Late Night Beltway
A tip for the late night drivers.
It appears that, at least in the location I use (Westheimer ramp), the attendant leaves at 2am (on weekdays). As a result, because there’s no way to pay if you don’t have exact change, both lanes are open for you to use without paying. In other words, free access on the Beltway after 2am.
I can’t seem to find information about it on the Harris County Toll Road Authority site, but they probably wouldn’t want make that information easily accessible.
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They probably figure that if you
Most places on the tollroad are free in the earlier morning hours - pre-4AM, although you could still technically be mailed a ticket for it.
I’ve got EZ Tag so I’m paying no matter what. Sometimes I wish I didn’t but when I’m flying through the main lane plaza, I’m glad I do. :)