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3. Toll road
A toll road is a road, motorway, bridge, tunnel or other route for which users must pay a charge. The toll may apply to all vehicles or only to particular vehicle categories, and the amount can depend on factors such as distance travelled, vehicle type, weight or emissions.
Tolls may be collected at toll booths, electronically or through a vignette or distance-based charging system. Drivers should check the applicable payment rules before using a toll road, especially when travelling in another country.
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Which road-charging system should I check in India?
Indian national-highway toll collection uses FASTag, an electronic tag linked to the vehicle and payment account. State or other facilities can have their own charging arrangements.
🔗 morth.gov.in • MoRTH — GSR 38(E), 15 January 2024, clause 12: indirect-vision devices
🔗 pib.gov.in • PIB/MoRTH — official confirmation of the 2020 driving-regulation amendment
🔗 pib.gov.in • PIB/NHAI September 2026 — Rajmargyatra services, FASTag and Emergency Helpline 1033
What should I check before using a charged road in India?
Use a valid tag for the correct vehicle, follow account requirements and keep the necessary balance or authorised payment arrangement. Check the particular plaza and product conditions; a tag does not automatically make every passage free.
🔗 morth.gov.in • MoRTH — GSR 38(E), 15 January 2024, clause 12: indirect-vision devices
🔗 pib.gov.in • PIB/MoRTH — official confirmation of the 2020 driving-regulation amendment
🔗 pib.gov.in • PIB/NHAI September 2026 — Rajmargyatra services, FASTag and Emergency Helpline 1033
Does the absence of a toll booth prove that a road is free in India?
The absence of a payment booth is not proof that a charged road is free. A vignette, electronic account, vehicle-registration record or another payment procedure may be used where the actual scheme provides for it. Follow the responsible authority or operator’s instructions for that road.
🔗 morth.gov.in • MoRTH — GSR 38(E), 15 January 2024, clause 12: indirect-vision devices
🔗 pib.gov.in • PIB/MoRTH — official confirmation of the 2020 driving-regulation amendment
🔗 pib.gov.in • PIB/NHAI September 2026 — Rajmargyatra services, FASTag and Emergency Helpline 1033

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