MoRTH: no decision on nationwide satellite tolling from 1 May; ANPR-FASTag barrier-less tolling at selected plazas
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways clarified on 18 April 2025 that no decision has been taken to roll out satellite-based tolling nationwide from 1 May 2025, and said an ANPR-FASTag-based barrier-less system will be implemented at selected toll plazas.
Summary
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) clarified on 18 April 2025 that neither it nor NHAI has decided to implement satellite-based tolling nationwide from 1 May 2025, contrary to some media reports. Instead, an 'ANPR-FASTag-based Barrier-Less Tolling System' will be implemented at selected toll plazas, combining Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras with the existing RFID-based FASTag. Violators will get e-notices, and non-payment may lead to FASTag suspension and other VAHAN-related penalties. NHAI has invited bids, and nationwide rollout will depend on performance.
Key facts
- Clarification
- No decision on nationwide satellite tolling from 1 May 2025
- New system
- ANPR-FASTag-based Barrier-Less Tolling at selected plazas
- ANPR
- Automatic Number Plate Recognition
- FASTag
- RFID-based
- Non-compliance
- E-notices; possible FASTag suspension
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Consider the following about MoRTH's clarification of 18 April 2025: 1. Satellite-based tolling will replace FASTag nationwide from 1 May 2025. 2. An ANPR-FASTag-based barrier-less tolling system will be implemented at selected toll plazas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. MoRTH said no decision has been taken on nationwide satellite-based tolling from 1 May 2025.
In the 'ANPR-FASTag-based Barrier-Less Tolling System', what does ANPR stand for?
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Correct answer: D — Automatic Number Plate Recognition
Automatic Number Plate Recognition: cameras identify vehicles by reading their number plates.