Is anyone subscribed to EZ-Pass in a different state than the one they live in?

I wonder if my TX EZ-Pass will work in some other states? It is $40 initial charge and recharges from your credit card at $10, the same as a few other states. I do believe (it's been a few years) it is a one time $15 fee per vehicle on the account or if you have to replace the one attached to your windshield (like if you replace your windshield).

EZ Pass is EZ Pass. It works where ever the Trade Marked name EZ Pass is displayed. However, there are a lot of regional toll systems that use their own transponders, some of which accept EZ Pass as well. But that depends on agreements. Florida Sun Pass does not.

Not to disagree, but I thought a federal law had been enacted transportation legislation where any toll paying transponder (ez-pass for example) had to work on all other systems in the united states.

Maybe I misunderstood the legislation?

SunPass and EZ Pass are working together to make their systems compatible.

We have an Illinois EZ-Pass but live in WI. We have used it in IL, IN, OH, PA and had no problems.

when this all started, the objective was to avoid a $1/mo. charge. Does it sound sensible to go out of your way to beat the powers that be out of $12/yr? Knowing that they cracked down....what is one's price to be dishonest? And we nail politicians and think they are silly to go down the drain over a mil. or two. This is $12.

As this evolved, you do have agencies now charging cash rates for tags that are not issued by them. Example is the MTA in NYC. If you have a NJ EZPass, you pay the cash rate.

The OP referred to EZPass in this place or that (Peace Bridge is a tiny authority) as a "best deal."

Where it really becomes nonsense is if you are offered a commuter discount to work, you would necessarily have to sign up at the correct authority to get that discount.

Did some research. In 2013, Congress added a Toll-Interoperability provision to the Federal Highway bill. It was to take effect by mid 2016. Lawmakers failed to outline or provide any oversight for this national system, so it's being worked on by private entities. There is more here: http://www.citylab.com/tech/2013/08/you-may-never-need-pay-c...

If you care to find out more, a Google search can give you a lot of links and details. https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=toll+in...

But it's only required for "all Federal-aid highway toll facilities."

regardless, because one can have no tag, and simply have a pic of one's plate taken, if the toll is the issue.

When a school district is known to be a good school, you will always have unscrupulous parents attempt to register kids in that school district, when they do not live in that district.

You have people registering motor vehicles at addresses where the vehicle is not garaged, to get lower premiums. Sometimes, to evade a excise tax that a commonwealth assesses.

In the end, legal or not, it comes across as unethical. So, what is one's price to behave unethically, $12?

I have an EZ-Pass from NY but got it when we lived there, we now are in TN. I know others that use NY and live in other states. We need to keep a deposit that they add $25 to every time it gets down to a certain level (I think $10) so that money is tied up but no other costs.

Since moving to TN and traveling in the South and North & South trips instead of East and West we have not needed EZ-Pass, but I'm sure we will make a trip where it will come in handy again in the future.

I don't know about yours but when I moved from one state to another I found my car's tag was tied to my EZ-pass.. and when I registered my car in the new state, my EZ-pass couldn't be associated with the new car's new tag.

to get back to the fraud with tags, there are some documented cases where people commit, yes, fraud.

One is to pretend you live in Staten Island, NY. You get a discount when you cross the Verrazano. There are also cases where senior citizens get a discounted rate, and this discount is applied to a specific tag. But as we know, tags use velcro, and amazingly tags walk from seniors to non-senior vehicles.

Just because it's possible to beat the system, why do it, when we're talking about relatively small amounts. I would say people need to have more integrity. If not, then stop bashing the govt., and making a huge deal when someone gets indicted for corruption.

How is it fraud to have an E-ZPass from another state? I just checked the NY E-ZPass site, and there is no resident requirement.

I originally got my pass when I lived in NY, but since moving to North Carolina, all I had to do was update my address and vehicle registration information, and as long as I have a valid credit card on file, they don't care about where I live.

North Carolina doesn't have E-ZPass, and I drive back to the NY tri-state area enough that I use the pass regularly, so why shouldn't I keep my NY E-ZPass? Am I committing fraud?

