« Reply #25 on: March 30, 2024, 07:17:58 AM »
I've rode in the hot lanes/HOV up here in NOVA and did not use an ezpass but my bike is registered with the system. I don't remember getting any bills..
If you are registered, and the transponder is not read, the license plate reader SHOULD still link to your account and act the same as using a transpoder. But, at least in Hampton Roads, I don't think you can create an account without them sending you an EZpass transponder, which they apparently expect you to mount and use. I scanned through their documentation and FAQ's and can't find any mention of exactly what happens when the transponder is not read. I can only find anecdotes elsewhere.
Presumably if the tag is not read while in the express lanes, the system will assume NON-HOV mode and charge the full amount of the express lane toll at the time based on vehicle class (which for a motorcycle is zero dollars) to the plate holder's account. Have no idea if a notification or warning is issued. If there is no account for the plate holder, it will charge that plus hefty fees which escalate over time ("pay by plate" or "Missed-a-Toll") to the owner of the car via mail.
So it does make one wonder why bother with a transponder or account if you are a motorcycle and use ONLY Express Lanes without using toll bridges and tunnels. I thought of this, but wanted to be on the safe side with no surprises. There might be some fee for non-account-holders. It is amazing there is no info on that.
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