Where to Mount a LeeWay Transponder on the New Glass
LeeWay places a windshield transponder inside the vehicle, in the center of the windshield, behind the rearview mirror and below any window tinting. That official position applies to its sticker and windshield-mounted hard case. It puts the toll transponder behind the rearview mirror on the cabin side of the glass.
The center area may also contain a forward ADAS camera, a rain sensor or both. Do not cover a clear optical opening, camera viewing window or sensor contact area to make the tag fit. Check the owner's manual for vehicle-specific restrictions around those components.
- Find the tint boundary. The transponder belongs below the tint rather than on or above the shaded section.
- Identify the camera area. Look for a housing attached to the glass behind the mirror and the clear area through which the camera views the road.
- Locate any rain sensor. Keep the transponder off the sensor's optical area.
- Confirm the final point. Use LeeWay's center mounting zone without covering a camera or sensor, then affix the correct product to the glass.
A black housing can hide the camera bracket while leaving clear glass beside it. Judge the mounting point by the camera's viewing area, not by the driver's view alone. If there is no open space in the prescribed zone, ask LeeWay for product guidance; LeeWay warns that placement elsewhere may result in incorrect readings and may lead to traffic citations.
The bumper-mount product remains outside the vehicle, so it does not compete with the mirror, camera or tint for windshield space. LeeWay identifies that product for a vehicle in which an internally mounted transponder will not read.
Cameras, Sensors and the Mobile Glass Appointment
Many windshields carry a forward-facing ADAS camera behind the rearview mirror. That camera looks through a defined section of glass for camera-based driver-assistance functions. A toll sticker placed over that section can obstruct its view.
The camera bracket, rain sensor, head-up display, antenna and acoustic layer can affect the windshield configuration required for the vehicle. The year, make, model and VIN help identify the glass. A photograph of the mirror area can show the visible camera and sensor housings.
Florida Statutes section 559.920(18) makes it a violation to fail to give the customer electronic notice, or written notice in at least 12-point type, stating if ADAS calibration or recalibration is required as part of motor vehicle glass replacement or repair. Read that notice so you know if camera work belongs in the appointment.
On a camera-equipped vehicle, the LeeWay mounting zone sits near the forward camera behind the mirror. If recalibration is required after windshield replacement, we complete ADAS Calibration in the same visit where the procedure can be done on site; our Fort Myers rainy-season article focuses on that camera work.
Choose the Parking Spot Before the Windshield Comes Out
Keep the vehicle at a Fort Myers home, workplace or another safe parking site; every appointment is mobile. Leave working room across the front of the vehicle and along both sides.
The old windshield is cut from the existing urethane, and the bonding area is prepared for installation. OEM-quality glass is set on a fresh urethane bead. The mirror-area trim and attached components are handled according to the vehicle's windshield configuration.
Follow the provided drive-away instructions because the urethane needs the specified curing time before the vehicle moves.
The installation is backed by the Bang Lifetime Workmanship Warranty, which covers our work and any defect in the windshield for as long as you own the vehicle.
A business whose vehicles cross the Midpoint, Cape Coral or Sanibel Causeway plazas should include the toll product in each windshield work order. Bang AutoGlass offers Fleet Auto Glass, while LeeWay remains the source for its transponders and account records.
- Record each product. Before scheduling glass work, note which vehicle has a sticker, hard case or bumper mount.
- Arrange replacement stickers. Start the LeeWay step for every sticker-equipped vehicle before its old windshield is removed.
- Keep equipment with its vehicle. Each removed hard case should remain with the vehicle it came off rather than being mixed with another vehicle's device.
- Track external products. Record the bumper mount even though windshield work does not remove it.
Route vehicle-information changes through the LeeWay Service Center, as directed in the county FAQ.
If a fleet vehicle crosses without a detected tag, the pay-by-plate invoice is mailed to the address on file. It carries a transaction ID and reference number, allowing the person who opens company mail to match the invoice to the crossing and the appropriate vehicle record.
Keep toll-account questions separate from the glass work order. That prevents a completed windshield installation from being mistaken for a completed transponder or account update.
Door, Rear or Sunroof Glass Leaves the Tag Alone
LeeWay's sticker and hard-case products sit on the windshield. Replacing another piece of vehicle glass does not remove either product, and an external bumper mount also remains outside those work areas.
