Strange tape on headlight

Got my first 4runner a month ago. A used 2023 TRD ORP. There is a strange looking thing glued/taped onto the drivers side headlight. I almost removed it, then decided maybe I should see if anyone knows what it is first

 

That’s gotta be some type of inventory tracking by the dealer you purchased from. Rip it off.

 

Remove it. If you look closely at the reverse letters it says “Smartrack”.

 

I thought it could be like an EZPASS or some sort of toll thingy

 

that has to throw a shadow when the lights are on. Take it off

 

I think you are right. It could be some kind of transponder powered by heat from the headlight. Or maybe an alien signal device to let the mother ship know where you are.

 

2 minutes on Google turned up this:

https://tagmaster.com/rfid-long-range-reader/headlight-tag/

Probably flashing your headlights allowed entry to a gated community or business.

 

Its a RFID tag that's used for vehicle management/tracking. You can take it off.

 

https://tagmaster.com/rfid-long-range-reader/headlight-tag/

 

https://thetollroads.com/driving-th...ts/fastrak-transponders/types-of-transponders

 

Thanks everyone. Probably a parking pass from the previous owner.

 

Grandpa does it hurt when they insert the probes?

 

Only the first time. I just hate it now when they slip up behind you to do it.