NC Quick Pass is now compatible with E-ZPass, SunPass and Peach Pass facilities. The NC Quick Pass sticker transponder will not only work in NC, but also on all SunPass and Peach Pass accepted facilities. Additionally, the NC Quick Pass hard case transponder will work in NC, and where SunPass, Peach Pass and E-ZPass transponders are accepted.
North Carolina toll roads are now also accepting E-ZPass and SunPass transponders as a form of payment on the Triangle Expressway, as long as the vehicle license plate is registered on the E-ZPass or SunPass account.

https://www.myncquickpass.com/en/about/rates.shtml

let's go all the way back, and address one that was mentioned in particular--Peace Bridge EZPass. It did not charge a fee to accounts administered by them, and it DID have a residency requirement that was clearly stated in their FAQs. Now if you see that, and still apply in the interest of avoiding a $1/mo. charge, that is fraud.

This authority no longer exists on its own and was absorbed by NYS.

Again, it's human nature to want to spend less, rather than more. But when folks are willing to break rules in the interest of $10-$18/yr., give politicians a break. They are not after small amounts like that when they are corrupt. At least they go after more.

In Texas, there is EZ-Tag which is not and EZ-Pass and is not compatible with EZ-Pass.

I have gotten the I-Pass from the People Republic of Illinois. It is a large "hard case" pass. I really like the thin adhesive Texas EZ-Tag much better. The hard case is designed to be removable from the windshield and the EZ-Tag is not removable.

My I-Pass worked well in Illinois and also Maryland. It has no monthly costs, which is one of the reasons I got it, although I would have gotten one from a more friendly state, but I didn't really find a better alternative. The entire transaction was done online and via mail - no issues, no hassles.

EZ Pass and Sun Pass are not compatible and until they become so I have opted not to subscribe.

wow, didn't even notice the small fee haha

NC now accepts EZ, SunPass, PeachPass. As for maintenance charges, here is a quote from the FAQ.
"An account with no toll transactions for a period of 12 consecutive months will be charged a $1.00 monthly maintenance fee until the account is closed. If the account balance falls below $1.00, the account will be automatically closed and all transponders will be deactivated. You will be notified of the account closure in writing through mail or e‑mail."
So am sure to drive the toll road at least once a year!!

Living in Maryland and having a Massachusetts is not illegal. I am not speaking about Peace Bridge or any other system.

Though Maryland has dropped the $1.50 a month fee, it was indeed worth it to me to get a 'no fee' EZ Pass to avoid the $1.50/month fee.

IMO, those who say 'it's only $1.50 per month' are on par with those who say 'if you have nothing to hide, you won't care if they search you/your vehicle'.

simply pay the fee. I figure it's one or two less bottles of wine I can buy per year.

You get all that, from EZPass charging an administration fee? First world problems comes to mind. Who is searching what vehicle? We have 4, and if there's a legitimate reason, they can be searched. But I would rather have it done while I'm at work so I don't need to waste my time, there's nothing in any of them that's not on the up and up.

Four states that I can think of, MA, VA, CT, NH, charge "property" tax on motor vehicles, based on values. They have traditionally had problems with folks registering out of state. Again, the drivers' positions have been, if the other state accepts my out of state address, who cares? MA, VA, CT, NH do. And, the insurance co. does, as they write the premium based on where the vehicle is garaged.

Again, when I see people doing stuff for $12-$18/yr., it becomes understandable why a politician is corrupt for only $1 mil. (common sense says a reputation is worth more than $1 mil., but above the law comes to mind)

If there is a "legitimate" reason for a search then I will consent. Otherwise, no I won't.

My car is tagged in my home state. I see a difference in out-of-state EZ Pass than in tags. If you do not, I am happy for you.

If I can save $12-$18 per year I will (though now there is no savings in the People's Republic). If you choose to not save, I am happy for you.

I am breaking no law. If it becomes that I am, I will stop breaking the law.

Try Delaware EZ pass system

I had to double check to be sure I had updated my account and I had. NY didn't have a problem with a TN address and plates so I guess they are ok with out of state subscribers.

We had the I-Pass in Illinois for years when we lived there, and when we moved to NC we kept it...
Used it last week and there were no issues...

