What happens if I don't pay a toll in California?


What happens if I don't pay a toll in California? The registered owner will receive a violation notice in the mail (usually within two weeks). Each violation transaction is assessed a $57.50 penalty in addition to the toll amount due. If the registered owner has no previous violations, the penalties will be waived. This is a courtesy for first time violators only.


Do parking tickets go on your record in California?

Absolutely nothing. While the penalty for certain parking violations will vary at the state and municipal levels, they are nonmoving violations in all instances. As such, a parking ticket does not go on your driving record since it doesn't reflect poorly on your safety habits as a driver.


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 does FasTrak charge you?

Roadside equipment recognizes the FasTrak tag, records the transaction and transmits the information to the FasTrak Customer Service Center to automatically deduct the toll from the account holder's prepaid balance. Tolls are only collected during the posted express lane hours of operation.


Can you drive across the US without paying tolls?

While toll roads are common around major cities of the US, they are few and far between otherwise. So, depending on your destination, it is possible to avoid toll roads across US states. However, avoiding them altogether may not be economical as the optional route may be too long or too busy.


How do I know if I have an unpaid toll California?

To check if you owe toll in California, call at 877-229-8655. If you have a FasTrak, you can log into your account and view all the toll hits and the ones you owe. Note: For missed tolls in California, the concerned tolling authority sends a toll invoice to the vehicle owner (usually within 30 days).


What state has the most expensive tolls?

The Pennsylvania Turnpike is the most expensive toll road in the US. It is 360 miles long and, if you are driving a truck, it can cost you over $200 in tolls, depending on the entry and exit point.