NHAI Directs FASTag Banks to Verify Vehicle Registration Numbers

NHAI has directed banks to verify vehicle registration numbers linked with FASTags to enable rollout of the Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling system. The move aims to ensure seamless barrier-less toll collection on highways.

Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) Tolling System:

Dimension	Key Details
Definition	Barrier-less tolling system allowing vehicles to pass at high speeds without stopping.
Objective	Replacement of traditional toll plazas with uninterrupted toll collection.
Process	Toll collection without physical barriers or manual intervention.
Core Technologies	Satellite-based GPS, FASTag RFID readers, ANPR cameras, and laser or sensor-based vehicle classification.
FASTag Role	RFID-based identification of vehicles through tags mounted on windshields.
ANPR Function	Capturing and recognizing vehicle number plates using optical character recognition.
Vehicle Classification	Automatic vehicle classification using laser or sensor technologies.
VRN Linkage	Mandatory accurate mapping of vehicle registration number with FASTag.
Compliance Measure	Blacklisting of FASTags linked to incorrect or invalid vehicle registration numbers.
Enforcement Mechanism	Issuance of electronic notices for non-payment of user fees.
Benefits	Uninterrupted travel, reduced congestion, improved fuel efficiency, and enhanced revenue collection.
Implementation Status	Rollout across 16 toll plazas with Choryasi plaza in Gujarat as first barrier-free site.
Implementing Authority	Implementation by NHAI under Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.