It will become easy to travel India via its highways now, yet to this end, the Fastag regulations should be clarified. Not only is the new set of rules and prices introduced in 2025 going to bring convenience to the passengers but it is also going to bring discipline. Make yourself familiar with the recent innovations in this digital toll device that will save you time and make the trip clear.
Single Vehicle Single Fastag
Every vehicle will now be required to have one Fastag. The reason it has been introduced as a rule is that duplicated accounts are avoided, and the toll process gets hassle-free. In case you have more than one Fastag, then the previous Fastag will have to be deactivised. The move will prevent any confusion at the toll plaza.
KYC Requirement
Reserve Bank of India has also made KYC mandatory to Fastag. Without KYC, fastag will not work. The user will be required to provide his or her Aadhaar or PAN card to his/her bank or Fastag provider. The process is useful in curbing fraud.
kilometer Based Toll
By 2025, kilometer-based payment has now become the norm when toll is charged. This is in the sense that, the further you go, the toll you will be required to pay is longer. It will not be as rigid as the slabs it was. This regime operates on the ANPR cameras and Fastag scanning that makes it more transparent.
The Penalty On Low Balance
Provided balance is considered insufficient in Fastag, one might be required to pay twice the charge at the gate service of the highway. The new rules will accept payment of 60 minutes even when Fastag has gone blacklisted. There is need to ensure that there is balance before travelling.
Easy Accessibility Of Annual Pass
Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister has declared that an annual Fastag pass will be available 3,000 in 2025 with effect from 15 August 2025. This pass will have an expiry of one year or 200 trips. This is an excellent alternative to go through the trouble of recharging often.
The Stringencies In Maharashtra
Fastag will be a toll requirement across Maharashtra toll plaza as of April 1, 2025. The drivers who do not possess a FASTag will be asked to pay twice the toll. Depending on this rule is to make toll collection be fully digitalized in the state.
Recharges And Prices
FASTag refill begins with 100 rupees minimum recharge, and the maximum recharge limit is 1 lakh rupees. The toll fee charged on cars varies between 1.50-2.50 per kilometre across highways and the type of car. It can be recharged, using bank applications or apps, UPI, or toll plazas.
Tolling In The Future
Government has rejected speculations that satellite-based tolling will be effective by May 2025. FASTag and ANPR will form part of the foundation of toll collection henceforth. Travelling will also become quick and friendly to the environment due to this technology.
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