Massachusetts EZ Pass

[temery]

I have a transponder I got years ago but rarely used. I now have a new car. Can I move the transponder to my new car, or should I buy a new one? Or is pay by plate a newer/better option?

At best I'll use it a couple times a year.

 

[auror]

Should be able to move it. Create an account on website to change the car.

 

[Blue Blood]

I use my transponder for what ever car I'm in. Its a new york based pass but never had any issue.

 

[uconnfan68]

I have a transponder I got years ago but rarely used. I now have a new car. Can I move the transponder to my new car, or should I buy a new one? Or is pay by plate a newer/better option?

At best I'll use it a couple times a year.

You should be able to move it, and notify them of any permanent change, but to actually mount it, you need a high temp variation tape. They can supply that, generally for free. I've used ours in friend's cars just holding it up near the usual mount point.

 

[HooperScooper]

Don't you live along the Mass Pike? You never travel on that highway?

Go online and log into your account. If you don't have one then create one (I think everyone that has the E-Z Pass transponder has to have an account).

Login to your E-ZPass MA Account

Once you login you'll see your "Account Overview". On the bottom right you'll see "Number of Vehicles". Click on "Review/Edit" and add the vehicle: License plate, make and model of car.

 

[NJHusky]

We lost our transponder and they just read my plate…so as mentioned just go online and add the new car

 

[ecasadoSBU]

I use my transponder for what ever car I'm in. Its a new york based pass but never had any issue.

Hey. Just a quick FYI for those that may not know and may want to save a some money driving in the tri-state area.

I decided to get both the NJ EZPASS (issued by NJTPA) and the NY (PANYNJ) EZPASS a few years ago

I use both them in the same car because you get the discounted toll rate for driving in NYS only when you have a NY-issued EZPASS.

Same thing occurs when driving in NJ. You only get the NJ "discounted EZPASS" rate when using a NJ-issued EZPASS.

It adds up when you drive a lot in both states as the discounted toll rate is at least 25% from the "standard/cash/out-of-state EZPASS" rate. It does takes some work reminding yourself to swap them when you cross the GWB/tunnels. lol

 

[Sky ball]

We lost our transponder and they just read my plate…so as mentioned just go online and add the new car

Don't they charge more reading vs transponder?

 

[Kitaman]

My DE transponder works in every car I've owned, plus my daughter's and wife. Rental car also.

 

[HooperScooper]

My DE transponder works in every car I've owned, plus my daughter's and wife. Rental car also.

That is correct. The only reason they want you to add your new car on on to your account is if the transponder stops working they let you know so you can get a new one, or if it doesn't get read they know you have an account by the license plate number and just automatically charge your account.

 

[Jbirdp5]

Hey. Just a quick FYI for those that may not know and may want to save a some money driving in the tri-state area.

I decided to get both the NJ EZPASS (issued by NJTPA) and the NY (PANYNJ) EZPASS a few years ago

I use both them in the same car because you get the discounted toll rate for driving in NYS only when you have a NY-issued EZPASS.

Same thing occurs when driving in NJ. You only get the NJ "discounted EZPASS" rate when using a NJ-issued EZPASS.

It adds up when you drive a lot in both states as the discounted toll rate is at least 25% from the "standard/cash/out-of-state EZPASS" rate. It does takes some work reminding yourself to swap them when you cross the GWB/tunnels. lol

Under rated point right here…..the discount on the bridges is pretty significant if you purchase in state.

 

[boog204]

Lost my transponder many years ago and it just reads my plate. So don’t think you even need the transponder anymore.

 

[dog bone]

I live in MD and the transponders are free as long as they are used occasionally. Otherwise there is a small fee per month/year.

My recommendation is get the transponder transferred to the new car. As long as your tags are registered in the system, they can charge by taking a photo if the transponder does not read. However, toll fees are higher (at least where I live) if you us a car that is not registered to a transponder and they need to take a photo (non working or no transponder in car). This got me a couple times when I had a loaner and my transponder but forgot to hold it against the windshield when passing the toll readers (which are not as obvious as they once where)

 

[NJHusky]

Hey. Just a quick FYI for those that may not know and may want to save a some money driving in the tri-state area.

I decided to get both the NJ EZPASS (issued by NJTPA) and the NY (PANYNJ) EZPASS a few years ago

I use both them in the same car because you get the discounted toll rate for driving in NYS only when you have a NY-issued EZPASS.

Same thing occurs when driving in NJ. You only get the NJ "discounted EZPASS" rate when using a NJ-issued EZPASS.

It adds up when you drive a lot in both states as the discounted toll rate is at least 25% from the "standard/cash/out-of-state EZPASS" rate. It does takes some work reminding yourself to swap them when you cross the GWB/tunnels. lol

How do they deal with both states having the same plate # in their db?

 

[ecasadoSBU]

How do they deal with both states having the same plate # in their db?

