What is the difference between toll roads and FasTrak?
What is the difference between toll roads and FasTrak?
FasTrak is the preferred method of payment on The Toll Roads. FasTrak drivers affix a transponder to their vehicle’s windshield and when they pass through a tolling point the toll is automatically deducted from their account via their preferred payment method: charge, invoice or prepaid.
What happens if you accidentally go into the fast track lane?
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).
Does FasTrak cover toll roads?
FasTrak® FasTrak can be used on every tolled bridge, lane and road in California. There are no monthly fees and frequent drivers with a prepaid account are eligible for discounted toll rates.
Can you use FasTrak on toll roads?
You can use FasTrak to pay tolls on every tolled bridge, lane and road in California. It’s important to get a transponder from the agency that operates the tolled bridge, lane or road you’ll use most because each tolling agency has its own rules and requirements.
Can I use FasTrak before I get my transponder?
You can still drive The Toll Roads and pay with your new account. Just make sure the vehicle’s license plate number is registered to your account and – until you receive your transponder(s) in the mail – tolls will be collected using images of your license plates taken at tolling locations.
How is FasTrak used on toll roads in California?
The system is used statewide on all of the toll roads, toll bridges, and high-occupancy toll lanes along the California Freeway and Expressway System . As with other ETC systems, FasTrak is designed to eliminate the need for cars to stop to pay at toll booths, thus decreasing the traffic congestion traditionally associated with toll roads.
How does FasTrak help to reduce traffic congestion?
As with other ETC systems, FasTrak is designed to eliminate the need for cars to stop to pay at toll booths, thus decreasing the traffic congestion traditionally associated with toll roads. Its use of technology to improve transit is in line with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Intelligent Transportation Systems initiative.
Where can I use FasTrak in San Diego?
SANDAG operates FasTrak in the San Diego region. To use FasTrak on a toll road or bridge, drivers must have a prepaid FasTrak account and a transponder properly mounted on their windshield. The correct toll is automatically deducted from a prepaid account.
How much money can you save with FasTrak?
When a prepaid FasTrak account accumulates $40 in tolls on The Toll Roads during a statement period, every toll accumulated on The Toll Roads the following statement period will be discounted by $1. A prepaid FasTrak accountholder commuting to and from work on The Toll Roads five days a week will save a minimum of $40 a month!