The basis of this thread being started was to bypass a monthly administrative fee. Again, we use Peace Bridge as an example. They explicitly said you had to live in the area, people disregarded, and they were inundated with apps (imagine a power co. broker who have 3 people in a tiny office, but because they offer 2 cents per kWh, the entire country starts calling to sign up--this is a real scenario in states which allow people to choose their electricity provider). They no longer exist and were absorbed by NYS. NYS charges a fee. So it's rather comical that the thread lives on and is like 7 pages!

I don't like the $1.50 fee either... but Maryland waives the fee if you use it at least 3 times per month. I don't have a great need to use toll roads these days, but the one or two round trips per month cover me.

California's Fast Trak doesn't charge a monthly fee. Hopefully that will continue.

Accounts without a Maryland address are charged a $1.50 monthly account maintenance fee. The maintenance fee will be waived if the Account uses Maryland toll facilities at least three times in the previous statement period.

Six years later, a $1.50 ain't worth a $1.50 anymore.

I live in Ontario,Canada and do not pay any fees for the transponder.I signed up with EZ Pass NY and use it travel to NY,OH,IN,PA,MI.

The "parent" EZ Pass Group can be found at https://www.e-zpassiag.com/. It may on occasion be worthwhile to check things out; perhaps before taking a long trip or if you are a commuter. As an example, the site links to the content at https://www.wcvb.com/article/using-e-zpass-to-save-30-cents-... which explains how you might be able to save 30 cents/gallon at some select gas stations in Massachusetts.

I'm not sure a person "decides" where to sign up in metro NY.

Me? I went to a convenience store in White Plains, NY, and asked the woman behind the plexiglass for an E-ZPass tag. It had some fixed amount already on it like $20, and I can't remember if I had to activate or not to use it.

We're going to Queens next weekend, of course I'm going to use NY E-ZPass, why would I just "Pay more" for the same crossing..lol

I truly don't need NJ E-ZPass anymore as I don't get enough trips to get the commuter discount over the Phila. crossings. But what do I do? Continue to pay the $1/mo. we do dumb things sometimes, really.

Imagine PANYNJ claims "no way to continue car pool discount." Now I hate the term money grab, but c'mon...It was nice paying $6 when E-ZPass was $11. Today it's $7.75 v. $13.75 E-ZPass, $16 cash. saving $6 is saving $6, I'd take it.

Port Authority Carpool Plan: Available All Hours
NOTE: The Carpool Plan is no longer available for use at the Bayonne Bridge, Goethals Bridge, Outerbridge Crossing, Holland Tunnel and the George Washington Bridge. The Carpool Plan will remain available in staffed cash toll lanes at the Lincoln Tunnel until cashless tolling is implemented at that toll plaza, anticipated to begin in late 2022.

DISCOUNT PROGRAMS THAT REQUIRE IN-PERSON ADMINISTRATION BY TOLL ATTENDANTS, SUCH AS THE CARPOOL DISCOUNT PROGRAM, ARE REINSTATED AT THE UPPER LEVEL OF THE GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE AND THE LINCOLN TUNNEL WHILE THOSE TOLL BOOTHS ARE STAFFED.

p.s. this is the one where it's literally double for a non NY E-ZPass, and a mega time saver going to NJ from CT, because of the toll!

$3 is only for NY tag, any other, $7.50.

Henry Hudson Bridge

E-ZPass: $3.00
Tolls by Mail: $7.50

For us, we'll be doing upper level GW with carpool (both NJ and NY have the carpool plan), and then NY tag for Triboro, all the way, no need for NJ. Foil bags baby.

Yes, I live in Tennessee and have 2 EZ Pass units from Illinios one in my wife's car one in my truck, we have had them for over 8 years in Tennessee, brought them with us when we moved from the terrible state of Illinios. When they need to be exchanged, I just go to a Jewell Osco and turn it in for a new one, no fees or any charges other than the tolls. My kids still live up there, so we go back and forth a couple times a year. Go to Illinois and stop in at Jewell Osco and get one, or two.

No monthly fee for EZpass in PA. but if you use the PA Turnpike, It's $112.91 end to end! Tractor/trailers pay over $600! It's the most expensive toll road in the world!

https://landline.media/pennsylvania-turnpike-ranked-worlds-m...

