Fines for RFID Violations at Toll Gates Begin Aug. 31

The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB), in collaboration with the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr), has introduced penalties for motorists entering expressways without Radio-frequency identification devices or with insufficient load.

Entering toll plazas without an RFID device or having one with insufficient load balance causes traffic and inconveniences other motorists. With these penalties, the TRB, LTO, and DOTr believe they will reduce issues such as long queues at toll booths.

What are the penalties for RFID violations?

Penalties for offenders will begin at the end of this month, August 31, 2024.

Penalty fines for those without an RFID device while using expressways will start at PHP1,000 for the first offense, PHP2,000 for the second offense, and PHP5,000 for the third and subsequent offenses.

On the other hand, for those with insufficient balance, fines will start at PHP500 for the first offense, PHP1,000 for the second offense, and PHP2,500 for the third and further offenses.

To reload your Easytrip RFID, you have several options. Here’s a simplified guide for doing it through GCash and PayMaya.

Reloading Easytrip with GCash

1. Open GCash: Go to your GCash dashboard.
2. Select Pay Bills: Tap on the “Pay Bills” option.
3. Choose Transportation: Find and select “Transportation” from the Biller Categories.
4. Pick Easytrip RFID: Tap on “Easytrip RFID” from the list.
5. Enter Details: Fill in the required information and tap “Next.”
6. Confirm Payment: Review the payment details and tap “Confirm.”
7. Receive Confirmation: You’ll get an in-app receipt and an SMS confirmation once the payment is processed.

Reloading Easytrip with PayMaya

1. Log in to PayMaya: Open and log in to your PayMaya account.
2. Go to Bills: Select “Bills” from the menu.
3. Choose Toll: Tap on the “Toll” option.
4. Select Easytrip: Add Easytrip from the list.
5. Fill Out Form: Enter your RFID account number and the amount you want to load. Tap “Continue.”
6. Review and Confirm: Check the details on the confirmation page and press “Pay” if everything is correct.

You’ll be notified once your RFID has been successfully reloaded.

Steps to Enroll Your EasyTrip RFID to Autosweep

1. Download and Print Form: Download the Autosweep application form and print it out.
2. Complete the Form: Fill out the application form with the required details.
3. Visit a Service Center or Kiosk: Go to the nearest Autosweep Customer Service Center or Kiosk. Bring the completed form, one valid government or company ID, and your vehicle with the EasyTrip sticker.
4. Compatibility Test: An Autosweep representative will test your EasyTrip RFID sticker for compatibility. If it passes, your account will be activated.

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