After receiving a traffic citation for $110 from the Ontario Provincial Police, I’ve decided to video log each entry and exit on and off the 407 and any subsequent traffic stops by the OPP. Lets see just how many times the Transponder Toll System doesn’t work…
You don’t understand how the H407 system works! The transponder is designed to beep only on exit, never on entry. You should remove this video from the internet as it is completely false and misleading information.
@pmanuelca I am very clear, and have been made very clear by the 407 staff how the system works. I have also received a citation from the OPP for $110 because the “407 system” didn’t pick up the transponder. There is nothing false about it. There are other times I have entered the 407 and had the transponder beep and give me the green light. The problem is, it doesn’t work every time, and the 407 is aware of it…
I’m not sure how the “407 system” works for heavy vehicles. I know on light vehicles, it only beeps and shows a green light once you exit the highway. But I also had issues with the transponder. Sometimes it doesn’t go off while I exit the highway. Then when I get the bill, it charges me a video toll charge for that trip, even though I have a transponder. I usually have to call and get then to take the charge off. I guess the system is faulty.
The transponder (at least the one for regular vehicles) NEVER beeps when entering the highway. Only when I exit the highway does it beep. A Green light means its good, yellow means there is a problem, and red means it didn’t catch you getting on (IIRC).
@pmanuelca… OntarioTrucker is correct with everything but the beeping… Beeps only occur when the transponder leaves the highway. The beeps can relay successful charges, or errors (had a friend that didnt pay their bills, showed yellow).
As of a few months ago there are transponder checkers on the 407 cars that can tell if your transponder was read at the entry gantry. If not, depending on license plate location – or vehicles over 5T, you can be charged with toll evasion.