Electronic Toll Collection Mechanism

However, the govt has said that the new ANPR-FASTag-based barrier-less tolling system will be rolled out at selected toll plazas across India

Under new rules, private vehicles with GNSS can travel up to 20 km daily for free on select highways; a fee will be applied beyond 20 km

Vehicles equipped with On-Board Units (OBUs) featuring GNSS will automatically have tolls deducted based on the distance travelled, with the initial 20 km being free of charge

Vehicles equipped with Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) On-Board Units (OBUs) will be able to automatically pay tolls based on the distance they travel

From December 15, 2019 FASTag will be mandatory. If FASTag is missing from your vehicle, the driver will have to pay double the toll tax

The govt hopes this December will mark the beginning of change over at the national level to an entirely electronic system of toll collections on India's national highways

Since FASTag is mandatory, it's better to understand its risks; linking it to your savings will lead to balance being deducted from your bank account

Gadkari said the revenue generation through FASTag system is pegged at Rs 10 crore at present