I-Pass Sticker Tag use on motorcycle

[workster]

I spoke with Illinois Tollway Authority today. BTW, Illinois I-Pass is reciprocal with IN,OH,NY,FL and many other states.
I asked if I could place their new 'Sticker Tage" (replaces the traditional 5"x2" plastice transponder) on the inside of my motorcycle's windscreen, if I covered it with waterprood tape. The customer service re replied "No. That won't work." I asked why? She again replied, "No, that won't work." I'm wondering if anyone has successfully done this - - swapped out a plastic transponder with the new Sticker Tag. In my opinion, despite what the customer service rep kept insisting to the contrary. . . I'm unaware of why it wouldn't or shouldn't work?
Thoughts?

 

[workster]

To clarify, the new Illinois I-Pass Sticker Tages are instructed to be placed on the inside of a car/SUV/Truck windshield, to replace the plastic transponder. Because the Sticker Tag is mounted inside of a vehicle, it is not water proof. The reason the Illinois Tollway Authoriy says they are not 'allowd for motorcycles" is because the stickers are not waterproof. But if you place clear gorilla tape over it, after mounting on inside of your BMW's windscreen, it would become waterprrof on your motorcycle. That's why I think it will work, despite what the c.s. representattive told me on phone today.
Has anyone successfully used tollway Sticker Tag on their bike in IL or any of the states having reciprocity: NY, FL, OH, IN?

 

[omega man]

Past thread-

Illinois IPASS Question....

My IPASS transponder is about to expire. Has anyone used the new IPASS sticker on their bike? If so does it work and where did you mount it? https://www.illinoistollway.com/-/illinois-tollway-moving-to-i-pass-sticker-tags Thanks....

forums.bmwmoa.org

If it is a plastic like substance with a coil like looking deal on it I would say it’s not weather proof. The tape idea may work but may look a bit crappy in time with sun exposure. I wonder if this will be a problem with the overhang of a class C van front motorhome as past units were?
Possibly a UV stabilized pouch? Ziplock bag upside down and change it as needed?
OM

 

[workster]

Hey Omega . . thanks for the reply but I think you misunderstand.
The new Sticker Tag' is like a decal with adhesive. The Tollway Authority instructs (i.e., the intended use) that it be stuck to the interior of a car/SUV/ or truck windshield. the Authority says it is 'not approve' for use on a motorcycle is because the sticker tag is 'not waterproof.'
My question - indeed my point - is that it should work on a motorcycle windshield if after adhereing it to the inside of your bike's windscreen, clear waterprrof tape (such as clear gorilla tape) is placed over the sticker tag after mounted on inside of bike's windscreen . . which would make it waterproof.

 

[omega man]

Yeah, I think it’s an RFID tag like the devices used to prevent shoplifting, at least what my looking at the IL site looked like. If it’s the “coil” style, moisture could degrade its function.
I would like to see a closeup of both sides of the sticker.
OM

 

[jandhumphreyme]

Mount your sticker to a strip of hard plastic with velcro to attach to the wind screen just like your existing transponder, take it off in bad weather and put it in your tank bag or waterproof pocket.

 

[ebell]

+1 on the velcro idea.

FWIW: For non-Illinois residents that are planning to pass through or visit, before leaving home, you may want to consider opening an account with the Tollway Authority to "Pay by Plate". This has worked for me, and I've noticed fewer manned tollbooths over the years.

Illinois Tollway

getipass.com

 

[workster]

Mount your sticker to a strip of hard plastic with velcro to attach to the wind screen just like your existing transponder, take it off in bad weather and put it in your tank bag or waterproof pocket.

That's an idea. Would allow it to be swapped to my SUV as well. Thanks J.

 

[workster]

+1 on the velcro idea.

FWIW: For non-Illinois residents that are planning to pass through or visit, before leaving home, you may want to consider opening an account with the Tollway Authority to "Pay by Plate". This has worked for me, and I've noticed fewer manned tollbooths over the years.

Illinois Tollway

getipass.com

Thanks for that info ebell.

 

[ebell]

That's an idea. Would allow it to be swapped to my SUV as well. Thanks J.

Swapping won't work. You just need to add your SUV to your account, so when your account is viewed online, both vehicles will be listed.

 

[rogerc60]

+1 on the velcro idea.

FWIW: For non-Illinois residents that are planning to pass through or visit, before leaving home, you may want to consider opening an account with the Tollway Authority to "Pay by Plate". This has worked for me, and I've noticed fewer manned tollbooths over the years.

Illinois Tollway

getipass.com

On the Ohio Turnpike, if you drive through a gate in the E-ZPass lane without a transponder, but you do have an account and your license plate is registered to your account, they bill you at a slightly higher rate. They call this their Video Toll, or V-Toll, rate. For example, Akron to the PA state line is $2.75 E-ZPass, $3.75 V-Toll, and $4.25 for everybody else. Just a word to the wise.

 

[ebell]

Indeed. Same here in Seattle. When on extended trips, I’ve found the higher billing for non-transponder vehicles is pretty much SOP wherever there are toll roads.

 

[PGlaves]

You just gotta love those toll roads and the folks that run them. I don't know the history in other states but I do know it in Kansas. The state decided to have a toll road and constructed and/or adopted a toll road from near Kansas City to the Oklahoma state line. It is I-35 from Oklahoma to Emporia, and then I-335 NE to near Topeka and then I-70 to near Kansas City. Now much of this this toll road known as the Kansas Turnpike was built with the funds from the sale of bonds, with the assurance that the tolls would discontinue when the construction bonds were paid off. Ha! Ha! Ha!
Those bonds were paid off years ago, but low and behold the ongoing operating costs and maintenance costs were more than KDOT wished to absorb so the tolls have continued for a few additional decades. Be careful what you believe if a politician is telling you something.

 

[drneo66]

Just realized that my old transponder expired - I think I'm going to order the sticker, then warm laminate it. I don't have any plans to ride that way anytime soon, but I don't know how this wouldn't work...

 

[riderr1150gsadv]

I have a Sunpass account in Florida and even if the transponder isn't on the bike, they will bill by plate without a surcharge when your account is in good standing. I don't know how that would work out of state though... I keep the transponder in my tank-bag and it works well in there as it is in a pouch under the lid..

 

[kbasa]

I have a Sunpass account in Florida and even if the transponder isn't on the bike, they will bill by plate without a surcharge when your account is in good standing. I don't know how that would work out of state though... I keep the transponder in my tank-bag and it works well in there as it is in a pouch under the lid..

Here in the Bay Area in NorCal, there are no attendants at the Golden Gate Bridge and all billing is automatically billed by plate number. I have a FastTrak pass, but I never carry it. All our plates are associated with our FastTrak pass and they just bill us.

 

[arrmoa]

FYI - the new E-Zpass stickers (as opposed to the hard plastic transponders) use UHF RFID (made by the company Confidex). See attached detailed specs for environmental limitations. I am going to make my own plastic "carrier", attach my sticker, and move between truck & moto with velcro. Taking care to keep it out of bad weather as much as possible. Also note, UHF powered RFID will be more sensitive to placement near electronics and metal (even some UV protection films are semi-metalic). I know some people put their transponders in the sleeve pocket of their waterproof jackets. Not sure how well that will work with these new stickers - so beware.