As we get closer to the Department of Transportation (DOTr)’s deadline to implement cashless transactions on all toll roads, many motorists are in a rush to install an RFID sticker which causes overcrowding. This then, unfortunately, violates the social distancing protocols in the country.
13 Frequently Asked Questions on RFIDs for Philippine Expressways
For this reason, Autosweep now allows an RFID online appointment for installing its dedicated RFID sticker. That said, those who want to avail of an RFID can make an Autosweep online application via its official website before going to an installation site.
The official announcement from Autosweep
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Autosweep, which is owned by San Miguel Corporation (SMC), manages toll roads such as the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), Metro Manila Skyway System (Skyway), NAIA Expressway (NAIAX), Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR Tollway), Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway (MCX), and Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX).
The installation cost is Php 200 for Class 1 vehicles such as cars, motorcycles, vans, taxis, and jeepneys. Of note, the paid amount is for the initial load while the RFID sticker remains free. This is also the case for Class 2 and Class 3 installation. However, the initial load is rated at Php 1,000.
A faster way to get around town
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There are no documents required when installing an Autosweep RFID sticker. Motorists with an Autosweep RFID online application will only be asked by the tollway operator to show one valid ID and their car’s certificate of registration and official receipt (OR/CR).
If a motorist decided to traverse an Autosweep toll road without its RFID sticker, that motorist will be subjected to a fine that can amount up to Php 1,000 including the confiscation of LTO's driver's license on the third offense. Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) executive director Abraham Sales said that the company already gave an extension due to long queues experienced at toll roads so there should be no reason for not installing an RFID.
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