Ez pass and tt.. Which state to buy from?

[RavenNS]

Hi, I've done the route from the Canadian maritimes to Virginia beach and back with a single axle pup and now have an htt and thinking about doing that route again.. Or down to myrtle beach sc. Anyway, I found it very expensive for tolls and a total PITA ( pain in the a$$) for both the time to sit and wait for cash toll booths and to actually have small bills for all of that... Wondering about getting an ez pass. I've looked at few different states websites on it and don't see any rules that state that you have to be from a particular state or even from the USA to use this. Looks like they're happy to take the money. Maine even have "province" as an option in the billing address on their web-based form.
My question is: With a 2 axel vehicle towing a 1 axel trailer, which state is best to buy a tag from because it appears that the various states handle this differently... Some have a set-up for that and some don't . I most certainly would not want to cause violations or be mischarged.
Just wondering if anyone has shopped it out for that circumstance. Thanks

[Gene_Ginny]

ChooChooMan74 wrote:
... and RI won't program the 2nd EZpass for anything but a car.

They don't need to. Most states can figure out if/what you are towing.

[Bmach]

I got mine from NY when they first started. I only have on,e I do not have a separate one for towing and have never had any problems in any state with or without my trailer.

[RavenNS]

All great information; thank you very much

Will keep it in mind. I'm thinking I may buy towards the end of the year as I'm not planning anything until summer 2016, but probably want get in before it is national

[Thom02099]

There was an article in our local newspaper from USA Today, about just this topic...which toll pass system to get/use.

Article stated that E-ZPass is the most established and most widely used system, accepted in 15 states from Illinois to Maine and south to North Carolina. SunPass is the 2nd largest compatible tolling system, primarily in Georgia, Florida and North Carolina.

Most importantly though, from the article, there is a Federal mandate requiring all states to have interoperable road tolling systems by next fall. Whatever transponder you purchase now, can be used nationwide.

Full Story Here

In your particular situation for the here and now, it would probably make sense to get the E-ZPass now, knowing that about this time next year, it will be usable nationwide in the USA.

[ChooChooMan74]

Dutch_12078 wrote:

ChooChooMan74 wrote:

NYS Thruway - Go through a manned toll booth, and make sure they enter the right code. For me, it is 4L.

If asked, NYS will issue two tags, one for the car alone, and one with the trailer included. The unused tag is stored in a signal blocking bag or wrapped in foil. We have that setup for our coach for towing or not.

I am considering getting a 2nd EZPass from NYS, and use it for towing my trailer. Right now, my EZPass is through RI. I do have 2, and RI won't program the 2nd EZpass for anything but a car.

[Bumpyroad]

I got mine from Delaware, no monthly fees, etc.
bumpy

[Dutch_12078]

ChooChooMan74 wrote:

NYS Thruway - Go through a manned toll booth, and make sure they enter the right code. For me, it is 4L.

If asked, NYS will issue two tags, one for the car alone, and one with the trailer included. The unused tag is stored in a signal blocking bag or wrapped in foil. We have that setup for our coach for towing or not.

[sdianel_-acct_c]

Bought ours from Illinois. IPass works at EZPass locations.

[ChooChooMan74]

I have been having lots of issues wih EZ pass and different states and authorities. For example, the Delaware Memorial Bridge recommends to pay cash. The delaware river joint bridge authority also has issues distinguishing a passenger vehicle with a trailer and commercial vehicle. My travels, this is what I found...

Masspike - pay cash. They will charge you a higher commercial rate.
NYS Thruway - Go through a manned toll booth, and make sure they enter the right code. For me, it is 4L.
Port Authoity Bridges - No Issue yet, and you may only be charged for the vehicle and no trailer.
DRJBA - Pay cash
DMB - pay Cash
Md and Del Barriers - No Issues
NjT-No Issues
Baltimore Key Bridge - No Issues

Best advise, always check your statements.

[Dutch_12078]

NY E-ZPass has no monthly fee when you use the automatic top up option and electronic statements.

[Dr_Jay]

New Jersey