Second Etag

**101RRS** · 19th October 2009, 12:22 PM

On a couple of trips to Sydney I have nearly forgotten to take my RTA etag that was in the other car.

I contacted the RTA to see about getting a second tag on my account - no problems but another security deposit would be required.

Then the guy said that if you have a valid account with the rego numbers of all vehicles using the account registered on the account - you do not even need an etag if you used the NSW tollway system. When the photo of your car is taken the system automatically will link it to your account (assuming the rego number is on the account) and the toll is automatically deducted from your account - WITH NO ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATION FEES.

Now while I am not intending to test the system - there is a chance I will one day forget to take my e-tag. However I have been told porkies by the RTA over the phone before - so has anyone with an RTA e-tag used the Sydney system without your tag and were there any issues.

Also would this apply on interstate tollways if I was travelling without my RTA etag.

Thanks

Garry

**tangus89** · 19th October 2009, 12:46 PM

yeah mate we have one etag between 5 vehicles. never had a problem, jus have them all on the account

**Scouse** · 19th October 2009, 01:01 PM

I've been on the M5 without a tag & they've linked the number plate to my account.
Mrs Scouse has used the M7 with the tag in the glovebox (for security reasons

) & they linked it the same way.

To save you any worry, let me register my 4 cars to your account & I'll make sure it works for you too

.
Hey, I'm such a nice guy so just give me your account details & I'll do it myself.

**V8Ian** · 19th October 2009, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by Scouse

I've been on the M5 without a tag & they've linked the number plate to my account.
Mrs Scouse has used the M7 with the tag in the glovebox (for security reasons

) & they linked it the same way.

To save you any worry, let me register my 4 cars to your account & I'll make sure it works for you too

.
Hey, I'm such a nice guy so just give me your account details & I'll do it myself.

With friends like that...................

**Shonky** · 19th October 2009, 01:47 PM

Yep I habitually use motorways in my various vehicles sans eTag.

**dullbird** · 19th October 2009, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by Scouse

I've been on the M5 without a tag & they've linked the number plate to my account.
Mrs Scouse has used the M7 with the tag in the glovebox (for security reasons

) & they linked it the same way.

To save you any worry, let me register my 4 cars to your account & I'll make sure it works for you too

.
Hey, I'm such a nice guy so just give me your account details & I'll do it myself.

aren't you going to ask for his address, DOB and passport number too

**rrturboD** · 19th October 2009, 02:34 PM

We have 1 eTag, and 4 number plates registered against it, and we make little use of Sydney roads.
Just need to check your statement as it is possible for someone in another state to have the same number plate. In our case the confusion was with a motorbike and a numbers only plate, confused with our plate. A phone call started the 'investigation' and credited our account eventually.

**Scouse** · 19th October 2009, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by dullbird

aren't you going to ask for his address, DOB and passport number too

Nah, I've got those details already

.

**101RRS** · 19th October 2009, 03:12 PM

Too easy - maybe I will just leave the tag in the main car and not worry about the other car - you cannot hear the tag go off in the 101 anyway.

Thanks for all the responses - if I get pinged I will just tell them that Scouse told me to do it

.

Garry

**Shonky** · 19th October 2009, 05:36 PM

If you do get pinged, there will be option to supply your Tag number. This will mean it gets billed to your tag, at the normal rate instead of toll + mega bucks "admin fee" Interestingly, this is irrespective of wether the car is even linked to the tag!

My younger sister racked up ~$150 of toll notices recently

and I paid them off with my tag. The total amount without the extra charges was about 1/3rd!

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