What is a Mylar bag for FasTrak?
The mylar bags enable drivers who qualify for toll-free travel on the 680 and 237 lanes, and who do have FasTrak tags in their vehicles, to use the lanes free of charge.
How do I get a FasTrak box?
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.
How do you waive a FasTrak violation?
If the violation you received is your first, FasTrak will waive the violation penalty if you open a FasTrak account within 30 days of the unpaid toll crossing. FasTrak will then deduct the unpaid toll from your new account and waive the penalty portion of the amount due.
Can you dispute FasTrak violation?
You may resolve your violation online by paying the balance due using a credit card, or you can submit a dispute. To pay your violation by check, please follow the instructions described on the violation notice.
How do I dispute a toll road violation in California?
Call the customer service center. Most toll road operators have a website, or a toll-free phone number, where you can quickly and easily register a dispute. For example, the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency in California allows you to contest a violation either online or through the mail.
How does FasTrak Trak know how many passengers?
FasTrak knows if you are a carpool when you toggle your FasTrak Flex switch from 1 Person to 2 or 3+ people. By doing this, the driver sends a signal to the electronic gantries that there are other occupants in the car.
Can you use someone else’s FasTrak?
A It is OK to lend your FasTrak transponder to someone else, but problems can occur if the transponder is not read properly for a variety of reasons — cheating, a dead battery in the transponder, forgetting the toll tag, equipment problems, etc.
Do I need Mylar bags?
Mylar bags provide effective moisture, light, and oxygen barrier. They are great at protecting your food supply but can be valuable in other applications. You may want to include a desiccant packet depending on what you are storing inside the bag. Desiccant protects against moisture.
What can I use Mylar bags for?
Mylar bags have many potential uses:
- Prepping: long-term food storage in case of emergencies.
- Saving valuable paper documents, such as house deeds, legal paperwork or cash.
- Protecting photos, magazines, comics, sports programs, postcards and books.
- Camping and hiking.
- Long-term storage of clothing and shoes.
What’s the difference between FasTrak and FasTrak Flex?
FasTrak Flex toll tags work just like FasTrak Standard toll tags but have a three-position switch that can be adjusted to signal whether you are traveling as a carpool or alone. It is required for most Bay Area express lanes.
Can you get money back from FasTrak?
To receive a refund for your toll tag security deposit, you must return your toll tag(s) within 10 business days of the closure request. If you are returning your toll tag(s) by mail, FasTrak recommends you send the toll tag by certified or registered mail to track the delivery of your toll tags.
How do I contest a FasTrak?
How do I file a claim?
- Go to Email FasTrak.
- Click Web, and, when the drop-down box appears, select Unclaimed Funds.
- Fill in your details and upload your signed claim form and required documentation.
- Click Submit.
How do I fight a toll violation in California?
How do you fight FasTrak?
What happens if you don’t pay toll violation in California?
If you don’t pay the toll within five days, you will receive a ticket in the mail demanding a $57.50 penalty, plus the cost of the unpaid toll. If you don’t respond to the violation notice, the penalty will increase to $100, plus the original unpaid toll.
Who needs the FasTrak device and a Mylar bag?
Roadshow: Who needs the new FasTrak device (and a mylar bag) The mylar bags enable drivers who qualify for toll-free travel on the 680 and 237 lanes, and who do have FasTrak tags in their vehicles, to use the lanes free of charge.
How do I order a FasTrak toll tag?
You must have an existing, valid FasTrak account to order toll tags using the automated system. Call toll free: 877-229-8655 If you bought a FasTrak toll tag or registered one over the phone and you want to manage your account online, you’ll need to create a FasTrak web account. Create a web account
Do you need a FasTrak toll tag for I 580?
Drivers must have a FasTrak toll tag mounted to the vehicle’s windshield to pay the lowest tolls at Bay Area bridges and express lanes. A FasTrak Flex toll tag is required for carpools, motorcycles and eligible clean air vehicles to travel toll free in the I-580 express lanes.
How do I contact FasTrak by phone?
Call toll free: 877-229-8655 If you bought a FasTrak toll tag or registered one over the phone and you want to manage your account online, you’ll need to create a FasTrak web account. Create a web account To Order by Mail