Recent reports highlight a growing issue with drivers attempting to evade tolls in various ways across California. In the Bay Area, a driver was cited by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) for trying to deceive their way into a carpool lane. This incident underscores the broader problem of toll evasion, including drivers cheating on Highway 101 express lane tolls. In response, San Mateo County officials have announced plans to intensify efforts against express lane toll evaders. Meanwhile, some drivers on the 407 are receiving a toll-free break during rush hour, although it's not clear why only certain drivers are benefiting from this exemption.
San Mateo County officials are planning to crack down on express lane toll evaders. https://t.co/dh9Lfb8Gsb
A Bay Area driver was cited after a failed attempt to fake their way onto the carpool lane, CHP says. https://t.co/OExFKgHPxM
'Cheating' drivers aren't paying Highway 101 express lane tolls https://t.co/r5LCqPI2jh
CHP: Bay Area driver cited for failed attempt to fake way onto carpool lane https://t.co/Z441vfBR8a https://t.co/atuXSVanJW
Free ride on the 407? Why some — but not all — drivers are getting a toll-free break at rush hour https://t.co/qHbwM7eTpQ