Nearly 1 Million NJ E-ZPass Transponders To Be Replaced In 2022

CAMDEN, NJ — Nearly 1 million aging E-ZPass transponders will be replaced this year, officials with the Delaware River Port Authority recently announced.

The transponders, which electronically collect tolls on New Jersey bridges and roads, are being replaced as the devices near the end of their battery life. Typical battery life is between eight and 10 years, the agency said.

About 920,000 transponders are eligible for replacement, officials said in a news release.

"These transponders are nearly a decade old, and we are taking a proactive approach in replacing these units before they stop working properly," DRPA Chief Financial Officer James White said in a release.

Between now and the end of the year, New Jersey motorists eligible for a replacement will receive a kit mailed directly to the NJ E-ZPass account holder. The kit includes a replacement transponder and a return postage-paid envelope for the account older to return their old transponder.

E-ZPass accounts need to be active and in good standing to be eligible for replacement, officials said.

Current E-ZPass account holders with questions can call 888-288-6865 or visit the NJ E-ZPass Customer Service Center located at the base of the Ben Franklin Bridge in Camden, New Jersey.