped mine in black electrical tape and stuck it on the passenger side of rear-view.

It's so inconspicuous that I've (accidentally) passed several tech inspections without removing it.

I hope you all appreciate this... almost killed myself on the way home taking this shot. Signs 1 and 3 say Fast Lane only. #2 does not.

happened to me too.