PA. Ez pass
Does anyone have an ez pass from pa? From what I understand I will need a commercial pass because of towing my trailer. What happens to my charges if I am not towing anything? Do they know that it is ...
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ACZL wrote:
My EZ pass is set up for 2 axles. When not towing, I can zip thru any EZ pass lane. When towing anything, I have to go thru a manned booth where the transponder sets off a signal inside booth, toll taker punches in correct axles and away we go. If the EZ pass is set up for 4 axles, any time I wasn't towing anything I would have to go thru a manned booth to get correct billing (2 axles instead of 3 or more).
Was told that with my current set up with EZ pass (2 axle) and went thru the EZ pass lane could result in getting dinged big time for tolls. Guess bottom line is, if you don't want to mess w/ manned booths, get 2 passes (2 axle and 3 axles or more). Either way, your still getting the EZ pass toll discount.
That is why it is advantageous to have two transponders. When I'm not towing, I use the transponder that is registered for two axles and the other transponder is in its "signal proof" bag in the glove compartment. When I'm towing, I take off the 2 axle unit, put it in the "signal proof" bag, put it in the glove compartment and mount the unit for 4 axles (two on the truck, two on the 5er) and I'm good to go. No need to ever deal with manned toll booths. I really love the newer plazas that bypass the toll booth altogether and allow you to breeze right on through without slowing down. A lot of the older tollways have E-ZPass booths (unmanned), but, you still have to virtually stop for the unit to register and the little gate to open.
