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Can you remove SunPass mini?

By Ava Hall

Can you remove SunPass mini?

Mini Transponders cannot be removed from the windshield. You can remove your Portable Transponder and place it in the RF shield bag to keep it from being charged, but since the SunPass Mini Transponder cannot be removed from the windshield it will most likely be charged.

Similarly one may ask, can I transfer my SunPass mini?

If you purchase a Mini (sticker tag) for $4.99, you will receive $4.99 back in toll credits when you register. It's easy to transfer your existing account and balance of the funds. You can do this online at SunPass.com or by calling the SunPass Customer Service Center at 1-888-TOLL-FLA (1-888-865-5352). It's that easy.

Furthermore, how do I dispose of a SunPass transponder? You can drop off old transponders with the batteries at your local recycling center. Or you can dispose of them by mailing them to SunPass Tag Swap Center, P.O. Box 246150, 7972 Pines Blvd., Hollywood, FL 33024. Remove the batteries and include them in the mailing package with the transponder.

Also to know is, how do I deactivate my SunPass mini?

Call the SunPass Service Center, at 888-865-5352. Tell the customer service representative that you want to deactivate your transponder and close your SunPass account. The SunPass customer service representative will ask for your account number and pin number.

How does SunPass mini work?

How It Works. Once attached to your windshield, the transponder transmits a radio signal to sensors mounted on the SunPass toll lanes, themselves. Instantly, the transponder relays the proper toll amount and deducts it from your prepaid account.

How long does a SunPass mini last?

Does the SunPass transponder have a warranty? Yes. Portable Transponders have a 2 year warranty from date of purchase. Mini Transponders have a 45 day warranty from date of purchase.

Does a SunPass expire?

SunPass will replace your old transponder for free. For information on swapping your SunPass, visit or call 855-824-7927. After the old SunPass transponders expire, travelers who choose not to upgrade will still be able to travel on Florida's toll roads after Jan.

Can I use my SunPass in someone else's car?

The SunPass Portable is perfect for drivers who need to use a transponder in multiple vehicles, or use in a rental car. If you place your transponder in a rental car, be sure to include your rental car license plate and vehicle information on your SunPass account for the duration you have the rental vehicle.

How do I install a SunPass mini in my car?

Press your transponder against the windshield to enable the suction cups to stick. Transponder must be placed a minimum of 2 inches below the windshield frame. If the windshield has a solar strip, install the transponder at least 2 inches below the strip.

Can I use my SunPass in a friend's car?

Can I use my transponder in other vehicles? Yes, you may transfer a transponder between vehicles as long as they are of the same vehicle class.

How do I change my SunPass battery?

A: Remove the batteries, if applicable. You can drop off both the transponder and batteries at your local recycling center or mail them to the SunPass Tag Swap Center, P.O. Box 246150, 7972 Pines Blvd., Hollywood, FL 33024.

How do I remove Easy Pay from SunPass?

Customers should keep in mind that if they opt-out of EasyPay, they will not be able to participate in the SunPass Plus Parking Program. Customers who wish to make changes to their SunPass accounts may also contact the SunPass Customer Service Center at 1-888-TOLL-FLA or 1-888-865-5352."

How do I activate my SunPass mini?

Here's how you can buy and activate a SunPass. Go to SunPass.com. Call the Customer Service Center at 1-888-865-5352 (1-888-TOLL-FLA). Visit a kiosk in Turnpike Service Plazas or in Florida's Welcome Centers.

How do I change my SunPass low balance?

Simply log onto your account at SunPass.com and choose the replenishment dollar amount and low balance threshold for each transponder. You can also call SunPass at 1-888-TOLL-FLA and replenish your account via the automatic voice system with a credit card.

How many cars can a SunPass transponder have?

5.2 Fleet Prepaid Accounts: Tolls are collected electronically through the use of a transponder. A minimum of 101 transponders or more with a maximum of two to one ratio per plate to transponder is required.

How can I find my SunPass account number?

Logging into your SunPass account requires your SunPass account number or transponder number and PIN. If you forgot or misplaced your log-in credentials, please contact the SunPass Customer Service Center at 1-888-TOLL-FLA (1-888-865-5352) for a representative to assist you.

Where can I add money to my SunPass?

Retail locations that provide SunPass Cash Replenishment include stores such as Navarro Discount Pharmacy, AMSCOT, Chevron, Metro PCS and more. You can find your nearest SunPass Cash Replenishment location by visiting www.SunPass.com/cashreplenishment. Replenish and update your SunPass directly from SunPass.com.

How do I put money on my SunPass?

You can add funds to your Prepaid Account using a credit card or bank account by logging into your SunPass account and selecting "Add Funds" on the Overview page. Call our Customer Service Center and pay by credit card or bank account at 1-888-TOLL-FLA (1-888-865-5352). Visit one of our Walk-in Centers. NEW!

Who runs SunPass?

Within the FDOT, Florida's Turnpike Enterprise oversees statewide tolling through the SunPass program. In 2015, the agency entered into a seven-year contract with Conduent — formerly known as Xerox Transport Solutions, Inc. — to operate the toll system and its customer service, according to a company news release.

Can you reactivate SunPass transponder?

