Life in the FasTrak Lane October 13, 2017, 10:46:22 pm Just got an unpleasant surprise in today's mail. Apparently during our most recent visit to the Bay Area (before the fires started), we unknowingly were in the FasTrak express lane on the 580. Received a $26 violation fee. The good news is that for first-time violators, they will waive the fee if you sign up for a FasTrak account within 30 days of the violation (minus the $1 toll). All in all, not a bad deal since we can use the express lanes and pay for the bridge tolls using FasTrak for our regular trips to the Bay Area. My understanding is there are also some areas in SoCal that are FasTrak.Just wanted to pass this along to any unwary visitors to our fair state.FasTrak 1 Likes
Re: Life in the FasTrak Lane Reply #1 – October 14, 2017, 09:02:51 am We've not got those in the Kansas City metro (nor HOV lanes), but I've almost found myself going astray in Denver as the traffic whizzes around me (trying to leave 3-4 carlengths in front of me in city driving is a challenge ).Lynne
Re: Life in the FasTrak Lane Reply #2 – October 14, 2017, 11:52:03 am Anyone know if the same FasTrak transponder can be used in Southern and Northern California?While we don't often travel on freeways with the FasTrak lanes, we do occasionally.Having one for use in the Bay area would be useful .Larry
Re: Life in the FasTrak Lane Reply #3 – October 14, 2017, 11:58:43 am Larry, check this FAQ page for FasTrak information:FasTrak
Re: Life in the FasTrak Lane Reply #4 – October 14, 2017, 01:24:34 pm Last year we had a similar situation with the Golden Gate Bridge which you can not pay as you cross, they bill you from your license plate. I got the bill some time later and paid it. Karen did not realize that I paid it and signed up for the pass minus one trip instead of the fine. Well we paid double and now have a credit next time we use the bridge for however that's good for! PS - it is not transferable so we can only use it in the LD. SF here we come! Karen~Liam 26 ~ MB
Re: Life in the FasTrak Lane Reply #5 – October 14, 2017, 02:00:01 pm Quote from: JCT - October 14, 2017, 11:58:43 amLarry, check this FAQ page for FasTrak information:FasTrakGood info, thanks Joan!Where to use
Re: Life in the FasTrak Lane Reply #6 – October 14, 2017, 02:03:19 pm Quote from: Karen & Liam - October 14, 2017, 01:24:34 pmLast year we had a similar situation with the Golden Gate Bridge which you can not pay as you cross, they bill you from your license plate. I got the bill some time later and paid it. Karen did not realize that I paid it and signed up for the pass minus one trip instead of the fine. Well we paid double and now have a credit next time we use the bridge for however that's good for! PS - it is not transferable so we can only use it in the LD. SF here we come! Karen~Liam 26 ~ MBAnd you'll get a buck off using Fastrak on the Golden Gate! The second column is Fastrak:Number of Axles 2 Axles $7.75 $6.753 Axles $23.25 $20.254 Axles $31.00 $27.005 Axles $38.75 $33.756 Axles $46.50 $40.507 or more Axles $54.25 $47.25
Re: Life in the FasTrak Lane Reply #7 – October 14, 2017, 03:10:55 pm Quote from: HiLola - October 14, 2017, 02:03:19 pmNumber of Axles 2 Axles $7.75 $6.753 Axles $23.25 $20.254 Axles $31.00 $27.005 Axles $38.75 $33.756 Axles $46.50 $40.507 or more Axles $54.25 $47.25Wonder how that works for an RV pulling a toad.Is it 4 axles, @ $31, or 2 2-axle vehicles, @ 2 X 7.75 = $15 .50If a 4-axle fee, it would be worth it to uncouple the toad and have my wife drive it across.Guess I should investigate the website.Larry.
Re: Life in the FasTrak Lane Reply #8 – October 14, 2017, 10:35:12 pm The way I read it, a RV pulling a toad would be 4 axles.
Re: Life in the FasTrak Lane Reply #9 – October 19, 2017, 09:04:13 pm I grew up in Louisiana, we call them the “All Ya’ll” lanes 1 Likes
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