What Happens If You Don't Have FasTrak in California? Penalties & How to Avoid Them
Learn what occurs if you drive without FasTrak in California, the penalties involved, and how to avoid fines by setting up an account.
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If you drive through a FasTrak lane in California without a FasTrak transponder or account, you'll receive a violation notice in the mail. The notice will include the toll amount plus an additional penalty. To avoid future penalties, you can pay the toll and penalty as instructed or sign up for a FasTrak account and contest the violation, which may reduce the penalty fee if you agree to open an account and pay the original toll.
FAQs & Answers
- What happens if I drive through a FasTrak lane without a transponder? You will receive a violation notice by mail that includes the toll cost plus an additional penalty fee.
- Can I contest a FasTrak violation if I don't have an account? Yes, you can contest the violation and potentially reduce the penalty by opening a FasTrak account and paying the original toll.
- How do I avoid penalties for using FasTrak lanes without a transponder? To avoid penalties, either pay the toll and penalty after a violation or sign up for a FasTrak account before using toll lanes.