The lanes with the “SpeedPass” or RFID were about twice as long as the “Full Service” lanes.

Some politicians will cite that using mandatory RFID tags to track how your vehicle in the city is necessary to prevent terrorism. (Yeah, I used that T-word again). I think that that expecation that RFID tags on cars would reduce terrorism is completely propaganda.

The only purpose an vehicle RFID tagging system would be, is to collect money from from tax payers, and validate that with this tracking system they reduced speeding and other moving violations “dramatically,” making it much safer to drive.

I’m against it, but if the tax payers want it — they should get it. I’d like to think not under the false pretense of reducing terrorism — because that’s just bull.

I can only pray that technology like Automated License Plate Recognition, can be used for good. I think this has great potential, but also great risk for abuse. Check it out. What do you think about it?

Joe, were there any toll lanes set up that used wireless systems like SpeedPass and if so, how did traffic in those lanes compare to the ones with a surly municipal employee sitting inside a booth?

In Manhattan and London they are actually charging a fee to enter the city during busy times, using automated cameras that send you a bill (unless you use an RFID-based “subscription” type service) to cut down on the number of cars in the city during those times. Given your recent experience, what do you think about that kind of system?