Effective Monday, February 17, 2025, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is implementing new FASTag regulations to enhance toll payment efficiency and reduce fraud. These changes emphasize the importance of maintaining sufficient balance in your FASTag account to avoid penalties and ensure seamless travel.
Key Highlights of the New FASTag Rules:
Mandatory Sufficient Balance: Before entering a toll plaza, ensure your FASTag account has adequate funds. If your account is low on balance, you will have a 60-minute window to recharge. Failing to do so will result in a penalty of double the toll amount upon exit.
Blacklisted or Inactive FASTags: Transactions will be declined if the FASTag is blacklisted or remains inactive within 10 minutes after scanning.
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Penalty for Insufficient Balance: Entering a toll plaza without sufficient balance and not recharging within the stipulated 60 minutes will incur a penalty of double the toll fee upon exit.
Recommendations for FASTag Users:
Regularly Monitor Your Balance: Keep track of your FASTag account to ensure it has sufficient funds before starting your journey.
Prompt Recharge: If notified of a low balance, recharge your FASTag within the 60-minute window to avoid penalties.
Update KYC Details: Ensure your Know Your Customer (KYC) information is current to prevent your FASTag from becoming inactive or blacklisted.
These measures aim to streamline toll transactions, reduce congestion at toll plazas, and promote a more efficient toll collection system across India’s highways.
