What happens if you accidentally get on the express lane in California?
What happens if you accidentally get on the express lane in California? In California, if you go through FasTrak lane without a pass, you will receive a toll violation notice. Toll violation will include the regular toll rate plus a penalty as: First notice: $25 penalty. Second notice: $70.
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.
What happens if you take the express lane in California without transponder?
If you use an express lane without a valid FasTrak toll tag, you will receive a violation notice. The following is a schedule of toll evasion penalties: First notice issued: $25 penalty. Second (delinquent) notice issued: $70 ($25 penalty plus $45 late fee).
Can I use FasTrak and pay later?
You have 48 hours to pay after your recent toll crossing, or we will send an invoice for the toll amount to the registered owner of the vehicle. You can set up payment for future toll crossings that you plan to make within the next 30 days.
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.
Can FasTrak detect how many people are in the car?
Switchable FasTrak transponders (sometimes called FasTrak Flex®) have a small black switch that can be moved to indicate the number of occupants in the vehicle. It is the driver's responsibility to indicate the number of occupants in the vehicle by moving the switch to the appropriate setting (1, 2, 3+).
How much is a toll violation in California?
Each violation is assessed a $57.50 penalty in addition to the toll amount due.
How much is a FasTrak violation in California?
First notice issued: toll plus $25 penalty. Second (delinquent) notice issued: toll plus $70 ($25 penalty plus $45 late fee). If the toll is paid within 15 days, the penalty is reduced to $25.
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 happens if you cross Bay Bridge without FasTrak?
State bridges and Golden Gate Bridge transactions will be on separate monthly invoices. If you use Bay Area Express Lanes, you must use a FasTrak toll tag, otherwise you will receive a violation notice including toll evasion penalties. For more information, visit the FasTrak Toll Invoice FAQ.
How do I know if I owe FasTrak?
You can check your account balance any time by logging into your online FasTrak account or by calling the FasTrak Customer Service Center.