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California FasTrak

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FasTrak

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California Agencies Issuing Transponders

FasTrak

is the main transponder/pass sticker issued by the State of California.

However, there are three agencies issuing passes in California, so you have more options.

Bay Area FasTrak

FasTrak Transponders

Transportation Corridor Agencies

FasTrak Transponders

San Diego Association of Governments

FasTrak Transponders

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FasTrak

The California FasTrak

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Account Information For The California FasTrak

FasTrak

The main transponder issued in the State of California is FasTrak.

If you wish to order the FasTrak, the state offers the following types of accounts:

FasTrak For Individuals, Carpools and Business

All FasTrak accounts are prepaid. However, carpools get an extra discount on tolls when using FasTrak.

For each FasTrak transponder you request, a leased toll tag will be sent to you. There is no charge for the transponder, but a security deposit applies.

Personal, carpool and business users all must sign up using the same method, and the following basics will apply to all accounts:

  • Vehicle may be individually or commercially owned
  • Requires $20 transponder deposit
  • $25 prepaid balance when using valid credit card
  • $50 prepaid balance required when using check
  • No limit on number of FasTrak transponders

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NOTICE! These are links to the official toll agencies representing or issuing the passes listed. TurnpikeInfo.com is not affliated with any government agency.

Use the options below to guide you buying a transponder for California.

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Transponder Tips & Basics

Getting Started And Picking The Transponder

It is normal to get a toll transponder from the most prominent agency in any given state; however, how you travel can influence whether you get a different transponder, or even more than one.

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Families and businesses will often have more than one vehicle. This usually means there is more than one transponder/pass on an account.

Most agencies allow more than one transponder to be assigned to an account, often up to five per family, and more for businesses. However, only one transponder or sticker ID can be assigned to any one vehicle at any given time.

Once You Get Your Transponder

When you order a pass, you will be required to set up a toll pass account with the state or regional agency that issues the transponder or sticker. This is how you will manage your transponders, your vehicles and add funds to your new toll passes.

When you get your pass, you will need to associate the identification number on the transponder or sticker with the vehicle you are using.

Properly Installing Your Transponder

Proper installation of your new sticker or transponder is vital to assuring the device can be read by tolling equipment.

The illustration below provides a quick reference, and we have a complete installation guide, including special instructions for installing license-plate transponders, which are often used on large trucks and vehicles with metal-oxide windows.

▹ Installation Instructions ▹

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FasTrak Snapshot

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These Passes Will NOT Work In California!

NOTICE! If you are using a toll pass or transponder with one of the following networks, your pass will not work in California.

  • e-zpass
  • epass
  • epass xtra
  • expresstoll
  • eztag
  • go pass
  • good to go
  • i-pass
  • k-tag
  • leeway
  • macpass
  • movpass
  • palmetto pass
  • peach pass
  • pikepass
  • quick pass
  • riverlink
  • sunpass pro
  • toll tag
  • tolltag
  • trip tag
  • txtag
  • uni

Refer to our nationwide road guide to see which passes work for each toll road across North America.

▹ Passes By Road ▹

Transponder Compatibility For California

Compatible Transponders In California, Listed By Road

Antioch Bridge

Agency: Bay Area Toll Authority

  • Primary
  • Compatible Passes
  • fastrak
  • fastrak

Benicia Martinez Bridge

Agency: Bay Area Toll Authority

  • Primary
  • Compatible Passes
  • fastrak
  • fastrak

CA 73

Agency: Transportation Corridor Agencies

  • Primary
  • Compatible Passes
  • fastrak
  • fastrak

Carquinez Bridge

Agency: Bay Area Toll Authority

  • Primary
  • Compatible Passes
  • fastrak
  • fastrak

Dumbarton Bridge

Agency: Bay Area Toll Authority

  • Primary
  • Compatible Passes
  • fastrak
  • fastrak

Golden Gate Bridge

Agency: Golden Gate Transportation District

  • Primary
  • Compatible Passes
  • fastrak
  • fastrak

Richmond San Rafael Bridge

Agency: Bay Area Toll Authority

  • Primary
  • Compatible Passes
  • fastrak
  • fastrak

San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge

Agency: Bay Area Toll Authority

  • Primary
  • Compatible Passes
  • fastrak
  • fastrak

San Mateo Hayward Bridge

Agency: Bay Area Toll Authority

  • Primary
  • Compatible Passes
  • fastrak
  • fastrak

South Bay Expressway

Agency: San Diego Association of Governments

  • Primary
  • Compatible Passes
  • fastrak
  • fastrak
FasTrak

FasTrak Outside Of California

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We are sorry, but this pass can not be used outside of California.

We only show above those states where we can verify acceptance of FasTrak.

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