How do I pay Bay Bridge toll without FasTrak?
Ways to Pay
- Toll Tag. With a FasTrak toll tag, tolls are deducted from your prepaid FasTrak account. ...
- License Plate Account. If you travel over Bay Area bridges regularly and do not want a prepaid toll tag, consider opening a License Plate Account.
- One-Time Payment. Another pay-as-you-go option is a one-time payment. ...
- Toll Invoice. ...
How can I contact FasTrak customer service?
- How do I use FasTrak to pay for parking at SFO?
- What happens when I drive through a toll plaza?
- What if I'm not from the Bay Area? Can I still use the Bay Area express lanes?
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How do I get Started with a FasTrak account?
- Choose where to mount the exterior transponder, either above or below the license plate.
- Remove the top (or bottom) two mounting screws from license plate.
- Put the provided screws through the holes in the transponder and then through the holes in the license plate from where you removed the original mounting screws.
Is FasTrak legit?
Yes, that was the business of Eduard Reformina once flagged by the SEC for selling an unregistered investment. Many of its promoters believe that the company can still recruit more people after the SEC warning. Unfortunately, that was not the case. Although it still operates, the entry of money is no longer the same.
Is FasTrak flex required?
A FasTrak Flex toll tag is required for carpools, motorcycles and eligible clean air vehicles to travel toll free in the I-580 express lanes.
What is difference between FasTrak and FasTrak Flex?
A FasTrak Flex toll tag is similar to a FasTrak Standard toll tag. You can use a FasTrak Flex toll tag anywhere in California where the FasTrak logo is displayed. In the Bay Area, you can use FasTrak Flex on all toll bridges and express lanes and at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) parking garages.
Does FasTrak flex replace FasTrak?
How do I replace a toll tag that is no longer working or exchange it for a different type of toll tag? If you have a standard FasTrak toll tag and need to exchange it for a FasTrak Flex, you can do it online.
Is FasTrak flex free?
There are no fees to open or to maintain a FasTrak account, regardless of the type of toll tag you use. Think of your FasTrak account as a little bank account for tolls.
Which FasTrak tag should I get?
It depends. You need a FasTrak Flex toll tag if you are a carpool, vanpool, motorcycle or other carpool-qualifying vehicle that will use the 101 San Mateo, 101/SR-85 Santa Clara, I-580, I-680 Contra Costa, I-880 and SR-237 express lanes.
Can you drive in HOV lane without FasTrak?
All vehicles must have a FasTrak toll tag to use the express lanes. Three-person carpools, buses, vanpools and motorcycles travel toll-free with a FasTrak Flex toll tag set to the 3+ position.
What happens if you use Express lane without FasTrak?
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 you use FasTrak flex in another car?
FasTrak Standard and FasTrak Flex toll tags can be moved from vehicle to vehicle as long as they are properly mounted at each location, as described in the mounting instructions.
Does FasTrak save you money?
The toll tag does all the work—no more fumbling for cash! It saves money. On the Golden Gate Bridge, all FasTrak users pay a discounted toll rate. It provides incentives to carpool.
How do I activate my FasTrak Flex?
The other way to set up a FasTrak account is to pick up a toll tag at a convenient FasTrak retail location. You can then activate the toll tag by finishing the account enrollment process online or over the phone with one of FasTrak's friendly customer service representatives. View select FasTrak retail locations.
Does FasTrak flex beep?
For directions please click here. My FasTrak® Flex transponder isn't beeping. Is it not working? If your FasTrak Flex is not beeping, you may need a replacement transponder.
Does Costco still sell FasTrak?
Costco and Walgreens sell FasTrak toll tags. For a list of retail store locations selling toll tags, please visit the Get FasTrak page.
Do you need a FasTrak Flex tag?
You need a FasTrak Flex toll tag if you are a carpool, vanpool, motorcycle or other toll-exempt vehicle that will use the I-880, I-580, I-680 Contra Costa or SR-237 express lanes. Otherwise, your Standard toll tag will work on all express lanes as well as all other FasTrak facilities.
Do I need a FasTrak toll tag for SR-237?
If you are an eligible clean air vehicle (CAV) using the I-880, I-680 Contra Costa or SR-237 express lanes as a single occupant, you must have a FasTrak CAV toll tag to receive the 50% discount.
How does FasTrak work?
With a FasTrak account, drivers register their vehicle’s license plate and affix a FasTrak transponder to their vehicle’s windshield, so that when they pass through a tolling point, the toll is automatically deducted from their account. There are eleven agencies that operate tolled bridges, lanes and roads in California.
What is a fastrak?
FasTrak® | FasTrak Throughout California. FasTrak® is the statewide toll collection system used to pay tolls electronically in California. With a FasTrak transponder and an account, you can pay tolls electronically on every tolled bridge, lane and road in California, eliminating the need to stop and pay cash at toll booths.
Does FasTrak work in California?
FasTrak transponders come in different shapes and sizes, but they all work to pay your toll anywhere the FasTrak logo is displayed in the state of California. Below is a description of the different types of transponders used throughout the state. For specific information about the transponders your local agency uses, please visit their website.
Can a sticker transponder be shared?
When the sticker transponder is removed from the windshield, the antennae breaks, so this transponder cannot be shared between vehicles. It can be mounted only once. Drivers with a sticker transponder will always pay the full toll, regardless of the number of occupants in the vehicle.
Does the FasTrak Flex transponder have a battery?
It has a battery and may beep when a toll is charged. The FasTrak Flex transponder also has a three-position switch which is used in some toll facilities to receive carpool discounts. You set the switch position. The switch can be moved to display the number of people in your vehicle before starting your trip.
What is a fastrak?
What is FasTrak? FasTrak is an electronic-only toll collection system used in California allowing drivers to drive through designated “FasTrak Only” lanes paying tolls without stopping. With the switchable FasTrak Flex, a customer has the option to travel as a toll-paying solo driver or toll-free as a carpooler.
Does a FasTrak transponder pay tolls?
Drivers with a standard (non-switchable) FasTrak transponder will always pay a toll regardless of the number of occupants in the vehicle. Drivers that want the option to travel toll-free on the Metro ExpressLanes must upgrade to the switchable FasTrak Flex, which can be used on all toll facilities in California.
What is a fastrak?
Also known as FasTrak Flex®, FasTrak switchable transponders/FasTrak Flex transponders have a small black switch that can be moved to indicate the number of occupants in the vehicle.
Where is the FasTrak transponder located?
FasTrak external transponders – used primarily on fleet and commercial vehicles – are attached to the vehicle's front license plate or are screw-mounted in the area on the front bumper where the license plate is normally located.
Does a FasTrak transponder have a black switch?
FasTrak Standard Transponder. Standard FasTrak transponders do not have a small black switch that can be moved to indicate the number of occupants in the vehicle.
How many fastrac transponders are there in California?
FasTrak Throughout California. To date, five separate tolling agencies in California have distributed more than 2.5 million FasTrak transponders. It's important to get a transponder from the agency that operates the road, lane or bridge you will use most. Each tolling agency has its own rules and minimum requirements.
Can you carpool with a FasTrak?
Carpooling with FasTrak Transponders. Toll-free travel for qualifying carpools and other eligible vehicles is often only available to drivers who have a switchable FasTrak transponder. Drivers with standard or sticker FasTrak transponders can use the express lanes and pay with FasTrak, but they will pay the full toll regardless of the number ...
