It was reported that a ‘free-flow’ toll system will start trials in November with the Sungai Penchala toll plaza on the LDP being the test site. Motorists will NOT need to slow down, as is the case with the current infrared SmartTag system, since there will not be any boom gates.
The new system uses microwaves to read the onboard units in cars, enabling users to pass through a toll gantry without having to stop. Something like what Singaporeans are using.
The trial will be fully sponsored by Mitsubishi. It is claimed that the gantry is capable of reading onboard units even if the vehicle were travelling at 180km/h. While about 800-1,000 cars could pass through a SmartTag lane per hour, the new system would enable around 2000 cars in the same duration.
However, before this system will be fully implemented, they would need to figure out how to go after those who don’t have onboard units but pass through the trial lane for FREE!
