Hertz PlatePass (FasTrak in Southern California) Thread
Jun 23, 2013, 8:16 pm
#16
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thank you for all the replies...
seems like the easiest thing would be to get my own transponder and using my phone log in and put the plate number in, and subsequently take it off when I return the car.
with regard to plate pass, don't believe that is an option in LA as on hertz.com only talks about the bay area.
putting in and taking off the plate number will be a bit of a hassle, but assuming it only takes a few minutes, will be worth it to save some serious 110 driving time.
seems like the easiest thing would be to get my own transponder and using my phone log in and put the plate number in, and subsequently take it off when I return the car.
with regard to plate pass, don't believe that is an option in LA as on hertz.com only talks about the bay area.
putting in and taking off the plate number will be a bit of a hassle, but assuming it only takes a few minutes, will be worth it to save some serious 110 driving time.
Jun 24, 2013, 6:08 am
#17
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It's inconceivable to me that people don't get how it works. If you use it, you pay for it. If you don't use it you don't pay for it.
Is it the brightest thing in the world to pay apparently five days of fees for a toll under two dollars? Probably not, but that's not Hertz's fault you choose to do that.
Is it the brightest thing in the world to pay apparently five days of fees for a toll under two dollars? Probably not, but that's not Hertz's fault you choose to do that.
Jul 10, 2013, 11:21 am
#19
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how to attach transponder in rental car fastback?
ok..so got a transponder...
the directions are to put it behind the mirror flush against the glass, lower right or lower left and there are some specifics 1 1/2 inches away from frame...
but normally one would use the velcro on the back to attach it to the other velcro side against the glass...
so if I plan on switching this into each rental car I drive..what is my solution??buy a sheet of adhesive velco and each time attach?
is there a way to clip it onto the back of the sun visor??
hmmm...suggestions?
the directions are to put it behind the mirror flush against the glass, lower right or lower left and there are some specifics 1 1/2 inches away from frame...
but normally one would use the velcro on the back to attach it to the other velcro side against the glass...
so if I plan on switching this into each rental car I drive..what is my solution??buy a sheet of adhesive velco and each time attach?
is there a way to clip it onto the back of the sun visor??
hmmm...suggestions?
Jul 10, 2013, 7:37 pm
#20
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ok..so got a transponder...
the directions are to put it behind the mirror flush against the glass, lower right or lower left and there are some specifics 1 1/2 inches away from frame...
but normally one would use the velcro on the back to attach it to the other velcro side against the glass...
so if I plan on switching this into each rental car I drive..what is my solution??buy a sheet of adhesive velco and each time attach?
is there a way to clip it onto the back of the sun visor??
hmmm...suggestions?
the directions are to put it behind the mirror flush against the glass, lower right or lower left and there are some specifics 1 1/2 inches away from frame...
but normally one would use the velcro on the back to attach it to the other velcro side against the glass...
so if I plan on switching this into each rental car I drive..what is my solution??buy a sheet of adhesive velco and each time attach?
is there a way to clip it onto the back of the sun visor??
hmmm...suggestions?
Jul 12, 2013, 1:23 am
#21
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Mar 14, 2014, 12:32 pm
#22
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Ugh - on a trip from Vegas to LA/OC area, I accidentally went into the express lanes and got charged 45 cents on a week long rental 
How does Platepass work in SoCal? I accidentally went through the express lane on 91 going out of Orange County (was following my GPS directions)... I just searched online, and there is a $47.50 processing fee from the state of California or something... Does Platepass work for the SoCal express lanes?
How does Platepass work in SoCal? I accidentally went through the express lane on 91 going out of Orange County (was following my GPS directions)... I just searched online, and there is a $47.50 processing fee from the state of California or something... Does Platepass work for the SoCal express lanes?
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Mar 14, 2014, 9:36 pm
#23
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How does Platepass work in SoCal? I accidentally went through the express lane on 91 going out of Orange County (was following my GPS directions)... I just searched online, and there is a $47.50 processing fee from the state of California or something... Does Platepass work for the SoCal express lanes?
Was there a transponder in the car? If not, you're hosed. Fastrak requires a transponder. And Fastrak in SoCal is not listed on the website (but oddly it is listed for the NorCal bridges - same system).
Oh - and the fee is 57.50, not 47.50
https://www.thetollroads.com/onthero...violations.php
Mar 14, 2014, 11:23 pm
#24
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My friend was here in Los Angeles in mid-December and just got charged for entering the Express Lanes on the 110 Freeway. $30 just charged by Hertz...Hertz tacked on $5 to their $25 fee.
https://www.metroexpresslanes.net/en...olations.shtml
ONLY FasTrak works in California. NO Plate Pass.
Hertz does not provide FasTrak on Southern California vehicles.
https://www.metroexpresslanes.net/en...olations.shtml
ONLY FasTrak works in California. NO Plate Pass.
Hertz does not provide FasTrak on Southern California vehicles.
