You can pay Metro ExpressLanes tolls, add funds to your FasTrak account, or resolve violations through the official MetroExpressLanes.net site and its linked FasTrak/PayNearMe systems.
1. Pay a Violation or “Pay as You Go” Notice
If you used the I‑10 or I‑110 Metro ExpressLanes without a valid transponder/account, you’ll get a Notice of Toll Evasion or “Pay as You Go” bill.
- Go to https://www.metroexpresslanes.net and follow links for “Pay Now”, “Violations”, or “Pay as You Go” (exact wording can vary by redesign).
- Enter your:
- Notice/Invoice Number, and
- License plate number or other requested info.
- Review the trips and tolls, then pay by credit/debit card or bank (where offered).
For Pay‑As‑You‑Go notices, expect the posted toll + about a $9 processing fee per notice as of early 2026.
2. FasTrak Account: Add Funds and Manage Tolls
Metro ExpressLanes uses FasTrak (good statewide in CA).
- Log in to your Metro ExpressLanes (LA Metro) FasTrak account via the link on MetroExpressLanes.net (often a URL like lametrobos.metroexpresslanes.net).
- You can:
- View trips and tolls
- Add funds using a credit/debit card
- Set auto‑replenish (e.g., top up when your balance drops below $25)
- Update vehicles and license plates
A FasTrak Flex transponder with an occupancy switch is required for carpool/HOV discounts in the ExpressLanes.
3. New Accounts and Transponder Activation
If you don’t have FasTrak yet:
- From MetroExpressLanes.net, choose “Open an Account” or “Get FasTrak”.
- Or, if you bought a transponder from AAA, Albertsons, Costco, etc., use the “Activate Transponder” link and enter:
- Transponder number
- Vehicle details
- Payment info
Once activated, use FasTrak on Metro ExpressLanes and other CA toll facilities; you’ll usually get lower tolls and avoid Pay‑As‑You‑Go fees.
4. Cash Payments via PayNearMe
You can pay in cash at participating PayNearMe locations (e.g., many 7‑Eleven and other convenience stores):
- Bring your barcode or PayNearMe code from the Metro ExpressLanes site or notice.
- Pay the amount due plus roughly a $1.99 service fee.
- Keep the receipt until you see the payment post.
Details and a locator link are available on the Contact / PayNearMe section of MetroExpressLanes.net.
5. Text Scam Warning (Very Important)
Metro ExpressLanes and FasTrak operators do not request payment via text messages:
- LA Metro issued a fraud alert about phishing texts pretending to be ExpressLanes or FasTrak, threatening legal action and asking for payment via links.
- Official communication uses:
- Mailed notices
- Email (if you opted in)
- Their website and call center
If you receive a text about unpaid tolls:
- Do not click links or call the numbers in the text.
- Go directly to MetroExpressLanes.net or your FasTrak account, or call official customer service numbers listed on the site.
- You can also report the text as spam and file a complaint (e.g., IC3 or local consumer protection).
Quick FAQs
1. Where do I pay a Metro ExpressLanes violation online?
At MetroExpressLanes.net, using your Notice Number and license plate or the “Pay Now” link; then pay by card or bank where available.
2. What’s Pay‑As‑You‑Go and why is it more expensive?
It’s what happens if you use the lanes without a valid FasTrak; you pay the posted toll plus about a $9 processing fee per notice as of 2026.
3. Can I use a Bay Area or OC FasTrak tag?
Yes. Any California FasTrak tag works on Metro ExpressLanes; some agencies (like Bay Area FasTrak) don’t charge monthly fees and can be used in LA.
4. How do I pay with cash?
Use PayNearMe at participating retailers like 7‑Eleven, with a small service fee and a barcode/code from your notice or the website.
5. Is a text about unpaid ExpressLanes tolls real?
Probably not. Metro says they never send texts requesting payment or sensitive info; verify only via MetroExpressLanes.net or official phone numbers.
