how do you pay tolls?
 

I have a 25 step process to paying tolls.

1. pull up to toll booth
2. stop bike, shut it off this might take some time
3. get off bike
4. open tank bag, look inside, close tank bag
5. open tail bag , look inside, close tail bag
6. put hand on hip, scratch head
7. search pockets in riding jacket
8. give finger to car behind you that is honking
9. search pockets in riding pants
10. put hand on hip, scratch head, make angry grunting sound
11. open tank bag again, look inside tank bag again close tank bag
12. have idea, hold up finger to watch the shadow from the lightbulb iluminated above head
13. remove top of 1 piece suit
14. pull 1 piece suit down to ankle level
15. remove money from wallet in jeans
16. pay toll
17. pull up suit, zip up tight, adjust balls
18. ensure tail bag is closed
19. ensure tank bag is closed
20. mount bike
21. attempt to start bike
22. look around like an idiot
23. put up kick stand, turn kill switch back to the weird circle setting
24. wave at car behind you that is now honking insecantly and cursing at you
25. ride away

EZ pass?

I think it's safe to say that the toll booth was not invented by a motorcyclist.

What are toll booths? redflip

Gotta love Columbus!

I ride past the booth and let the passenger handle the transaction

EZ Pass. The one on my bike has an M on it so I remember which one is supposed to be for the bike :lol:

E-Pass... Sometimes... or wheelie through it at a high rate of speed... or reach back and hide it with my hand...

I thought about getting an easy pass but they have fees and I don't use it enough.

Fees?

Different locations have different fees, VA and MA along with buffalo, NY dont charge any fees. You just need to sign up in those locations.

So I have to be there to sign up to get fees? Can I order online, being a michigan resident?

I'm in PA and my friend Tom ( lives 2 miles away ) uses NJ EZ Pass. Lower cost ( might be free, don't remember ) and in addition to them giving you how many you want, have a lower minimum balance.

He has four for his cars/trucks and two for the motorcycles.

http://www.ezpassnj.com/

Jeff

None here either.

I think the NJ one has fees.

Particle... but how does an out of state guy get it?

Thats because theyh screw us every other way they can.

They actualy just sent me 2 new ones and a pouch to return the oldones.

I have the m stamped ez pass. Haven't ridden across a brudge or tunnel since I got it. I got it a few months prior to having kids which would explain why I don't go on those long rides anymore

The closest toll booth I can think of is about 5 hours away, not far from Tmall. So generally, I dont pay tolls.

I dunno try I just looked at the VA ezpass faq and it looks like you can apply online

https://www.ezpassva.com/StaticPages/FAQ.aspx#7

Should be able to go online: ezpassny.cI'm I think

Wow, so like...all of his vehicles are geotracked?

:skep:

People worry about Apple following them around, and then put a fucking tracking beacon in their cars.

Hmm. Whatever.

I suppose a paranoid person would pay cash, except for the fact that at the toll booth, your plate is photographed, and presumably run immediately the moment you access the highway anyway...so perhaps it's of little consequence either way in regards to privacy...but one does have to wonder exactly which day they will suddenly decide to start comparing your on-ramp and off-ramp times in order to just mail you speeding tickets...but I digress...

I can see them doing that in joisey since there are tolls everywhere. In NY it smostly just yto cross bridges or the tolls on 9y getting in and out of the state, and there are still a few toll free crossings, unless bloomberg has his way.

I thought you two lived close to each other. Or maybe in Canada 5 hours IS close. :lol:

I have a Fasttrack pass (CA) which is only for a faster commute and then I have an I-pass for the Chicagoland area.

We grew up together. He left to join the navy, im working close to home.

I cross a toll bridge twice a day. It's only 75 cents. I use a Macpass in the car. Used to have velcro on the bike for it.

1. Pre-plan and put appropriate amount of cash in pocket that is on the right wrist of the Stich.

2. Roll up, put bike in neutral, open zipper (not removing gloves) pay the man.

3. Collect change back to cash pocket.

4. Leave.

You clearly haven't done this enough.

I don't think I've used change to pay a toll in 10 years (minus traveling to Atlanta and driving on GA 400

Ive blown through that toll booth a number of times without paying, never got a ticket for it.

My almost sure-fire way not to have to reach in my pocket for change at a toll:

1) Pull into stall
2) deploy side stand
3) pick up dropped change off the ground, and pop it in the machine

thief

lol

i picked up a quarter once on the ac expressway and the cunt in the booth started screaming that i was a thief and she was gonna call the cops :rolleyes:

Pocketed it before she could so she got pissed.

