A It is OK to lend your FasTrak transponder to someone else, but problems can occur if the transponder is not read properly for a variety of reasons — cheating, a dead battery in the transponder, forgetting the toll tag, equipment problems, etc.
Consequently, can you use your FasTrak in a different car?
Hardcase transponders can be moved from vehicle to vehicle as long as the license plate number for each vehicle is listed on your account and the transponder is properly mounted. You can update all account information online or via our free app. Updates can also be made by calling Customer Service at (949) 727-4800.
Subsequently, question is, can I use FasTrak without toll tag? If you go through a Fastrak lane without a toll tag mounted properly, you run the risk of a violation if the license plate is not accurate on your account, or if your account is at a $0 or negative balance. More importantly, California Highway Patrol can pull you over and give you a citation for toll evasion.
Correspondingly, can you use someone else’s transponder?
Yes, you may transfer a transponder between vehicles as long as they are of the same vehicle class. There are penalties for using a transponder in a different vehicle class (i.e. Car transponder in a tractor- trailer.)
What happens if you go through FasTrak without a pass?
When you pass through a bridge toll lane without paying the toll or travel in the I-580 express lanes without a valid FasTrak tag, an image of your license plate is captured. The first notice requests payment for the toll amount and an additional $25 penalty.
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How much is FasTrak monthly?
FasTrak Fees There is a $3.50 minimum monthly toll (MMT), plus $1 for each transponder associated with an account. The MMT can be applied to your monthly toll usage. If you don’t spend $4.50 per month in tolls, your account will be assessed the difference, up to a total of $4.50, for an account with one transponder.
How long can you drive a car without license plates in California?
90 days
Is E toll the same as FasTrak?
What are Pass24®, eToll®, TollPass®, and PlatePass®? These are all electronic toll payment systems which enable certain rental car customers to use the FasTrak lanes on the Bay Area toll bridges. They allow you to drive non-stop through the toll plaza in any lane with a FasTrak sign.
How much do FasTrak transponders cost?
The transponders cost about $40—though luckily that amount can be used as a credit for your tolls—and they must be registered via the ExpressLanes website. Beginning June 1st, everyone with a transponder must pay a $1 monthly fee, though toll discounts are available for low-income drivers.
How much are FasTrak toll tags?
A There’s no charge for the tag itself. You prepay for a few tolls and that is usually about $25, of which $5 is available for toll payment immediately and $20 is a deposit that is added to the prepaid account once you register the tag.
What happens if you run a toll in a rental car?
Rental car drivers who opt out of the e-toll system, then accidentally drive on a e-toll-only road or fail to find the cash lane in time, will usually be charged with a toll violation, which often includes an additional fee of between $18 and $25 a pop.
How do I add a vehicle to FasTrak?
Log in to your account. Add the vehicle with its license plate number to your Registered Vehicle list. Set the dates to the period you are using the vehicle. Mount your toll tag in the vehicle.
Is FasTrak free for carpool?
Use FasTrak correctly for toll-free travel in Express Lanes as a carpool, motorcycle, or eligible CAV. You must use the new FasTrak Flex toll tag, set to position (2) or (3+). You do not need a toll tag for toll-free travel as a carpool.
Does EZPass have to be on windshield?
No. The transponder should be installed approximately one inch below the top of your windshield above your rearview mirror as stated in How It Works: it may not be “read” by the E-ZPass antenna.
Can EZ Pass be read in glove compartment?
Yes, an EZPass transponder will be read from the upper glove compartment of a Gen II or III even in a high-speed (55 or 65 MPH) lane.
Does EZPass have to match license plate?
Yes, you may transfer a transponder between vehicles as long as they are of the same vehicle class. There are penalties for using a transponder in a different vehicle class (i.e. Car transponder in a tractor- trailer.) Please be sure that all vehicles using the transponder are listed on your EZ Pass account.
Can I use my 407 transponder in a different car?
Can I use the transponder in more than one car? We encourage all our customers to not share transponders between vehicles. In order to avoid additional charges to your account, we recommend that you lease a separate transponder for each vehicle that you plan to use on 407 ETR.
Can I use my Ezpass in a rental car?
In a rental car? Yes. You must register any vehicle using the transponder to the I-PASS account. If there are no terms in your rental agreement regarding Plate Pass, request a credit from your credit card company.
How much does an I pass cost?
Download and complete an I-PASS application and mail it with payment. It is $30 to open an account ($10 refundable deposit/$20 prepaid tolls).
What do I do if my FasTrak doesn’t beep?
If the transponder doesnt beep they get the fee from a photo of your license plate. In fact you don’t even NEED the transponder. Similarly, if you have a beeping transponder in a car where the license plate is not registered with Fastrak, that car will get a violation notice.
How much is EZ Pass PA?
AVAILABLE ACCOUNT TYPES For individuals, the first transponder is $35, plus a $3 annual fee. Additional transponders on individual accounts are $38. The pre-paid option requires that you have money on your account and maintain money on account in order to pay for tolls as they are incurred.
How does FasTrak know if you are a carpool?
The antennas track the vehicle and transmit its path to a computer that contains individual vehicle accounts. After a vehicle exits the ExpressLanes, the antennas tell the computer that the vehicle is gone, and the account is charged, if necessary. (Trips for eligible carpools, vanpools and motorcycles are free.)
Can you borrow someone’s FasTrak?
A It is OK to lend your FasTrak transponder to someone else, but problems can occur if the transponder is not read properly for a variety of reasons — cheating, a dead battery in the transponder, forgetting the toll tag, equipment problems, etc.
What is a FasTrak violation?
A toll evasion violation occurs when a driver uses the ExpressLanes without a properly mounted transponder associated with a valid FasTrak® account (CVC 23302 et al). The registered owner of the vehicle is issued a toll evasion violation notice according to CVC 40250.