Does FASTag work on Agra Lucknow expressway?

NEW DELHI: It’s a slow lane now for vehicles with FASTags on Yamuna Expressway and Agra-Lucknow Expressway in Uttar Pradesh, more so on weekends.

Can we travel without FASTag sticker?

Yes. Since 16 February 2021, the Government of India has made it mandatory for users to have FASTag installed on their four-wheeler vehicles. Without having the FASTag, the user will have to pay double the toll amount.

How FASTag is scanned at toll plaza?

How does the FASTag scanner work? With the use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, the FASTag scanner scans the tag affixed on the vehicle and automatically deducts the toll amount from the linked prepaid account, such as a Paytm wallet.

Is FASTag needed within city?

It’s a different matter that the tag is useless on city roads and most state highways, leave alone using it to pay your parking fees. For those not planning to drive down a national highway, it will only result in coughing up Rs 200 to buy a FASTag from a bank or a wallet operator.

Does FASTag work on Taj Expressway?

The FASTag system has been implemented on the 165-km long Yamuna Expressway from Tuesday. This has automated the toll collection resulting in shorter wait time at the gates. “Commuters can pay toll via FASTag in two of the three lanes on each side.

What happens if you don’t have a FASTag after 1 January 2021?

Toll will become 100 \% electronic from 1st January 2021, and vehicle that do not have Fastag will not be able to use toll roads. Amendments have been made to the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989 that says Fastag has been made mandatory and must be affixed on four wheelers or M&N category vehicles by 1st January 2021.

What happens if my FASTag has no balance?

If FASTag is active then vehicles can cross toll booths even if the balance is zero. In case of zero balance, the money will be deducted from the security deposit. The money will come back to the security deposit at the time of recharge.

What happens if my FASTag doesn’t scan?

He says, “If RFID is not getting scanned and there is sufficient balance in the FASTag account at any toll plaza, then it is failure of the toll contractor to collect toll. Basically, this is infrastructure failure at the toll plaza.

What does FASTag not scan at toll plaza?

What if the FASTag Machine is not working at the toll? In case the equipments are not working and your FASTag account is having sufficient balance, please pay the toll fee in cash at the plaza. Additionally, please call on 1033 toll free number and register the complaint on centralize call center set up by NHAI (Gov.

What is penalty for not having FASTag?

The Central Motor Vehicle rules mandate installing a FASTag on all vehicles with four wheels, and more. For violating a rule, the penalty is ₹300 for first offence and ₹500 for second offence.” That said, this is an enabling provision and implementation is up to the State governments.

How can I get FASTag immediately?

Simply go to a toll plaza with your KYC and vehicle registration documents to physically buy one. Getting to a toll booth close is the best approach to receive your tag quickly. The majority of banks and digital payment providers have set up temporary booths where people have been assigned to sell the RFID tags.