How Your VEP RFID Placement Affects Border Wait Times for Everyone

We've all been there—stuck in a long queue at the Causeway, watching the minutes tick by. We often blame the sheer volume of cars, but have you ever considered that the efficiency of the RFID system itself plays a huge role? A failed scan isn't just a problem for the individual driver; it's a problem for everyone in the queue behind them.

Imagine a single lane at the toll plaza. Under ideal conditions, with every car's RFID tag scanning perfectly, the lane can process a vehicle every 5-10 seconds. The traffic flows smoothly.

• The Stop: The car comes to a complete halt, blocking the lane.
• The Wait: The driver and the system wait for an attendant to notice and walk over. (30-60 seconds)
• The Intervention: The attendant uses a handheld scanner or troubleshoots the issue. (30-60 seconds)
• The Recovery: The car finally moves, and the queue starts to slowly inch forward again.

The entire RFID system is a numbers game, built on the assumption of high-speed, successful scans. Correct RFID placement is the foundation of this system.

When you choose MyMechanic for your VEP service, you're not just getting your own car sorted. You're contributing to a more efficient border crossing for the entire community.

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