RFID Sticker Durability: How Long Does a VEP Tag Last?

Your VEP RFID tag is a crucial piece of technology, designed to be a durable, passive device with no internal battery. It's engineered to withstand the harsh environment of a car's windscreen—enduring intense sun, high humidity, and vibrations.

Singapore's relentless sun is the biggest environmental factor. The VEP RFID tags are made with UV-resistant materials, but over many years, extreme and constant exposure can potentially make the sticker brittle or cause the adhesive to weaken. Parking in the shade when possible can help prolong its life.

• Windscreen Replacement: If you get a crack in your windscreen and need to replace it, the tag will be destroyed. It cannot be transferred.
• Peeling or Tampering: Attempting to remove or reposition the tag will break the antenna, rendering it useless. Even minor peeling at the edges can compromise its function.
• Scratches: A deep scratch across the tag from loading bulky items onto your dashboard could sever the antenna.

• Visible peeling, bubbling, or cracking on the sticker.
• Intermittent scan failures at gantries, where it works sometimes but not others.
• The need for border staff to use a handheld scanner, even in good weather.

If you suspect your tag is damaged, don't ignore it. A failed tag can cause major delays at the border. You will need to apply for a replacement tag through the JPJ portal.

• Correctly report your damaged tag in the VEP system.
• Process the application for a replacement tag.
• Handle the collection and professional re-installation of the new tag.

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