What if I accidently drive through a carpool lane but I don’t have FasTrak?
If you drive through a carpool toll lane without paying the toll (even if you meet occupancy requirements for the carpool lane), an image of your license plate will be captured and a violation notice will be sent within 21 days to the vehicle’s registered owner at the address on file with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This procedure is pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 27174.1. The first notice requests payment for the toll amount and an additional $25 penalty. If you fail to respond to the instructions on the first notice, a second notice will be sent for the toll amount plus a $70 penalty ($25 penalty plus $45 late penalty). Failure to respond to the second notice will result in additional penalties and fees, and referral of the amount due to a collections agency and/or the withholding of your vehicle registration by the DMV. All penalties will be waived if you sign up for a FasTrak account upon receipt of your first violation notice.
