SmartTAG or 'Toll Network Automatic Payment System' (Sistem Membayar Automatik Rangkaian Tol) is an on-board unit vehicle based device used as an electronic toll collection system over long distances (maximum 15 metres) to complement Touch 'n Go which is a card-based system. It has been introduced in Malaysia since 1999 and it also used as an Entrance Access Security. SmartTAG was designed and manufactured by Teras Tekonologi Sdn Bhd as an extension of the Touch 'n Go system, initially as a replacement of Plus Tag.
The intellectual property rights to the SmartTAG belong to as Austrian company known as EFKON. The president of EFKON, Dr Gelmut Rieder, was the one who set up a joint venture with UEM to form infra-red advance Technology Sdn Bhd (IRAT).
The SmartTAG is currently prices at RM130 per unit included of free Touch 'n Go card with RM10 reload value. This is a subsidised price as UEM has to pay royalty to EFKON for each SmartTAG assembled by Irat. Built on a non-stop Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) philosophy, SmartTAG incorporated infra-red communication that communicated with infra-red transceivers mounted at the ceilings of toll plazas to allow vehicle drivers to drive through SmartTAG dedicated lanes and pay toll without stopping. It is designed to process up to 1200 vehicles per hour.
Prior to the introduction of SmartTAG, several different type of non-stop ETC were already being used in Malaysia. SmartTAG was officially launched in 1999 over 20 plazas of Projek Lebuhraya Utasa Selatan (PLUS). However, in 2004, to diversify the usages and attract further subscription of SmartTAG, Teras Teknologi with co-operation from Nusajaya Land Sdn Bhd has implemented a secure Entrance Access Security for residential area. It first implemented at Ledang Height Bungalow Park. SmartTAG offers both security and convenience. Security is provided by two layers of electronic recognition required to access the perimeter. The layers are a SmartTAG unit and an assigned smart card registered to the security department. These units have to be detected simultaneously on authorised vehicles to gain entry into Ledang Heights.
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| Specialised SmartTAG lanes are provided at major exit or entry of toll plazas |
Guidelines for Users
Always remember to:
- Ensure sufficient card balance by referring to the toll fare indicator screen and check your balance card when driving through the SmartTAG lane.
- Check the SmartTAG battery level. Low battery will cause the failure of the the transaction. Therefore, please change your battery when you hear continuous beeping sound.
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