You Don't Have To Buy An E-ZPass From The State Where You Live

The consumerist ^ | 3-2-2011 | Laura Northrup

[RKBA Democrat]

This is very relevant for Virginians. The number of toll roads is expanding thanks to the efforts of our soon-to-be-indicted Governor. You DO NOT have to get the EZ pass from the state that you live in. Other states can and do issue them, often on much better terms. Massachusetts seems to have the best deal right now, and they do issue to residents of other states. You can get up to 4 units for one $20 deposit and they don't charge a monthly fee. Illinois seems to have an OK plan as well, although the deposits are much higher.

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[Paladin2]

Gov’t surveillance.

[RKBA Democrat]

“Gov’t surveillance.”

Probably. But it can be done more easily and thoroughly by using digital cameras to identify license plates. And there are a whole lot more cameras on highways than there are toll roads.

[RKBA Democrat]

You might find this of interest.

[cicero2k]

I live in Colorado but travel with an EZpass in my bag for rental cars who over charge to use theirs.

[Albion Wilde]

EZPass ping!

[mabarker1]

Bull$&!t

I already pay taxes at the gas pump and when I buy Tags/Inspection/oil/ATF and Tyres!

F a bunch of pay the Troll at the bridge Roads!!!

[trebb]

Possibly government surveillance (if not now it will be soon), but it is ironic that the EZ Pass system can work intra/inter-State, and even has a working mechanism for taking payments, while Zero Care cannot even work within a single State... and having signed up does not = being enrolled and being enrolled does not = being covered, and having submitted payment does not = payment processed.

Maybe they should have enlisted DOT and other road-related agencies to help. Of course, the DOT might also need to enlist the aid of the FCC to help with bridge maintenance, etc. This government stuff just gets so confusing.

[sauropod]

Sleazy Pass is theft.

[mfish13]

What Guv is to be indicted? I go to VA ON BIZZ about 4 times a year.

[Paladin2]

I have an EZPass (usually locked away in its Faraday cage) from a different state as my state doesn’t issue them.

[Raycpa]

Once ma political figure out they are lowest they are sure to raise fees.

[Dr. Sivana]

All states require a “pre-paid” amount, usually around $20 to be placed on your credit card.

You do not have to use a credit card in Illinois to buy or recharge. You can recharge it at some of the highway rest stops with cash.

[RKBA Democrat]

“What Guv is to be indicted? I go to VA ON BIZZ about 4 times a year.”

Gov “Toll Booth Bob” McDonnell. Soon to be ex-governor. Got caught with his hand in the cookie jar. Of course it didn’t influence his decisions (gasp, wheeze, cough).

[RKBA Democrat]

“I already pay taxes at the gas pump and when I buy Tags/Inspection/oil/ATF and Tyres!”

And now you get to pay tolls on key roads, bridges and tunnels in VA as well!

You can thank our fine, upstanding gop governor for that one. Thank him soon, though. He’s going to be very busy trying to stay out of prison.

[deport]

Summary of Facilities Accepting E-ZPass

[mabarker1]

Nope

I just won’t come to VA and spend ANY $$$ at all.

[Gay State Conservative]

Ours are free.No charge when issued,no maintenance fees.But OTOH we have an outrageous income tax,an equally outrageous sales tax,jaw dropping property tax rates and both of Osama Obama’s wetbac....sorry,a post of mine was delete once for using that word....Obama’s “undocumented” relatives chose to settle here.

[raccoonradio]

CT did away with theirs after a fatal accident at a tollbooth. MA used to be free in western part of state and there were hopes of making the whole MA Turnpike free someday (it was supposed to be, decades ago) but now the exits that were free are being returned to tolls.

Noticed in places like PA Turnpike, etc that you could buy the EZPass at a rest area, and saw the thing about linking to credit card. I thought that if I used it enough it would be worth it, but I’m not sure I trust the credit card linking and I don’t use toll roads regularly.
I think MA will do away with toll takers and use EZPass, and for those who don’t have it, a pic will be taken of license plate and bill mailed to you.

I-89 and I-91 in Vt. are useful roads; thankfully, no tolls.