CA SB664

Expands interoperability requirements for automatic vehicle identification systems so users are not required to purchase more than one device for all toll facilities, and limits authorization to operators engaged in interstate interoperability programs.

Prohibits transportation agencies from selling or providing personally identifiable information to third parties except for operating/managing toll systems, auditing, billing, collection, account maintenance, settlement, and enforcement activities, and requires agencies to limit shared information to what is relevant for intended functions.

Prohibits transportation agencies from using personally identifiable information for public safety alerts, travel alerts, or customer surveys without express written consent, and makes contractors and subcontractors liable for accessing or retaining such information for unauthorized purposes.

Expands the definition of "transportation agency" to include all contractors and subcontractors at any level involved in billing, collection, account maintenance, settlement, enforcement, communications, auditing, operating, or management of electronic toll or fare collection systems.

Effective January 1, 2021, revises toll evasion violation notice procedures to require processing agencies to use reliable sources to obtain registered owner information, limits penalties to $15 per violation if paid within 30 days, and prohibits issuing and collection agencies from contracting with towing companies to tow vehicles for unpaid toll evasion penalties.