SB2522 Summary

• Rental car companies must notify renters at or before the rental agreement begins if the vehicle is equipped with a transponder or electronic tolling device and offer the option to use it.

• If a rental car company fails to notify a renter about transponder availability, the company cannot charge more than $2 per day for device use and must recoup only actual toll costs incurred.

• Rental car companies cannot charge a daily transponder fee on days when the renter does not use electronic tolls or only uses toll systems with no alternative payment options.

• Rental car companies must provide renters with an emergency telephone number for roadside assistance and customer service, with access to vehicle owner's manuals if needed.

• Rental car companies must disclose estimated total rental charges including all taxes, fees, and other charges upon renter request based on available information.