[Karaya One]

If they want to lower congestion, makes motorcycles FREE on the Pike! Encourage two-wheel usage!

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[ZX-12R]

If you go through the toll booth's properly, motorcycles are already free on the pike! Hug the left edge and go as slow as possible. The system won't even acknowledge that you went through.

[zombie]

Originally Posted by ZX-12R

If you go through the toll booth's properly, motorcycles are already free on the pike! Hug the left edge and go as slow as possible. The system won't even acknowledge that you went through.

does it really work??
gotta try it

[richw]

Elect mo0re democrats

[g®eg]

Originally Posted by Karaya One

If they want to lower congestion, makes motorcycles FREE on the Pike! Encourage two-wheel usage!

WWLP.com - Local News, Weather and Sports for Western Massachusetts and New EnglandNew Fees Proposed for Massachusetts Turnpike Users

hear hear!

I usually try to take as long as possible paying and mention to the booth operator "bikes should be free"

[ZX-12R]

Originally Posted by zombie

does it really work??
gotta try it

It works for me about 17 out of 20 times. Some toll booths are more sensitive than others. I keep my transponder in my pocket so if the system does detect me, I'm still legal.

I figured this out by accident while trying to avoid the oil in the lanes on a rainy day.

[Wishbone]

Originally Posted by ZX-12R

If you go through the toll booth's properly, motorcycles are already free on the pike! Hug the left edge and go as slow as possible. The system won't even acknowledge that you went through.

screw that, just ride a wheelie

actually i have a transponder and some times i forget to put it on and when ever i forget i don't get charged, but i don't care because my company pays for it any way

[KillBill]

Originally Posted by ZX-12R

If you go through the toll booth's properly, motorcycles are already free on the pike! Hug the left edge and go as slow as possible. The system won't even acknowledge that you went through.

Been there, done that

Was sent a picture of my plate TWICE! The fine was 25 bucks per incident. The tricky thing is that some have camera's and some don't

[ZX-12R]

Originally Posted by KillBill

Been there, done that

Was sent a picture of my plate TWICE! The fine was 25 bucks per incident. The tricky thing is that some have camera's and some don't

The system acknowledged that you went through which means you were not far enough to one of the sides. If you have your transponder with you (as you should) the system will either read your tag and acknowledge that you have been charged or let you through without any acknowledgment. If no messages or lights come on, then the system didn't register that your vehicle went through. If you have a tag and it is not read properly (or no tag at all), the system spits out an error message along the lines of "call service center" or something to that effect along with a yellow or red light.

Hugging the left or right takes advantage of the toll lanes that use inductive loop sensors embedded in the road to determine if a car needs to be scanned for a transponder. The loops are usually centered and their sensitivity diminishes the farther away from the center you are. Couple that to the small metallic mass of a motorcycle and you get a combination of effects that lets you slip through unnoticed every now and then.

The one problem is some newer toll booths uses light based sensors to detect the presence of a vehicle. You can't avoid them unless you figure out how to fly over them. You have to make sure you have your transponder on you when going through these booths.

I don't have a list on which booths use which technology but the Mass Pike booths, especially in the Western parts of the state, let me through most often without charging me. The equipment in NH booths is much newer and as a result, I get charged more often.

[xrocket21]

I thought they were going to get rid of the tolls due to congestion, not increase them!

And I really need a transponder, its a pain to try to pay cash!

[97BladeRider]

This would suck. I pay $21 a week as it is and their idea of peak driving time will most likely be the same a the time that Mass Highway allows breakdown lane access, 6-10am and 3-7pm.

[richw]

transponders are the new love of the politicians

lots of taxes
political contributions by the ezpass etc people
some more congestion but who cares


rats in CT are talking of putting tolls back on 95 the bastards

[97BladeRider]

I would also advise that FastLane users that don't get monthly statements mailed or emailed to them to do so. I've discovered several overcharges over the past few months.

Mine totaled just over $10. Talk about nickel and diming you to death.