pawoSD-actually paying for a tax when there is no need does sound pretty "dumb"

However if you pay the fee get the sticker -Florida lets you apply for a HOV decal & another decal that allows you drive in the "LEXUS Lanes" for free. In south florida traffic -it is worth it.

(For those who do not know what a "LEXUS lane" is. It is the goverment taking one/two lanes of the highway that you already pay for and charging you an additional $2-$6 to drive on these "special" lanes. High Occupancy Toll or HOT in goverment speak)