How much is the toll on the Martinez bridge?

Bridge Facts At-A-Glance

Can carpool go on FasTrak?

Carpools (2+ people), vanpools, motorcycles, and other toll-exempt vehicles may travel toll free with a FasTrak Flex or FasTrak CAV toll tag. To travel toll free, set the switch on the face of the tag to match the number of people in the vehicle (motorcycles should set the switch to 3+).

Is there a toll on San Mateo bridge on weekends?

The tolls are based on time of travel. Passenger cars pay $7 toll during peak hours (from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday), $5 toll during non-peak hours on Monday through Friday and $6 on weekends.

What if I don’t have cash for Bay Bridge toll?

“If you don’t have any cash, just go through the toll plaza. You’ll receive a violation notice.

Can you cheat FasTrak?

Q: You asked if any readers had something positive to say about the Interstate 880 toll lanes. Sure, you can jump into a toll lane without FasTrak, but then you get charged as a single driver via license plate recognition. So cheat all you want, but be ready when that bill arrives!

Is toll cheaper with FasTrak?

The toll tag does all the work—no more fumbling for cash! It saves money. On the Golden Gate Bridge, all FasTrak users pay a discounted toll rate.

Can I pay cash on San Mateo bridge?

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.

Are there toll takers on San Mateo bridge?

Gavin Newsom made the decision to pull toll takers out of their booths when the pandemic hit in March 2020. He saw it as an unnecessary risk to their health. Even after the COVID-19 pandemic is over, there will be no more toll takers on the bridge.

Can I drive on FasTrak without transponder?

Yes. FasTrak drivers must have a transponder mounted to their vehicle’s windshield. State law requires a transponder to be in the vehicle or valid license plates properly mounted to the vehicle.

Where do you pay the toll on the Benicia Martinez Bridge?

Benicia-Martinez Bridge. The Benicia-Martinez Bridge crosses the Carquinez Strait along Interstate 680 (I-680) and connects the cities of Benicia and Martinez. Drivers pay tolls in the northbound direction at the toll plaza on the south side of the bridge.

What are the peak commute hours for San Mateo Hayward Bridge?

Peak commute hours are defined as 5:00 am to 10:00 am and 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday. State-owned bridges include Antioch, Benicia-Martinez, Carquinez, Dumbarton, Richmond-San Rafael, San Francisco-Oakland Bay and San Mateo-Hayward. The Golden Gate Bridge is excluded from this discount.

How to pay tolls on bridges in the Bay Area?

The Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA) collects tolls on the seven 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 cash. With FasTrak, you can use special designated lanes to get you to the toll plaza faster and drive through without having to stop to pay

Do you have to pay toll after crossing Antioch Bridge?

Another pay-as-you-go option is a one-time payment. You have 48 hours to pay a toll after crossing the bridge. Payments can be made online, over the phone or in person by contacting the Customer Service Center. This is a good choice for rental vehicle users.