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How are tolls collected on Bay Bridge?

The Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA) collects tolls on the 7 state-owned toll bridges in the Bay Area. On these bridges, drivers can pay their tolls with either FasTrak(opens in a new window) or with a License Plate Account.

How does license plate FasTrak work?

Cameras take pictures of the vehicle license plates as they pass through. In case a toll tag is not detected, the pictures are used to identify your vehicle. If you have an account with FasTrak, your account will be charged.

Does the Oakland Bay Bridge have a toll?

The Bay Bridge Trail carries bicyclists and pedestrians across the majestic East Span, connecting the Oakland shoreline with Yerba Buena Island….Bridge Facts At-A-Glance.

LOCATION:	Interstate 80, between San Francisco and Alameda counties
AUTO TOLL:	$6 Weekday Peak Carpools: $3

Is license plate account same as FasTrak?

FasTrak® Account: A FasTrak® Account is an account that uses toll tags for toll payment. License Plate Account: A License Plate Account is an account for which tolls are paid based on the vehicle’s license plate number.

Can you use FasTrak without front license plate?

According to California law, all new vehicles sold after January 1, 2019, must have a temporary license plate with a temporary license plate number. If the vehicle does not have a license plate for some reason, it must have a FasTrak transponder properly mounted to the windshield.

Is Golden Gate Bridge toll free?

Only motorized vehicles pay tolls on the Golden Gate Bridge. Pedestrians and bikes cross for free, but (logically) must use the sidewalks. For information on larger vehicles, click here for the Bridge District site.

What is FasTrak license plate account?

FasTrak® Account: A FasTrak® Account is an account that uses toll tags for toll payment. Such accounts are established prior to trips and have a balance prepaid by credit card, check or cash.

Is there a monthly fee for FasTrak?

There are no fees to open or to maintain a FasTrak account.

Is it legal in California to have no front license plate?

In California, it is LEGAL for a vehicle registered outside of California to be driven without a front license plate. Police officers cannot pull that vehicle over if it does not have a front license plate unless the police know that a particular state requires both a front and a rear license plate.

What are the best toll payment options for the Golden Gate Bridge?

If you are visiting the San Francisco Bay Area with out-of-state or out-of-country license plates and plan on crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, your best toll payment options are a One-Time Payment or a License Plate Account. Both options are described below. A One-Time Payment is exactly that – you pay your toll, one payment at a time.

How to pay tolls on Bay Area bridges?

Paying Bridge Tolls All Bay Area toll bridges have switched to automatic toll collection. Cash payment is no longer collected at any of the eight toll bridges. There are four ways to pay bridge tolls: FasTrak®, License Plate Account, One-Time Payment, and Invoice.

Will cashless tolls help ease Bay Bridge backups?

A two-year, $27 million bridge redecking project is causing major delays, and state officials hope their plan will help alleviate backups. Starting Thursday, the Bay Bridge toll plaza will collect cashless tolls from noon until 10 p.m. every Thursday and Friday.

How do I pay for tolls with a license plate account?

A License Plate Account uses your license plate number to identify your vehicle and matches it to your account. If the account is linked to a credit card, the toll is charged to the card each time your vehicle crosses a bridge. There is no prepaid balance required and there are no extra fees.