The article and discussion here both miss what I consider a more
> important issue with the EZ-pass system:
> There is no way to know who else is tracking the EZ-pass transponders.
> The transponder should have a audio and/or visual indicator whenever
> it is read. How else can you know that Big Brother is only reading
> the transponder for its intended use and instead isn't reading it in
> other locations for other purposes.
> There should also be an off switch on the unit although I can see that
> causing more problems with people forgetting to turn it back on before
> traveling through EZ-pass lanes.
> I've never been lost; I was once bewildered for three days, but never
> lost! -- Daniel Boone
Big brother doesn't need your transponder, they just use off the shelf OCR licence plate readers ...