I took the 66 Pike extension last week and it cost $2.65 to drive 2.2 miles. NUTS!!

I have an E-Z-Pass from PA. I looked at all my options years ago and for how little I would be using it, I chose PA. I keep $20.00 balance and it tops up when it goes down to $10.00.

I live in Ontario

I don't actually use EZ-Pass very much so I wanted low recurring costs. In my research, probably 10 years ago, I found New Hampshire. They had a little higher initial cost but no on-going costs. It is still that way which reminds me, time to load it up for next-week's trip.

I have a great deal of inertia and am lazy besides. I contemplated attending my 60th high school reunion a couple of weeks ago. The school is in lower Manhattan and I live in CO. If I had gone and driven there are there any opinions of what EZ-Pass might have made sense. Please, make no real effort. It is past and I'm not going, weeks ago or in the predictable future. Just curious if anyone has an EZ-Answer.

You'd potentially visit in the area, I would say NY E-ZPass since $0 fee.

To cross into NYC, either a NY or NJ tag will do, because those crossings are PANYNJ, so NJ gets the E-ZPass rate as well. But once into NY, anyone without a NY E-ZPass is basically charged the cash rate, and as illustrated, on the Henry Hudson, it's $3 v. $7.50, more than doubled.

Many others such as Verrazzano or Triborough, $6.55 v. $10.17.

A lot is smoke and mirrors today and that's a shame. Like when amazon claims to save you 67% (this is based on list price) when in reality prime day was 20% off the everyday price, not 67%. I'm a shareholder that's why I think this creative lying is no bueno. This is revealed I'm sure through some legal technicality when you go to place it into your cart, you have the prime day choice, or the everyday price choice, which is nowhere near list lol

So NY E-ZPass for travel in NYC is the best way imho

I live in Quebec, Canada and I have an Florida EZ-Pass and no montly charge for that pass.

Live in Ontario and have a New York EZ-Pass. There was no fee for the transponder and it comes in very handy. You pretty much need one now in NY since they took out the toll booths, but I've also used it in several other states. It's great in IL, where you can bypass the toll stations and, I think, only pay half the posted toll rates. I can also use it to pay the toll at the NEXUS-only (Trusted Traveler program) bridge in Niagara Falls.

I ditto the comments made by kinguy. Also, there is no monthly admin fee.

Have EZ-Pass here in Texas, don't know if it will work with any other EZ-Pass systems.

I only work now 3/5 days in the office.

So I don't get enough trips across the bridge for a commuter discount, which requires the NJ E-ZPass account.

It costs $12/year.

I have a NY acct which is free and huge discounts on all the crossings throughout NY.

Why can't I just cancel the NJ acct and save $12?

I have this idea that I can go to the counter if any issues. Like recently 2 tags failed (they are around 13 y.o.), and I could get a replacement without returning the old (NJ allows six tags). I figured the convenience was worth $12 I guess.

I live in MD too and your comment was very helpful.

EZ Pass is EZ Pass.

Is different are the rates charged.

Many E-ZPass systems charge E-ZPass tagholders the full cash rate if the tag is not from the home authority.

The Henry Hudson Bridge has always been my go to example.

For NY E-ZPass, $3.18.

For non NY E-ZPass, $8.25.

Since a NY E-ZPass account is free, it's a no-brainer to have an account and use a NY tag in NY.

Since MD charges a fee (or so this thread says), there's no reason for us to open a MD acct. But they too charge the cash rate for non MD tags.

What is interesting is how things are constantly made up as we go along.

Now, there is a new rate on the Henry Hudson Bridge. This is for non displayed or malfunctioning NY E-Zpass tags. That rate is $5.04. Pretty nuts.

There are some indications online that the Texas system, actually called EZ Tag, may not work in other states and EZ-PAss won’t work in Texas. At https://www.texasrealestatesource.com/blog/texas-toll-roads/ it states "Note that although E-ZPass is a popular electronic toll tag, particularly with long-haul truck drivers, it is not valid anywhere in Texas and should not be confused with EZTag".