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Free E-ZPass Transponders for Maryland Residents

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Free E-ZPass Transponders for Maryland Residents

 

If you live in Maryland or travel in Maryland, your vehicle needs to have an E-ZPass transponder for the toll roads. Governor Larry Hogan announced that all new E-ZPass Maryland customers will not have to pay the $7.50 transponder fee, which is estimated to save Marylanders $46 million over the next five years. The decision follows a 2015 announcement when Hogan said there would be major toll rollbacks.

The free transponders themselves will save $6 million, while the discounts that transponder users get will account for the remaining $40 million in estimated savings.

 

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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD
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Jun 01, 2018 12:26 PM
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Sounds like a good opportunity for Maryland residents who use the tool roads. Will they make up the loss of state income other ways?  I hear Maryland is a high tax state.

Jun 01, 2018 12:49 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Roy,

We have one toll road in So Cal that I have been on.  It used to be you could $5 to the toll take and that was that.  Now they take a picture of your license plate if you are not a resident and have a pass.  Then they send you a ticket, and you send a check...But it is not a violation ticket, just becomes that if you don't pay.  It crazy  A

Jun 01, 2018 01:39 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Ron and Alexandra Seigel 

We have lots of toll roads in Maryland, Virginia and nearby states. Some do not have toll booths. E-ZPass is needed for the lowest fares. Cameras do photograph the license plates and bills are sent to travelers.

Jun 01, 2018 01:57 PM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

That is a great savings, every bit counts Here in NH they gave them free for about 3 months and now you have to pay. Have a good weekend Roy

Jun 01, 2018 04:21 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Good morning Roy.  We use the E-Zpass system in Florida.  I wonder if it's the same.  Maybe I should go to MD and get a free transponder.

Jun 02, 2018 04:28 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Roy - major toll rollbacks would be good.  It costs a fortune on EZ Pass to go from New York through Virginia.

Jun 02, 2018 08:33 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Jun 03, 2018 02:02 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for your comments. It is always good to hear from you.

Jun 04, 2018 04:56 AM
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