Where can I use my FasTrak transponder? (2024)

FAQs

Where can I use my FasTrak transponder? ›

You can use FasTrak to pay tolls on every tolled bridge, lane and road in California.

Your FasTrak account, regardless of which toll agency your account is with, can be used to pay tolls everywhere in California. It's important to get a transponder from the agency that operates the bridge, lane or road you will use most because each tolling agency has its own rules and minimum requirements.

PREFERRED POSITIONS

Place the FasTrak Flex at least l½” from the top edge of the windshield in the center behind the mirror, or mount to the lower left of the windshield l ½” from the side of the windshield and l ½” from the bottom of the windshield.

If a valid FasTrak toll tag is not detected, an image of the vehicle license plate will be used to send a violation notice to the vehicle’s registered owner through the mail.

FasTrak Switchable Transponder

Prior to starting each trip, it is the driver's responsibility to indicate the number of occupants in the vehicle by moving the switch to the appropriate setting (1, 2, 3+). Some tolling facilities allow qualifying carpools and eligible vehicles to drive for free or at a discounted rate.

Yes. You can use your FasTrak toll tag in a rental car and, if you go through a toll plaza, the rental car toll payment program (Pass24^®, eToll^®, TollPass^® or PlatePass^®) will not be activated.

Yes. Hardcase FasTrak transponders can be moved from car to car. Please ensure every vehicle's license plate is listed on the account to avoid violation.

The California Vehicle Code requires all vehicles using the ExpressLanes to have a FasTrak® transponder properly mounted on the windshield.

Your FasTrak sticker transponder works on The Toll Roads (State Routes 73, 133, 241 and 261) and on every tolled bridge, lane and road in California.

FasTrak is the preferred method of payment on The Toll Roads. It allows drivers to easily pay tolls electronically on every tolled bridge, lane and road in California.

How much is FasTrak a month? ›

You must make a minimum payment of $50 (or you average monthly usage) to your FasTrak account whenever your pre-paid toll balance falls below $25, or 50% of your average monthly usage. A $1 monthly fee is charged to maintain the account. The maintenance fee is waived for Low-Income Assistance Plan members only.

You must return your toll tags within 10 business days of your request to close your account. 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.

If your toll tag does not properly read as you drive through the toll plaza, the tolling equipment will take a photo of your license plate.

If you are using a FasTrak Flex toll tag, set the switch on the face of the tag to position 2 if there are two people in the vehicle and position 3+ if there are three or more people in the vehicle.

Carpools with 2 occupants can drive for free during non-peak hours* for the first 3 ½ years after the Express Lanes opens. Drivers must have a FasTrak® Flex switchable transponder set to the correct occupancy. FasTrak® Flex switchable transponder can be purchased through the 405 Express Lanes for $15.

Choosing the Right Toll Tag

FasTrak Standard tags are perfect for paying bridge tolls. FasTrak Flex tags allow carpools and motorcycles to receive toll discounts in Bay Area Express Lanes. A FasTrak Flex toll tag also works on bridges and to pay for parking at San Francisco International Airport.

All vehicles must have a regular or FasTrak Flex® toll tag to drive in the express lane during hours of operation of 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.. 3 or more person carpools, vanpools, buses and motorcycles with FasTrak Flex® pay no toll. 2 person carpools and clean air vehicles with FasTrak Flex® pay half-price tolls.

No, E-ZPass does not work in California. You will either need a FasTrak transponder or pay online or in cash if you are only visiting the state.

FasTrak is the electronic toll collection (ETC) system used in the state of California in the United States.