It doesn't matter having the same plate in multiple DBs as long as you use the transponders. That's why I use the transponders on the windshield. As long as you only have one transponder readable at all time you are good and it won't resort to using the plate #

Some people don't use the transponders at all and just use "ezpass toll by plate" but that may not work for the same plate under multiple accounts. I have never tried it without the transponders.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I have a transponder I got years ago but rarely used. I now have a new car. Can I move the transponder to my new car, or should I buy a new one? Or is pay by plate a newer/better option?

At best I'll use it a couple times a year.

You can move it but have to update the information for your car online. I live in MA and use a NH transponder b/c it was so much easier to get at the rest stops on 93 and it works everywhere.

NH rest stops used to sell them as a nice package with like $20 preloaded on them. Then you go online, register to your car and add a payment method to refresh the balance.

 

[KryHavok]

Hey. Just a quick FYI for those that may not know and may want to save a some money driving in the tri-state area.

I decided to get both the NJ EZPASS (issued by NJTPA) and the NY (PANYNJ) EZPASS a few years ago

I use both them in the same car because you get the discounted toll rate for driving in NYS only when you have a NY-issued EZPASS.

Same thing occurs when driving in NJ. You only get the NJ "discounted EZPASS" rate when using a NJ-issued EZPASS.

It adds up when you drive a lot in both states as the discounted toll rate is at least 25% from the "standard/cash/out-of-state EZPASS" rate. It does takes some work reminding yourself to swap them when you cross the GWB/tunnels. lol

I've used the MassDot EZPass for years since it was free even though I travel more in NJ and NY (and I didn't want to pay the monthly fees with those). With the bridge fees having gone way up, I might need to switch to NY EZPass.

 

[Waquoit]

Lost my transponder many years ago and it just reads my plate. So don’t think you even need the transponder anymore.

In Mass, the pay-by-plate charge is more expensive than the transponder charge though.

 

[boog204]

In Mass, the pay-by-plate charge is more expensive than the transponder charge though.

Oh, is it? I have a NY EZ Pass that hardly ever gets used anymore but I don't think there's an extra "charge."

 

[Waquoit]

Oh, is it? I have a NY EZ Pass that hardly ever gets used anymore but I don't think there's an extra "charge."

I'm just going by what we saw when we drove on the Pike last week. Before every toll station the sign listed 3 prices: MA EZ Pass, Out-of-state EZ Pass and Pay by Plate. PbP was double the out-of-state charge iirc.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I'm just going by what we saw when we drove on the Pike last week. Before every toll station the sign listed 3 prices: MA EZ Pass, Out-of-state EZ Pass and Pay by Plate. PbP was double the out-of-state charge iirc.

Pay by Plate is way more expensive. That's probably true everywhere.

Toll Calculator

 

[Dove]

I have a transponder I got years ago but rarely used. I now have a new car. Can I move the transponder to my new car, or should I buy a new one? Or is pay by plate a newer/better option?

At best I'll use it a couple times a year.

I must have missed it. What kind of car did you get?

 

[temery]

I must have missed it. What kind of car did you get?

Rav4

 

[Dove]

Rav4

I just got the Mazda CX50. Almost took a last-second look at the Rav4. The CX50 scores better in the turns, I've read.

 

[temery]

I just got the Mazda CX50. Almost took a last-second look at the Rav4. The CX50 scores better in the turns, I've read.

I wanted to buy the CX50, but I was too lazy to find a dealership near my town.

 

[Palatine]

People pass transponders around like a joint at Woodstock. No problem man.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I just got the Mazda CX50. Almost took a last-second look at the Rav4. The CX50 scores better in the turns, I've read.

I inherited a RAV4 and sold it. Rented one a few weeks ago, same thing I disliked about the other one is still present, the hood curves upon the sides and visibility is terrible, which is weird in a CUV. My recommendation is the CX-50 (I have a CX-5 my daughter now drives) or the CRV Hybrid. Mazda more sporty, Honda more thrifty and comfortable but with decent power. How are you liking the Mazda? Mine has had no issues in 9 years.

 

[Dove]

I inherited a RAV4 and sold it. Rented one a few weeks ago, same thing I disliked about the other one is still present, the hood curves upon the sides and visibility is terrible, which is weird in a CUV. My recommendation is the CX-50 (I have a CX-5 my daughter now drives) or the CRV Hybrid. Mazda more sporty, Honda more thrifty and comfortable but with decent power. How are you liking the Mazda? Mine has had no issues in 9 years.

Out - 2015 Jeep Renegade (loved this car!)

In - 2025 Mazda CX50

Love: Interior styling and comfort.
The ride is smooth and quiet.
The car really grabs the road. Like it is connected.
Plenty of cargo room to carry many 4-packs.

Dislike Low ceiling inside. Bonk my head on ceiling forward of the moonroof.
Available colors. Ended up with Wind Chill Pearl.
No 4WD lock option

That's it so far

 

[Fishy]

I have a transponder I got years ago but rarely used. I now have a new car. Can I move the transponder to my new car, or should I buy a new one? Or is pay by plate a newer/better option?

At best I'll use it a couple times a year.

No, you need to take the other car with you when you travel.

Tow it.

 

[temery]

No, you need to take the other car with you when you travel.

Tow it.

that's an interesting thought. I wonder if those car carriers have to pay for each car?