What happens if you take the express lane in California without transponder?
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).
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 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.
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 does FasTrak catch 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. If you have an account with FasTrak, your account will be charged.
How much is a toll violation in California?
Each violation is assessed a $57.50 penalty in addition to the toll amount due.
Will FasTrak send me a bill?
FasTrak provides travelers with multiple methods to pay their toll invoices and resolve violations.When a vehicle passes through a tolled facility without a valid toll tag, License Plate Account, or One-Time Payment, FasTrak will issue an invoice or violation notice to the vehicle's registered owner.
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.
Why did FasTrak charge $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.
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.
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.