What is the difference between FasTrak prepaid and charge?

There are three types of FasTrak accounts: prepaid, charge and invoice. For prepaid accounts, drivers can put money into the account before driving on the toll roads; the account is set up to reload automatically once it dips below a threshold. For charge accounts, credit cards are deducted every time you incur a toll.



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FasTrak has three types of toll tags: Standard, Flex and CAV. If you only plan on using FasTrak on bridges, a FastTrak Standard toll tag is all you need. Carpools and motorcycles need a FasTrak Flex toll tag to receive toll discounts in Bay Area Express Lanes.

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If you have an account with FasTrak, your account will be charged. If you do not have an account, a toll invoice will be mailed to the address registered with your license plate. Express lane users without a FasTrak or License Plate Account will receive a toll evasion notice with associated penalties.

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If you open an account with a valid credit card, FasTrak collects an initial prepaid balance of $25 per toll tag. Your account will automatically be replenished as needed. This is the easiest way to ensure your balance is maintained.

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If you use a credit card as your primary payment method, FasTrak will automatically charge your credit card to replenish your FasTrak account whenever your balance falls below $15 or the minimum threshold.

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If a valid FasTrak toll tag is not detected, an image of the vehicle license plate will be used to send a violation notice to the vehicle’s registered owner through the mail. The notice will include the toll amount plus a penalty for using the express lane without a valid FasTrak toll tag.

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You have 48 hours to pay after your recent toll crossing, or we will send an invoice for the toll amount to the registered owner of the vehicle. You can set up payment for future toll crossings that you plan to make within the next 30 days.

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In addition, you agree to make a minimum cash or check payment of $40 each time your toll account balance falls below your replenishment threshold (initially $30). You agree that such payment will be received by the Customer Service Center prior to your account reaching a zero balance.

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You will be charged the full toll. CAVs with two occupants can travel at a 50% discount and toll free with 3+ occupants when using a FasTrak CAV or FasTrak Flex toll tag. Set the switch to match the number of people in the vehicle. A FasTrak toll tag is not required for eligible clean air vehicles.

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FasTrak will issue an invoice to the vehicle's registered owner following the first toll crossing. Any future toll crossings will be included on a monthly invoice, the period for which starts on the date of the first crossing.

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FasTrak Flex and FasTrak CAV are the two main types of toll tags. Some vehicles will require an exterior toll tag depending on the model or windshield. All three FasTrak toll tags can be used on all Bay Area toll bridges and express lanes.

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FasTrak is recognized statewide. Your FasTrak toll tag can be used anywhere you see the FasTrak logo displayed, including the toll roads in Southern California.

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Drivers using a FasTrak CAV toll tag will receive a 50% discount off the toll when driving alone. Apply for a FasTrak CAV toll tag. Carpools of two people receive a 50% discount on the toll. Carpools with 3+ people, motorcycles, 2-seater vehicles carrying 2 people and vanpools may travel toll free.

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  • No stopping at tollbooths.
  • Discounted rates available.
  • Easy account set-up and maintenance.


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You can use FasTrak anywhere in California where the FasTrak logo is displayed. In the Bay Area, you can use FasTrak on all toll bridges. In Southern California, you can use FasTrak on toll roads and express lanes.

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The toll tag switch positions are used to tell the toll system the number of occupants in the vehicle, so the correct toll amount is collected. The switch positions also assist with California Highway Patrol (CHP) enforcement of express lane use.

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