Maine Turnpike Authority to Offer Cheaper E-ZPass Stickers

New sticker option will be more affordable than traditional transponders.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Maine Turnpike Authority announced it will soon offer E-ZPass stickers as a cheaper alternative to the traditional transponder. The stickers will cost less than the $20-$25 transponders, though they cannot be moved between vehicles like the transponders can. The authority says the stickers will also reduce plastic waste and battery reliance.

Why it matters

The new sticker option provides Maine drivers with a more affordable way to use E-ZPass, which can help increase adoption of the electronic toll system. However, the inability to transfer the sticker between vehicles may be a drawback for some users.

The details

The Maine Turnpike Authority will begin offering E-ZPass stickers in late spring or early summer of 2026. The stickers will be cheaper than the $20-$25 transponders, though the exact price has not yet been determined. In addition to the cost savings, the stickers will also reduce plastic waste and eliminate the need to replace batteries. However, the stickers cannot be moved between vehicles like the transponders can.

  • The Maine Turnpike Authority announced the new sticker option on March 9, 2026.
  • The stickers are expected to become available in late spring or early summer of 2026.

The players

Maine Turnpike Authority

The state agency responsible for operating and maintaining the Maine Turnpike.

Rebecca Grover

A spokesperson for the Maine Turnpike Authority.

Andre Briere

The executive director of the Maine Turnpike Authority, who initiated the plan to offer E-ZPass stickers.

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What they’re saying

“It's another option for folks to have. Some people prefer those over transponders.”

— Rebecca Grover, Spokesperson, Maine Turnpike Authority (sunjournal.com)

What’s next

The Maine Turnpike Authority is still determining the exact price for the new E-ZPass stickers, which are expected to become available to drivers in late spring or early summer of 2026.

The takeaway

The introduction of cheaper E-ZPass stickers by the Maine Turnpike Authority provides drivers with a more affordable option to use the electronic toll system, which could help increase adoption. However, the inability to transfer the stickers between vehicles may be a drawback for some users.