Penalty for not having valid FASTag reduced

NEW DELHI: Starting Nov 15, if you don’t have a FASTag for your vehicle, or if the tag is invalid or non-functional, you will be allowed to pay 1.25 times the regular toll using UPI . This comes as a major relief, as currently, those without a valid FASTag are required to pay double the toll charge in cash, reports Dipak Dash . At present, nearly 98% of toll collection is done through FASTag.

Also, if a vehicle with a valid and functional FASTag is unable to pay the toll due to malfunctioning of electronic toll collection infrastructure, the user will be allowed to cross the toll plaza without making any payment. These moves are intended to hold toll collection agencies accountable and ensure they maintain high-quality toll collection systems.