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Old Jul 13, 2001 | 09:51 AM
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This is just crazy. Getting fine by rental car company for driving too fast. $150 for going over speed limit for more than two minutes!!!

http://www.msnbc.com/news/598151.asp?0dm=C237B
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Old Jul 13, 2001 | 10:40 AM
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If they put it on your credit card, couldn't you just dispute it w/the card company?
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Old Jul 13, 2001 | 10:42 AM
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I heard about this on CNN. Totally bogus. You got to hand it to the rental company for a most excellent scam, though.
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Old Jul 16, 2001 | 07:47 AM
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I guess it's going to be decided in the court since they do not plan to stop this.
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Old Jul 16, 2001 | 08:58 AM
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Well, I know at least one rental car company I will not be using. Thanks for the info.
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