EZ-Pass
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 213
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From: Dover NH
Originally Posted by Wayne88
Once, my E-Z did not register when I had it in the console.
I think because my arm was resting on the console blocking it.
Other times it did register.
I think because my arm was resting on the console blocking it.
Other times it did register.
your arm is not going to stop RF (Radio Frequency) from reaching the reciever.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,263
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From: Houston Texas
CTHusker, thanks for the 
!! Although I have not been involved in law enforcement or traffic control, I have seen the aftermath of some nasty collisions at toll plazas over the years. Glad you brought it up.
!! Although I have not been involved in law enforcement or traffic control, I have seen the aftermath of some nasty collisions at toll plazas over the years. Glad you brought it up.
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,598
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From: Miami FL
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Originally Posted by Velocity Steve
Doesn't make any difference which side is up.
More importantly, if the long axis of the transponder was parallel with the axis of the vehicle, 100% mis-reads. Just turned it 90 degrees, i.e. the same way it is supposed to sit on the windshield, 0% mis-reads.
I am going to try the "Keep it in the console" tactic, but with the windshield side up, and transverse to the cars axis, and probably taped to the console lid to keep the correct orientation.
