on the SR-73 (Newport Beach/Corona Del Mar). It was my first time to go through a toll road. I was lost and had to exit, so I did the right thing by following the car in front of me and stopped at the side where you deposit money ($1.50) in the basket-type thing. Then I had to go back on the freeway, but this time I got confused, and distracted as I was trying to get directions on the phone. Instead of going on the side where you drop money in the basket, I at the last minute swerved to the left where it says Fastrack or something like that. And right when I passed it I realized I made a mistake. In my rearview mirror I saw the cameras on top of the signs, though I didn't see any flashes given that it was near twilight.

Does anyone know how much a toll violation is in California, in particular on the SR-73 that runs through Newport Beach? How long does it take for me to receive the notice in the mail? And can I contest it seeing that it was an accident and a first-time violation? Thanks.