Originally Posted by
Seat64A
I take this to mean that if you pay cash tolls and avoid the Golden Gate bridge there will be nothing to pay PlatePass. So, it's "declining" PlatePass by not using cashless lanes or the GG bridge.
Have I understood the situation correctly?
Yes. You can also register your rental license place with FasTrak *before* you go through any of the toll lanes, which would also be "declining" PlatePass - even on the GG bridge.