Anyone have experiencing with using non-functional Ezpass on toll roads.

Submitted by Technical-Car t3_11aspmx in newjersey

Hi, I was using a friend’s car and drove past a few toll booths and saw some weird error message that didn’t say “paid.” I couldn’t understand it because I had to leave urgently. I learned the Ezpass wasn’t filled and being a good friend, I put some money into that Ezpass. Would I still get a fine? I talked to someone over the phone about this and they said within 5 business days to refill. Then I talked to another person and they said there’s still a strong chance of a fine. Which is it?

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PickleLS10 t1_j9tsr2b wrote

Be like me and just do auto replenish. It's great when they say "hey, we're taking $300 a month from you so we can fix that pot hole you just hit maybe next year".

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brokerceej t1_j9twmrp wrote

Coming from Illinois, our iPass system has allowed you to set your own replenishment amount forever. They also auto deduct tolls from your account at the correct rate (and no fine) if your transponder doesn’t register but your license plate is on the account.

When I moved here the auto replenishment amount being determined by EZPass on their whim was completely fucking foreign to me. How is that legal? Why can’t I replenish a fixed amount that I specify or choose from a list of fixed amounts?

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111110100101 t1_j9vbb9n wrote

You aren't forced to use NJ EZPass. It gives you a small discount on the Turnpike/Parkway but only during off-hours. You might be better off getting EZPass from New York or another state.

New York EZPass lets you deduct tolls straight from your checking account. No deposit or replenishment amount. That's what I do.

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brokerceej t1_j9vbj8j wrote

Oh shit, that’s actually excellent info that I didn’t know. Thank you!

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AE2I t1_j9trows wrote

Anticipate a fine. You went through a toll with insufficient funds, and that's a violation.

If you don't get it, bank error in your favor.

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