etag mounting position

Submitted: Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 07:14
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g'day all
where is the best place to mount the etag.
IE.top of screen behind r/view mirror(seems it would be awkward to remove)
bottom of screen.
not at all (son in-law just puts on the dash ,reckons it works alright)
it will be used between 2 vehicles.
thanks in advance.
cheers.
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Reply By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 07:22

Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 07:22
Behind the rear view mirror it is out of sight and is easy enough to remove and refit to the mounting bracket.


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Reply By: Member - Shane D (QLD) - Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 07:27

Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 07:27
In Qld, there is no charge for having another transponder, so I woud be inclined to have one for each vehicle lets face it, sooner or later you will be in the vehicle that doesn't have the tag or you wil forget to grab it, I used to do the same, it became a real PITA.
I've mounted both mine just behind the mirror, they are a lot smaller now and when its behind the mirror, you can hardly see that its even there.
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Reply By: MrBitchi (QLD) - Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 09:15

Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 09:15
It's actually not allowed to be used on multiple vehicles. Each transponder is linked to the rego number of the vehicle it's issued to. Just get a second transponder for the other vehicle on the same account.
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Follow Up By: Shaver - Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 09:25

Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 09:25
I live in QLD but got a NSW RTA one & all you do is give them them the other vehicle Rego No & use the same transponder between vehicles. All legit !
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Follow Up By: Shaver - Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 09:26

Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 09:26
Sorry for typo "them".
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Follow Up By: aka - Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 09:36

Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 09:36
I live in Corowa have 2 vehicles us it in Melbourne Sydney and Brisbane on both have no trouble just register it in both cars
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Follow Up By: Nomadic Navara - Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 21:17

Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 21:17
I live in NSW. My tag is with Roam. I have 2 vehicles registered on my tag and can register more.

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Reply By: ChipPunk - Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 09:55

Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 09:55
Some of the new smaller eTags must be mounted on the top of the windscreen. I confirmed they do not work on the dash.

Mine is behind the mirror - out of site but easy to remove when in anti-capitalist environments.

One eTag per vehicle. Buy them interstate if cheaper or give better rates for your vehicle (eg, utes).
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Reply By: D200Dug- Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 12:03

Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 12:03
Up near the mirror and buy one for each vehicle.

I think they are cheapest in queensland

that is where mine are from.
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Reply By: Member - Rob S (NSW) - Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 17:27

Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 17:27
Here in Nsw you can link different rego numbers to one tag.
as Shaver said.
You can go to the rta web site and do it on line.

I have my motor bike listed and my sons car listed and don't even take the tag in the car or on the bike.
When you get the statement it just says tag not identified.
And links it to the rego number an billed ,No extra fee.

A friend just keeps his in the clove box and has three cars linked as well.


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Follow Up By: Member - Michael John T (VIC) - Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 23:03

Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 23:03
An extra charge in Melb if you do that -- no need for one on a motor bike.

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Reply By: brownie - Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 19:23

Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 19:23
What is an etag ? When do you need one ?

cheers brownie
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Follow Up By: Member - Rob S (NSW) - Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 19:34

Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 19:34
Hey man were do live out in the boonies.

It is used for legalized theft.

When traveling in the big smoke on toll roads and bridges.
there are no more toll collectors in most cases
Instead an eletronic device that reads your Etag as pass through it..
If you don't have an Etag there are phone numbers posted to call so you can pay or you will get a bill and possibly a fine in the mail.



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Follow Up By: equinox - Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 19:38

Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 19:38
Hi Rob,

So what would be the normal tourist procedure? Would most have bought E-Tags or is it easier to just pay on the phone after you have crossed the toll?

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Follow Up By: Member - Rob S (NSW) - Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 20:19

Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 20:19
Hi Alan
Bit hard to answer that, even though i live inThe Sydney area i
was reluctant to buy one.
and allways went the other way round toll roads
But the harbour bridge is etag only now and got no option for me even though i probably go over it once a year.

Depends on how long and were your travelling to
possibly be easier to pay up the deposit and get one save the hassle
of ringing.And stoping to pay if they are still manned and fumblng for change.

And interstate on unfamilar roads you can be on a toll road before it's to late to turn back.

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Follow Up By: equinox - Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 21:06

Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 21:06
Thanks Rob,

I don't make it out to the big smoke cities very often however sounds it may be easier to get a tag....

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Follow Up By: Member - Michael John T (VIC) - Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 23:08

Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 23:08
Alan,

If you are driving through Melb you can buy a day pass either at the start of the freeway (signed) or at any post office in Vic beforehand.

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