Mar 15, 2014, 9:54 am
#25
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My friend was here in Los Angeles in mid-December and just got charged for entering the Express Lanes on the 110 Freeway. $30 just charged by Hertz...Hertz tacked on $5 to their $25 fee.
https://www.metroexpresslanes.net/en...olations.shtml
ONLY FasTrak works in California. NO Plate Pass.
Hertz does not provide FasTrak on Southern California vehicles.
https://www.metroexpresslanes.net/en...olations.shtml
ONLY FasTrak works in California. NO Plate Pass.
Hertz does not provide FasTrak on Southern California vehicles.
Mar 15, 2014, 10:42 am
#26
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While I agree that Hertz doesn't provide FasTrak transponders in SoCal, your statement is a little off. PlatePass is a program run by American Traffic Solutions. PlatePass works with a multitude of tolling programs across the US (https://www.platepass.com/locations/), including Fastrak in the SF Bay area. So, PlatePass does work in California, just not on the SoCal tollways and express lanes for some unknown reason (even they work with the same system elsewhere in the state). My completely uneducated guess is that if you got a car from NorCal with a FasTrak transponder in it, it would work in the SoCal express lanes and toll roads.
The possibility of getting a FasTrak equipped vehicle in Southern California is extremely slim. I've never seen one and I rent at LAX frequently.
While I agree that Hertz doesn't provide FasTrak transponders in SoCal, your statement is a little off. PlatePass is a program run by American Traffic Solutions. PlatePass works with a multitude of tolling programs across the US (https://www.platepass.com/locations/), including Fastrak in the SF Bay area. So, PlatePass does work in California, just not on the SoCal tollways and express lanes for some unknown reason (even they work with the same system elsewhere in the state). My completely uneducated guess is that if you got a car from NorCal with a FasTrak transponder in it, it would work in the SoCal express lanes and toll roads.
https://www.platepass.com/locations/...san-francisco/
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Mar 15, 2014, 8:05 pm
#27
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Do note that PlatePass ONLY is listed to work on Northern California bridges with FasTrak...NOT listed is their toll lanes with FasTrak (237/880 express connectors and 680 express lanes).
https://www.platepass.com/locations/...san-francisco/
https://www.platepass.com/locations/...san-francisco/
If you've got one person in your vehicle you need a FasTrak transponder, and will be charged for the trip.
If you've got >1 person in your vehicle then you need to *remove* your transponder so that you are not charged - as there is no charge for multiple occupancy vehicles.
As a result, there's no number-plate scanning which is what PlatePass relies on.
Mar 15, 2014, 8:08 pm
#28
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Huh? 45 cents? from where? There is NO toll in So Cal anywhere near that cheap.
Was there a transponder in the car? If not, you're hosed. Fastrak requires a transponder. And Fastrak in SoCal is not listed on the website (but oddly it is listed for the NorCal bridges - same system).
Oh - and the fee is 57.50, not 47.50
https://www.thetollroads.com/onthero...violations.php
Was there a transponder in the car? If not, you're hosed. Fastrak requires a transponder. And Fastrak in SoCal is not listed on the website (but oddly it is listed for the NorCal bridges - same system).
Oh - and the fee is 57.50, not 47.50
https://www.thetollroads.com/onthero...violations.php
but could be old info... My car did not have a transponder, so looks like I'm on the hook for ~$70 or so My friend was here in Los Angeles in mid-December and just got charged for entering the Express Lanes on the 110 Freeway. $30 just charged by Hertz...Hertz tacked on $5 to their $25 fee.
https://www.metroexpresslanes.net/en...olations.shtml
ONLY FasTrak works in California. NO Plate Pass.
Hertz does not provide FasTrak on Southern California vehicles.
https://www.metroexpresslanes.net/en...olations.shtml
ONLY FasTrak works in California. NO Plate Pass.
Hertz does not provide FasTrak on Southern California vehicles.
Guess I'm paying for a lesson to not always follow my GPS
Mar 15, 2014, 9:04 pm
#29
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I was going from Orange County towards Vegas (Riverside County) Going off of http://www.go511.com/traffic/toll_roads.aspx I guess I misread the sign - Maybe it was $1.45? The fine on that website says $47.50 but could be old info... My car did not have a transponder, so looks like I'm on the hook for ~$70 or so
$30 would no be too horrible.. But I was on 91 from Orange County (Can't remember if I was in Cerritos or in Irvine) out to Riverside, which is a different area... Guess I'm paying for a lesson to not always follow my GPS
but could be old info... My car did not have a transponder, so looks like I'm on the hook for ~$70 or so $30 would no be too horrible.. But I was on 91 from Orange County (Can't remember if I was in Cerritos or in Irvine) out to Riverside, which is a different area...
Guess I'm paying for a lesson to not always follow my GPS
Mar 15, 2014, 10:37 pm
#30
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*sigh* I know, I should've paid better attention to the signs - Was talking/catching up with family and just followed the GPS without really reading the signs - When I was passing by a second/third time, I saw the signs clearly... Oh well, I can only blame myself at this point :/