Originally Posted by
Brattflyer
Sorry to bring this up as it so frustrating. Where are the transponders on hertz cars now?They are definitely not on the windshield. I am so tired of paying cash on the Dulles toll Road and assuming I don't have a transponder only to get hit with fee. How do I figure out where the transponder is?
In general, Hertz do not use transponders. (There are a few states where they do, but VA isn't one of them).
They instead rely on the video-based license plate detection use the toll roads. If your toll is paid by some other means (cash, your own transponder, etc) then the license plate will not be charged, and thus you won't be charged anything by Hertz/Platepass. If you pass through without paying, your license plate photo is taken, which goes to Hertz/Platepass, who then pass it on with the additional fee.