Why waste time crawling through traffic when you can save time and money instead? Kiss congestion goodbye and get a transponder for each vehicle you own today. A transponder is a small, electronic device that sticks on the inside of your windshield, tucked behind the rear-view mirror. Each transponder has an individual, proprietary encrypted identification that is picked up by entry and exit sensors. Tolls are calculated electronically and are applied to your account. Here's the best part – using a transponder lets you bypass Video Toll Charges. This means that it pays for itself after only seven trips. Think about it, using a transponder is the smartest way for you to get the most out of 407 ETR. Register for your transponder today. Watch "Obtaining a Transponder" video. (Quicktime or Windows Media format).

Transponder types

Not all transponders look alike but they all operate the same.

A light vehicle transponder may be used only in light vehicles (cars, vans, limousines, pick-ups and sport utility vehicles) with a gross weight or registered gross weight of 5,000 kilograms (five tonnes) and under. We strongly recommend that you lease a separate transponder for each vehicle that you plan to use on 407 ETR. You may not use a transponder in vehicles (including rental vehicles) other than the vehicle that is listed for the transponder in the lease. However, if you do so, you will be responsible for all charges, including video toll charges, that may result from such use.

Note: If you use your transponder in a rented vehicle, you are responsible for the charges that appear on your 407 ETR bill. We are not responsible for any amounts the rental company bills you relating to trips on Highway 407 ETR or any other administration fees.

A light vehicle transponder cannot be used in a Heavy Vehicle. Use of the transponder in a heavy vehicle will result in the levy of a higher toll charge plus a video toll charge per trip.

If you have a vehicle with a gross weight or registered gross weight of over 5,000 kilograms (five tonnes), you are required by law to have a valid heavy vehicle transponder. Examples of vehicles needing a heavy vehicle transponder are single unit trucks, tractors, buses and trucks or tractors with one or more trailers. If you choose to use 407 ETR without a transponder, you will be subject to a video toll charge plus tolls per trip. You may also be stopped by the Ontario Provincial Police and/or Ministry of Transportation Enforcement Officers and be fined.

Transponder maintenance

Transponders, like any electronic device, can malfunction for a variety of reasons. To ensure your transponder works efficiently, affix it as outlined in our mounting instructions.

If your transponder does not beep while exiting the highway, it may be for several reasons:

• the battery may be weak
• it may be damaged
• it may not be mounted on the windshield
• the vehicle may have a metallized windshield

If you do not hear four beeps after several trips, check your next bill for Video Toll Charges. If you have any, call us at 1-888-407-0407 so that we can assess the situation. If required, we can send you a new replacement in the mail. Or, come visit our Customer Service Centre for immediate service.

Moving your transponder

We strongly recommend that you use a separate transponder for each vehicle that you plan to use on 407 ETR.

It’s easier to manage and you’ll eliminate the chance of forgetting it in another vehicle after you have left. You will also reduce the prospect of getting a Video Toll Charge and we can arrange to send you One Simple Bill that details the activity of each transponder separately.

All that convenience for as little as an additional $1 a month!

Register for your transponder today.