Can I use someone else's FasTrak in my car?
Can I use someone else's FasTrak in my car? A It is OK to lend your FasTrak transponder to someone else, but problems can occur if the transponder is not read properly for a variety of reasons — cheating, a dead battery in the transponder, forgetting the toll tag, equipment problems, etc.
What happens if you go through FasTrak without a FasTrak?
If a valid FasTrak toll tag is not detected, an image of the vehicle license plate will be used to send a violation notice to the vehicle’s registered owner through the mail. The notice will include the toll amount plus a penalty for using the express lane without a valid FasTrak toll tag.
Does FasTrak only work in California?
FasTrak is recognized statewide. Your FasTrak toll tag can be used anywhere you see the FasTrak logo displayed, including the toll roads in Southern California.
Will aluminum foil block a transponder?
Q: Would wrapping the transponder in aluminum foil (several layers maybe) silence it in transport situations? A: Yes, that could work, too.
Does FasTrak always beep?
Your FasTrak® transponder may not be working or have been mounted improperly. If you do not hear a beep when driving past a toll point on the road, contact customer service to get your transponder replaced or to get new mounting strips and mounting instructions.
Does FasTrak take a picture of you?
Cameras take pictures of the vehicle license plates as they pass through. In case a toll tag is not detected, the pictures are used to identify your vehicle.
How does FasTrak detect passengers?
FasTrak knows if you are a carpool when you toggle your FasTrak Flex switch from 1 Person to 2 or 3+ people. By doing this, the driver sends a signal to the electronic gantries that there are other occupants in the car.
Does FasTrak expire?
Will my FasTrak account remain active if I am an infrequent or seasonal user? Your account will remain active if you have some activity on your account during a period of three (3) years.
Is all FasTrak the same?
FasTrak Flex and FasTrak CAV are the two main types of toll tags. Some vehicles will require an exterior toll tag depending on the model or windshield. All three FasTrak toll tags can be used on all Bay Area toll bridges and express lanes.
Does FasTrak make mistakes?
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) -- Every day, an average of 33 car owners are mistakenly accused of failing to pay a toll on a Bay Area Bridge, and many of those say fighting Fastrak's mistakes can be time consuming and frustrating.
What is the fine for HOV violation in California?
An HOV lane violation ticket is a minimum $490 fine. Fine may be higher for repeat offenders.