NSW eTag Found in Car - Legality Under Australian Law?

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DSM 70

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9 March 2015
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Hi,

I recently purchased a used car interstate. Unknown to me, it came with an etag fitted. I only realised this when going through a toll point in Sydney and I heard the beep.

I have never held an etag and my passenger told me what the beeb was. (I thought it was the car!) We then found the tag. I think the car spent some time with a couple of traders after the last owner traded it. As I understand it, it is the owner of the tag to cancel it and I have no idea who owns the tag to advise them.

What is the legal situation under Australian Law with the tag and any use of it?

Regards
 

AllForHer

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Contact the organisation that has distributed the tag and seek advice from them. You will be responsible for the toll costs, not the tag itself.
 

Tim W

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If it's not your tag, then return it to the tag provider.
Yes, you will get found out if you don't.
No, you can't use it up first.