Particle... you got a decent link to your ezpass website where I can get one for my bike without monthly fees?

I got mine when they first came out - you know: the old fashioned phone way. Now, I would not recommend calling them unless you have either a) a masochistic streak, or, b) unlimited patience.

I have neither and would rather gouge my eyeballs out with a rusty crack spoon than call their call center.

I had to deal withtheir call center once and was very surprised I had a very easy/pleasant expierence dealing with them. I wont do it agian figuring it will only get worse LOL

Every time I have to call I feel like boiling my eardrums to clean out the stupid.

I am not surprised, I figured I lucked out on my one call, but they tried to gig me on a toll I never went through on a bike that was in the shop at the time. Dealt with that via regular mail. I won that battle too :rockwoot:

We went through the tag replacement recently (they replace them every so often before the batteries die). We put 'em in the foil bags and dropped them in the mail as instructed. The geniuses pulled 'em out of the foil bags prior to loading them on a truck that was headed into Jersey (I assume for recycling and reprogramming). Of course, when you cross any bridges or tunnels in NY/NJ, guess what happens?

Yep: you have to pay a toll. Since our returned EZ-Passes were in this truck and not in the foil bags all of 'em had a bunch of tolls registered. Took forever to sort out.

So, the people who actually handle these devices don't know how to transport them properly without generating unnecessary charges on your bill? Geniuses. Well, I'd trust them...

:scared:

I just returned mine too, put em in the foil pack, lets see if I have any unsuaula charges this week

Try here Gas, Indiana EZPass I think it will work I am callin today to see what info I can gleen from them.

Watch your online account closely for the next 60 days or so

But they have fees that will probably cost me more than I spend yearly.. LOL
Monthly statement by mail, annual fee $ 6.00
PANYNJ monthly Account service fee $ 1.00

Or am I reading this incorrectly?

I would be pissed!!!

Reading...

so far

"Your account will not expire or go into an inactive state if you rarely use it but please remember there is a $1 a month per transponder, account maintenance fee."

Try one of the states I pointed out

Further info

Q: Can I use i-Zoom in more than one vehicle?
A: Yes, although it is not recommended. As long as it is the same class vehicle, you can share the i-Zoom with other vehicles (maximum of 5 vehicles can share an i-Zoom). You must first call the i-Zoom Customer Care Center at 1-888-496-6690 Monday - Thursday 8am - 5:30pm or Friday 8am-2pm EST and register each vehicle to the i-Zoom account. In the case of an unsuccessful toll transaction using the i-Zoom, an unregistered vehicle may be subject to toll violations and fines, and must pay the full cash toll fare.

Q: Can I add another vehicle to my account online?
A: This option is currently not available to be updated or viewed online. If you are sharing a transponder, you must register each vehicle to your i-Zoom account by e-mailing the i-Zoom Customer Care Center. A maximum of 5 vehicles may share an i-Zoom.

Q: Can I use my regular i-Zoom when I occasionally tow a trailer or drive an R.V?
A: Yes. Our i-Zoom technology will automatically calculate and deduct the proper toll. You do not need to use the cash lanes or purchase a special transponder. You must register all vehicles to the i-Zoom account.

Q: Can I use i-Zoom on a motorcycle?
A: Yes. However, there are no recommended installation locations and we can not guarantee the functionality.

Has some list of vehicles that have windshield problems... LOL
https://www.getizoom.com/pdf/Transpo...structions.pdf

But it looks like the indiana is the one for us Michigan boys to get....

Um, that list is pretty much all common cars :lol:

Well I think the film is the sound deadening film they put over some windshields. I know the wife's Fiesta has it as well. Oh well.

Where do you guys keep it on your bikes? without mounting it in a fairing...

Tank bag. Or Velcro to the frame or behind the windscreen (it comes with strong Velcro)

in my tank bag.

Yeah tank bag is what I would want. Just wasn't sure if the magnets would F with it.

Hmmm - mine is not magnetic so I don't know...

Good question, my tank bags are not magnetic so I dont know

Well shit... what help are you guys?

not much :lol:

:lol:

Not a ton. :D

Harley probably makes a tag holder accessory.

I know of at least one that fits on the bars:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001DQ...503777-1337713

only 20 dollars, thats a bargain for something to put on a harley. lol

:lol:

Saw this today and thought of this thread.

Slide show of toll evaders. :lol:

http://www.tampabay.com/specials/201...n_the_extreme/