How much is FasTrak transponder?
How much is FasTrak transponder?
There are no fees to open or to maintain a FasTrak account, regardless of the type of toll tag you use. Think of your FasTrak account as a little bank account for tolls. Your account must always have a balance, and tolls will be automatically deducted from your balance each time a toll is collected.
How do I get a FasTrak transponder?
You can order a FasTrak Flex toll tag online, over the phone with a customer service representative at 877-BAY-TOLL (877-229-8655), or you can pick one up at the in-person counter at the FasTrak Customer Service Center.
What is a FasTrak transponder?
FasTrak® FasTrak® is the statewide toll collection system used to pay tolls electronically in California. With a FasTrak transponder and an account, you can pay tolls electronically on every tolled bridge, lane and road in California, eliminating the need to stop and pay cash at toll booths.
Do you need transponder on car?
State law requires a transponder to be in the vehicle or valid license plates properly mounted to the vehicle. See CA Vehicle Code section 23302.
Do I need to return FasTrak transponder?
All toll tags must be returned to the FasTrak Customer Service Center. Even a brand-new toll tag in its original packaging must be returned to the Customer Service Center, not to the retail store where it was purchased. Or you can return the toll tag in person at the in-person counter of the Customer Service Center.
Can I use FasTrak without a transponder?
Yes. FasTrak drivers must have a transponder mounted to their vehicle’s windshield. State law requires a transponder to be in the vehicle or valid license plates properly mounted to the vehicle.
Does FasTrak have a monthly fee?
There are no fees to open or to maintain a FasTrak account.
Do I need a FasTrak transponder?
Yes. FasTrak drivers must have a transponder mounted to their vehicle’s windshield. Transponders make it easier for tolling agencies to charge the correct toll to the appropriate vehicle automatically, resulting in faster processing times with higher levels of accuracy.
How long does it take to receive a FasTrak transponder?
It usually takes about a week to receive a transponder(s) once an application is received.
Are transponders free?
Sticker transponders are free. FasTrak Invoice accounts will continue to be assessed an additonal $2 invoice fee per statement.
What is a vehicle transponder?
Chipped, or Transponder, keys are keys that have an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) chip inside the head of the key. When a key is inserted into the ignition of a car with an immobilizer system, the car verifies that the RFID chip is present in the key and is programmed to the car.
How does a toll road transponder work?
Here’s how the system works: As a car approaches a toll plaza, the radio-frequency (RF) field emitted from the antenna activates the transponder. The transponder broadcasts a signal back to the lane antenna with some basic information. That information is transferred from the lane antenna to the central database.
How much is a FasTrak transponder?
Similarly, how much is it to buy a FasTrak? The transponders cost about $40 -though luckily that amount can be used as a credit for your tolls-and they must be registered via the ExpressLanes website. Beginning June 1st, everyone with a transponder must pay a $1 monthly fee, though toll discounts are available for low-income drivers.
How to get a transponder?
Create an account by entering your email.
Where can I purchase a FasTrak transponder?
The California FasTrak pass can be purchased by mail, online at the FasTrak website, or at a number of retail locations throughout the state. Many Walgreens, Safeway and Costco locations in the San Francisco Bay Area sell the passes.