I send them an email explaining the situation and got a blanket email including "If you find the transponder at a later date, please visit our website at sunpass.com to reactivate the transponder before using the device."

Where can you purchase a SunPass?

A: Purchase one of the transponders online at SunPass.com or at an authorized SunPass retailer. There are over 3,100 retail locations available in Florida. These include Publix Super Markets, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Amscot Financial, AAA South, Navarro Pharmacies and Sedano's Supermarkets.

Can Ezpass be used in SunPass in Florida?

There are no plans for SunPass compatibility but he is open to talks, he said. Florida's SunPass and E-Pass, Georgia's Peach Pass, and North Carolina's Quick Pass all recognize each other's transponders at toll booths and gantries, for example.

How do I get a toll pass?

To open a pass online you'll need a licence plate number, your credit card and a few personal details. We use your licence plate number to identify your vehicle as it passes through a toll point and charge these tolls to your credit card.

How much are tolls in Florida?

Toll bridges and causeways
Road NameS/W TerminusCash tolls (automobile)
Pinellas Bayway$0.75 with cash, $0.53 with SunPass
Rickenbacker CausewayMiami$1.75 eastbound
Sanibel CausewaySanibel Island$6.00 westbound
Sunshine Skyway BridgeSt. Petersburg$1.50 with cash, $1.06 with SunPass

Will Ezpass work in Florida?

E-Z Pass now accepted in Florida, expanding to 17 states for toll transponder.

How much are tolls on Florida Turnpike?

Tolls. Tolls on the turnpike are an average of 6.7 cents per mile (4.2 ¢/km) for cars and other two-axle vehicles using SunPass. A trip on the entire turnpike (not including the Homestead Extension) would cost $22.59 with cash/Toll-by-Plate, and $17.45 with SunPass.

How do I speak to someone at SunPass?

If you need to speak to a live customer service representative in SunPass customer service you need to dial 1-888-865-5352. To speak with a live agent, you need to press 6 at the first prompt, then press 2 at the second and stay on the line (typical waiting time is about 2-3 minutes).

How do I pay a toll in Florida?

There are several ways to pay tolls in Central Florida: E-PASS, Pay By Plate Toll Invoice, Cash and Paytollo®.

Pay By Plate

  1. Online using a credit card.
  2. By phone using a credit/debit card: 1-800-353-7277 or 407-823-7277.
  3. In person using cash or credit/debit card at an E-PASS Customer Service Center.

Does Ipass work for SunPass?

Yes it will work in Florida. Currently, the Central Florida Expressway (CFX) is the only toll operator in Florida that accepts I-PASS and E-ZPass. I-PASS users that travel out of network and are unable to pay with cash may receive toll-by-plate invoices from other Florida tolling agencies."

How do I return a 407 transponder?

If you wish to return your transponder, you may return it by:
  1. Mail via Xpress Post to our head office at 6300 Steeles Ave. W., Woodbridge, ON, L4H1J1.
  2. Drop off at our head office at 6300 Steeles Ave. W., Woodbridge, ON, L4H1J1.

Is SunPass cheaper than cash?

SunPass throughout Florida. SunPass customers pay the lowest tolls customers pay the lowest tolls available, because SunPass toll available, because SunPass rates are lower than cash and toll rates are lower than cash TOLL-BY-PLATE rates. and TOLL-BY-PLATE rates.

Which is better SunPass or Epass?

The difference is that E-PASS offers discounts on toll roads in Central Florida, and SunPass does not. Also, E-PASS toll dollars generated on toll roads in Central Florida are invested locally. Toll dollars stay local to help locals - and the local economy. Whereas, SunPass is operated by the Florida Dept.

What happens if you drive through toll without paying?

If you drive through an electronic toll booth without displaying the correct ticket or having a transponder, the highways agency will send a fine to the owner of the car. It can take months for the actual fine itself to arrive.

Is there an annual fee for SunPass?

No. However, as you must have an active SunPass account for your Annual Pass to work, please note that a SunPass Mini transponder costs a one-time fee of about $5 and SunPass requires a minimum opening balance of $10 for a personal account.

What is a metal oxide windshield?

Metallized windshields are also known as metal oxide windshields. Metal particles in the glass reduce the amount of visible light, infrared and ultraviolet radiation entering vehicles.

Does TxTag work in Florida?

Mobility Authority: TxTag will work on toll roads in Florida, Georgia and Carolinas next year. Texas toll transponders will be compatible with tolling systems in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina in 2018, according to the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority.

Can I use SunPass Mini on rental car?

You can use the SunPass mini or plastic box transponders with a rental car.

Does SunPass work in Georgia express lanes?

You can use your SunPass to pay for tolls in Georgia. Transponders from Florida, Georgia and North Carolina now work in all three states. In Georgia, SunPass can be used now on Interstate 85 express lanes in Atlanta, and soon on up to 40 miles of new express lanes on I-75.

Where can I buy Epass in Florida?

Get E-PASS Now
  • Online – GetEpass.com.
  • Over the phone – (407) 823-7277 or (800) 353-7277. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 AM – 6 PM.
  • In person – E-PASS Service Center. 762 South Goldenrod Road, Orlando, FL 32822.
  • Drive-Up Reload Lanes. State Road 408 at the Conway toll plaza.