A Door Glass Replacement, Rear Glass Replacement or Sunroof Glass Replacement therefore leaves the windshield-mounted tag in place. This distinction matters when a side window is smashed, a rear window is shattered or another opening is broken while the windshield remains installed.
Florida Statutes section 627.7288 says the deductible provisions of a Florida motor vehicle policy providing comprehensive coverage do not apply to damage to the windshield of a covered vehicle. The section names only the windshield, not side, rear or other glass. Review our Florida auto-glass insurance guide before using coverage. We verify coverage before any work, help you with the claim and bill the insurer directly. General info, not legal or insurance advice — coverage varies by policy.
When Storm or Road Damage Starts the Clock
NOAA's National Hurricane Center says the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30 and peaks on September 10. Most activity occurs between mid-August and mid-October.
Lee County's post-hurricane debris guidelines direct residents to place storm debris at the curb rather than in the roadway. The county says debris in the road creates a hazard for traffic and emergency responders.
As of September 10, 2026, FDOT's RoadWatch update for the I-75 at Daniels Parkway project said westbound Daniels Parkway lanes were shifted and motorists should expect trucks and equipment moving materials throughout the project.
Florida Statutes section 316.520(2) makes every owner and driver hauling dirt, sand, lime rock, gravel or similar material on a public road responsible for preventing it from falling, blowing or escaping.
Storm debris and loose loads can break a windshield without warning, and a LeeWay sticker leaves with that glass.
Start the LeeWay step when you book the glass, and photograph the tag and windshield damage together before anything is removed. Same-day appointments, available in most areas, can put the vehicle back on a Lee County toll crossing before a replacement sticker is mounted, so plan that first crossing before the appointment.
Before Booking in Fort Myers, Photograph the Toll Tag and Mirror Area
Complete these tasks before requesting a mobile appointment:
- Identify the toll product. Record the issuer and note if the vehicle carries a sticker, reusable hard case or bumper mount.
- Match the glass to the vehicle. Write down the VIN, model year, make and model. Take separate photos of the windshield damage, the LeeWay product and the space around the rearview mirror.
- Show the equipment tied to the glass. Point out any forward camera or rain sensor around the mirror housing. For the no-obligation quote, also note a head-up display, antenna or acoustic windshield.
- Choose a safe appointment site. Pick a home, workplace or other location where the vehicle can remain parked with working space around it.
Tell Us About the LeeWay Tag Before Scheduling
For windshield replacement in Fort Myers, FL, request an appointment through our Fort Myers mobile service page or call (877) 994-5277. Tell us which toll product is attached and describe any camera or sensor housing behind the mirror.
New appointment requests for mobile windshield replacement are accepted 24/7. Windshield installations are scheduled Monday–Saturday, 8am–6pm.
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Before the Next LeeWay Crossing: Answers for Fort Myers Drivers
Can I reuse a LeeWay sticker after windshield replacement?
No. LeeWay says its sticker transponder cannot be reused once applied. Arrange a new sticker with LeeWay for the replacement glass. Photograph the old sticker before the windshield is removed, and do not try to peel it off for transfer to the new windshield.
What should I do with a reusable LeeWay hard-case transponder?
Remove the hard-case transponder before the old windshield comes out and retain it. LeeWay identifies the hard case as reusable but requires it to be affixed to the windshield. Refit it in LeeWay's prescribed center position behind the rearview mirror and below the tint without covering a camera or rain sensor.
What happens if my transponder is not read at a Fort Myers toll plaza?
Lee County says it uses license-plate imaging and mails a pay-by-plate invoice when no transponder is detected. This applies at the Midpoint, Cape Coral and Sanibel Causeway toll plazas. The invoice is sent to the address on file and includes a transaction ID and reference number.
Where should a LeeWay transponder go on a new windshield?
LeeWay instructs drivers to mount a windshield transponder inside the vehicle, in the center of the windshield, behind the rearview mirror and below window tinting. Check the owner's manual and leave the viewing areas for an ADAS camera or rain sensor uncovered.
Can I use SunPass or E-PASS at Lee County toll plazas?
Yes. Lee County says the Midpoint, Cape Coral and Sanibel Causeway toll plazas accept LeeWay, SunPass and E-PASS. The program that issued your device still controls its replacement and mounting instructions, so follow that program's rules after the windshield is replaced.
