Sensor problem causes Va. tunnel toll overcharges

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NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A problem with road sensors caused thousands of motorists to be mistakenly charged higher tolls at two Hampton Roads tunnels.

Private operator Elizabeth River Crossings spokeswoman Leila Rice says the problem affected about 1 percent of all E-ZPass transactions since the Feb. 1 start of tolls at the Downtown and Midtown tunnels.

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