Does FasTrak take pictures of the driver?

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.

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. You can also opt to receive monthly or quarterly FasTrak statements via email or US mail.

How do I look up a toll violation in California?

Alternatively, to enquire about any toll violation in California toll roads, bridges or express lanes, call 877-229-8655.

What happens if you don’t pay toll violation in California?

If you don’t respond to the violation notice, the penalty will increase to $100, plus the original unpaid toll. If you don’t respond to the second notice, the California Department of Motor Vehicles may put a hold on your vehicle registration.

Are toll roads and FasTrak the same thing?

All Toll Roads accounts are now called FasTrak accounts and issued sticker transponders.

Can I use FasTrak without my toll tag?

Every vehicle using FasTrak as a form of toll payment must have a properly mounted toll tag. FasTrak recommends that each vehicle traveling across any Bay Area bridge on a regular basis be equipped with its own toll tag.

How does FasTrak know how many people?

When the transponder is detected in the ExpressLanes, overhead enforcement beacon lights emit to correspond to the switch setting on the transponder. This light is visible to the CHP, which will use it as a guide for occupancy enforcement.

What is toll tag number FasTrak?

A toll tag (or transponder) is a small, battery-powered device that transmits a radio signal. The lane equipment reads the tag information and the number of axles on your vehicle. This information determines the correct toll and deducts the amount from your account balance.

Is FasTrak the same as toll roads?

The future of FasTrak is here! All Toll Roads accounts are now called FasTrak accounts and issued sticker transponders.

Can your license be suspended for not paying tolls in California?

California stopped suspending licenses for failures to pay traffic fines. In 2016, low-income motorists – represented by Western Center and other law firms — sued the California Department of Motor Vehicles for suspending the driver’s licenses of individuals who couldn’t afford to pay traffic tickets.

How do I check my FasTrak violation?

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1. Ways to Pay.
2. Enforcement.
3. Pay an Invoice or Violation.
4. Get FasTrak.

What happens if I don’t pay a FasTrak toll invoice?

For more information, visit the FasTrak Toll Invoice FAQ. If you do not pay a toll invoice on time, or you do not pay a toll on a Bay Area express lane, FasTrak will issue you a violation notice, including any associated penalty fees.

What happens if you get a violation on FasTrak?

First-time Violations If the violation you received is your first, FasTrak will waive the violation penalty if you open a FasTrak account within 30 days of the unpaid toll crossing. FasTrak will then deduct the unpaid toll from your new account and waive the penalty portion of the amount due.

Do you have to have a FasTrak tag to carpool?

Carpools must use designated carpool lanes and pay the toll with FasTrak to qualify for the discounted toll rate. If you drive through a carpool toll lane without a FasTrak toll tag (even if you meet occupancy requirements for the carpool lane), a violation notice will be sent to the vehicle’s registered owner.

What are the speed limits for FasTrak users?

For toll lanes that are shared with FasTrak and cash paying motorists, FasTrak users should proceed with extreme caution, being alert for stopped vehicles and toll collectors. For Bay Area toll bridges with Open Road Tolling lanes (e.g., Benicia-Martinez Bridge), the posted speed limit is 55 miles per hour.