Do I get charged monthly for FasTrak?

Do I get charged monthly for FasTrak? There are no fees to open or to maintain a FasTrak account. Think of your FasTrak account as a little bank account for tolls. Your account must always have a balance, and tolls will be automatically deducted from your balance each time a toll is collected.

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.

How long do you have to pay FasTrak?

Pay a FasTrak Toll Invoice You must pay this invoice within 21 days online, over the phone, by mail, or by using a Cash Payment Location(opens in a new window).

How do I know if I have to pay FasTrak?

FasTrak will issue an invoice to the vehicle's registered owner following the first toll crossing. Any future toll crossings will be included on a monthly invoice, the period for which starts on the date of the first crossing.

Can I get FasTrak at Costco?

Toll Tags From A Retail Store. Costco and Walgreens sell FasTrak toll tags. For a list of retail store locations selling toll tags, please visit the Get FasTrak page.

How does FasTrak check how many passengers?

The toll tag switch positions are used to tell the toll system the number of occupants in the vehicle, so the correct toll amount is collected. The switch positions also assist with California Highway Patrol (CHP) enforcement of express lane use.

How often does FasTrak charge you?

If you use a credit card as your primary payment method, FasTrak will automatically charge your credit card to replenish your FasTrak account whenever your balance falls below $15 or the minimum threshold.

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.

How much is a toll violation in California?

Each violation is assessed a $57.50 penalty in addition to the toll amount due.

Is FasTrak California only?

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.

Does FasTrak charge per person?

You will be charged the full toll. CAVs with two occupants can travel at a 50% discount and toll free with 3+ occupants when using a FasTrak CAV or FasTrak Flex toll tag. Set the switch to match the number of people in the vehicle. A FasTrak toll tag is not required for eligible clean air vehicles.

Can I cross the bridge without FasTrak?

To use Bay Area bridges without a toll tag or License Plate Account, you may set up a short-term, one-time payment account that allows you to pay recent or future tolls online with a credit card, or with cash, check or money order at a FasTrak retail location.

How does FasTrak billing work?

FasTrak will issue an invoice to the vehicle's registered owner following the first toll crossing. Any future toll crossings will be included on a monthly invoice, the period for which starts on the date of the first crossing.

Why does FasTrak keep charging $25?

If you open an account with a valid credit card, FasTrak collects an initial prepaid balance of $25 per toll tag. Your account will automatically be replenished as needed. This is the easiest way to ensure your balance is maintained.

What are the benefits of having FasTrak?