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[SYD] Riding bikes on the M7

Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 6:44 pm
by Colette
Have asked this before but never got a clear answer...

To my understanding, there are no bike tags available for use on the M7, so rather than having to constantly phone up and pay the toll after the fact, how do other M7 bike riders work around this annoying problem?

Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 6:56 pm
by Pabs
I have my bike's number plate listed on our car E-tag thingidoovidaki. The tag is on the car only.

Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 6:56 pm
by krusty
I've read somewhere you can get an epass account (It uses numberplate recognition). Normally they charge a fee for this but I read that they wave it for bikes. Get the contact details here http://www.westlinkm7.com.au

Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 6:57 pm
by Colette
Which provider do you boys use?

Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 6:58 pm
by krusty
You can only do the epass through the people who run M7 (link in first post). I don't use it as I no longer live in Sydney, but I did look into it when I did.

Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 7:00 pm
by Colette
Ok thanks Krusty :)

Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 8:03 pm
by Zamo
Ive used the m7 heaps of times on the scoot i just tuck the tag into my left sleeve pocket on my jacket and raise the arm as im goin through the traps.
works for me.

Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 8:03 pm
by hoffy
If you ride to the left of the emergency lane when going through the toll gates, right near the wall, it does not get your plate.

tried and tested !!

Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 9:19 pm
by BladeBoy
I just use Dave #3's Tag :lol:

Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 9:37 pm
by red_dave
hoffy wrote:tried and tested !!
and noted... 8)

Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 9:45 pm
by Draven
red_dave wrote:
hoffy wrote:tried and tested !!
and noted... 8)
and remembered

Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 10:10 pm
by mike-s
I have a rta etag, i just put the tag in the base mapcarrier slot on my aldi tankbag and it reads every time.... assuming i remember to bring the damned thing.

Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 10:13 pm
by Paulie
sorry to highjack the thread...

Hoffy, how do u use the M4? I have been using trial and error and I find the best way to get through the toll is to jump into the lane beside another car... freaks them out a little but it works :) Is there a 'safer' way? hehe

Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 10:18 pm
by hoffy
Im stuffed when it comes to the M4, the above method is only for the M7.

Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 9:21 am
by Colette
I applied online for a e-pass account with the bike's rego only (I already have an etag for the car)...will see how this goes...