Does FasTrak waive penalty?
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.
Is carpool free on the Bay bridge?
The Bay Area Vanpool Program provides free bridge tolls to 11 – 15 passenger vanpools by providing non-revenue FasTrak® toll tags.
Is FasTrak free for carpool?
Carpools (2+ people), vanpools, motorcycles, and other toll-exempt vehicles may travel toll free with a FasTrak Flex or FasTrak CAV toll tag.
Can I drive on the carpool lane without FasTrak?
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. It is a violation of the toll evasion statutes under California Vehicle Code Section 23302 et seq.
How do I get rid of FasTrak penalty?
Add your vehicle license plate and backdate the start date to ensure proper tolling. This will automatically remove the violation penalty. Your FasTrak account balance may be negative. This can happen if the credit card on file expired or if you need to add funds to your cash- or check-based account.
How much is a FasTrak violation in California?
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). If the toll is paid within 15 days, the penalty is reduced to $25.
Is FasTrak and carpool the same?
FasTrak offers toll discounts to carpools, motorcycles and eligible clean air vehicles during designated commute hours on all Bay Area bridges and toll-free travel for carpools and other qualified vehicles in express lanes throughout the day. Learn more about carpool requirements for Bay Area bridges and express lanes.
What is considered carpool?
These carpool lanes are reserved for buses and vehicles with a minimum of two or three people (including the driver). Some states (e.g.,California,Virginia) also allow motorcycles in the carpool lane. Always read the carpool sign. The sign will show how many people must be in the vehicle, as well as the days and hours.
What happens if you accidentally get on the express lane in California?
What happens if I use an express lane as a solo driver and without a FasTrak toll tag? You will be in violation of the California Vehicle Code and subject to a citation and fine if caught by the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
What happens if you don’t pay FasTrak violation?
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.
Can you dispute FasTrak violation?
You may resolve your violation online by paying the balance due using a credit card, or you can submit a dispute. To pay your violation by check, please follow the instructions described on the violation notice.
How much is a carpool violation in California?
$490.00
A person caught driving in a carpool lane without a passenger will be charged with an infraction under California law. The offense is punishable by a fine of $490.00. Note that a violation does not result in any points being assessed to a driver’s DMV record.
Is a carpool lane violation a moving violation?
A carpool lane violation in California is charged as an infraction instead of a moving violation, and it doesn’t result in points on your driver’s license.
How much is a carpool lane violation in California?
How much is a FasTrak citation?
Are there FasTrak carpool lanes in Bay Area?
About FasTrak Carpool Lanes and Express Lanes All Bay Area bridges have carpool lanes, and several Bay Area corridors have designated express lanes allowing carpools, other qualified vehicles and solo-occupant vehicles that pay a toll to bypass traffic congestion.
How do I pay a FasTrak violation?
To pay your violation by check, please follow the instructions described on the violation notice. To pay your violation with cash, visit one of our cash payment locations or the in-person counter at the FasTrak Customer Service Center during normal hours of operation. I am not a FasTrak account holder.
Do you have to pay the Golden Gate Bridge with FasTrak?
As of January 2021, state-owned bridges will use an invoice system and drivers will receive an invoice if they do not pay with a FasTrak toll tag, a License Plate Account, or a One-Time Payment. The best way to avoid violations is to sign up for a FasTrak account. FasTrak users also receive discounts on Golden Gate Bridge tolls.
Do I need a FasTrak toll tag for Bay Area Express Lanes?
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.