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Originally Posted by JavaBrewer
Toll roads in SoCal no longer accept cash or even CC. The toll collection stations are now fully automated. Without an electronic pass your car is photographed for toll collection.
BEWARE - the signs indicate that you have 48 hours from the time of the toll to visit https://www.thetollroads.com/ and pay your toll. DO NOT BE LATE!!
Tried paying our toll 3 days after the fact (our fault we forgot) and was denied. Now expecting a invoice (more CA taxes) that includes a $50+ fine per infraction. We used 2 toll roads that day 
IMO 48 hours is unreasonable. Yes this was my fault for not making the payment a priority. Drivers with busy lives beware. |
You may not have to pay the fine. Check this link which updates the situation as of June 24:
Toll Road Fines WILL BE Waived All Summer: Update | OC Weekly
Basically, fines will be waived through Labor Day and you have 30 days to pay--if you are a first time offender.
BTW, the fines are not CA taxes, they are penalty fees that go to the Toll Road Consortium--it's a for-profit business.