What occurs if I cross a Bay Space bridge with out FasTrak?

With tolltakers gone from all bridges* within the Bay Space, drivers want FasTrak to pay their tolls.

The FasTrak transponder alerts when a automotive goes by a toll plaza, and the account is debited. If a transponder shouldn’t be detected, the picture of the license plate quantity is checked to see if there’s an related FasTrak account. And if the plate quantity shouldn’t be linked to an account, the proprietor of the car will get an bill for the toll.

Can I make a fee instantly and keep away from getting an bill?

Sure — you may make a one-time fee by BayAreaFasTrak.org or by calling (877) BAY-TOLL (229-8655). What you’ll be doing is organising a short-term license plate account that may pay for bridge crossings within the earlier 48 hours or as much as 30 days prematurely. There’s no additional charge for this selection.

What if I’m driving a rental automotive?

The larger rental firms provide a toll-paying plan, which fees a charge on prime of any tolls you incur. If you happen to don’t have such a plan, you may make a one-time fee to FasTrak by a short-term license plate account (see above) to your rental automotive. Set an finish date so that you gained’t get billed for the automotive’s future drivers.  What you don’t need to do is simply ignore your tolls — the rental automotive firms cost heavy penalties.

Will I be penalized if I look forward to an bill?

The preliminary bill will let you know fee of the toll is required inside 30 days. After that deadline, a second discover can be despatched, with a $25 penalty for Golden Gate Bridge crossings and a $5 penalty for the opposite bridges. The third discover, after 60 days, tacks on $50 for the Golden Gate, $15 for the others.  The bill might be paid by mail, on-line or by cellphone at (877) 229-8655.

Can I take advantage of any individual else’s FasTrak transponder?

Sure. Greatest observe is to have the FasTrak holder add your automotive’s license plate to the account, so if there’s a transponder malfunction, your toll continues to be coated. License plates might be added or eliminated for no additional charge.

I obtained a textual content message saying I owe a toll. 

This can be a widespread rip-off. Contact Bay Space FasTrak to see if it’s authentic.

*The San Francisco Bay Space’s eight toll bridges are Golden Gate, San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, San Mateo-Hayward, Dumbarton, Richmond-San Rafael, Carquinez, Benicia-Martinez and Antioch.