The PA Turnpike’s Commercial Vehicle Program requires the purchase of E-ZPass transponders. The information on transponder types is provided to assist you in purchasing the correct transponder for your vehicle.

Interior mount transponders must be purchased at a cost of $10* plus sales tax where applicable. This transponder can be mounted in the interior of most cars and trucks.

Motorcycle transponders must be purchased at a cost of $17* plus sales tax where applicable. This transponder is physically similar to the interior transponder, but has a conformal coating to protect against exposure to the elements.

Bumper mount transponders must be purchased at a cost of $17* plus sales tax where applicable. These transponders are for vehicles with special features (i.e. heating elements, metallic oxides, and some tints) that have been installed in or on the windshield preventing the transponder signal from being read. You may be able to confirm whether or not your vehicle is equipped with any of these features by contacting your dealer.

Roof mount transponders must be purchased at a cost of $17* plus sales tax where applicable. This transponder is designed for applications where line-of-sight is an issue and/or an out-of-reach mounting arrangement is desired. This transponder is typically used on heavy trucks and buses.

If you have any questions regarding the use of any of the transponders listed, please call the PA Turnpike Commission E-ZPass Customer Service Center at 1-877-736-6727.  When prompted, say "Customer Service" then select 1.

Once an application has been received and processed by the PA Turnpike, it should take approximately four weeks for the customer to receive their transponder(s).

Transponders cannot be transferred, assigned, sold, or otherwise provided to any other individual or entity without the express written consent of the PA Turnpike.

Transponders are non-refundable and non-returnable. However, the services associated with the transponders may be discontinued by the PA Turnpike at any time.

Commercial vehicle customers agree to dispose of transponders according to local and/or state regulations. If you need assistance in disposing transponders that were issued to you by the PA Turnpike, you may send them to the PA Turnpike E-ZPass Customer Service Center for proper disposal. Send your E-ZPass transponders along with a letter on company letterhead giving us the authorization to dispose of your transponders:

PA Turnpike E-ZPass Customer Service Center
Attn: Commercial Vehicle Operations
300 East Park Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17111

The letter should include the specific transponder numbers and be signed by an authorized contact on the E-ZPass account. It is highly recommended that when sending your transponders to us that you use a method than can provide proof of delivery. In addition, to prevent your transponders from being read during delivery, we recommend that you enclose the transponders in the original silver packaging that was provided with your transponders or wrap the transponders in aluminum foil.

* values subject to change