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From April 10, India’s highways are set to change. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is introducing stricter rules covering toll payments, vehicle documentation, and security on national roads.
ID mandatory at toll plazas
All motorists will now need a valid government-issued ID—Aadhaar, driving licence, or passport—at tolls and highway checkpoints. Failure to show one may lead to fines or denial of passage. Authorities say this aims to improve accountability and curb illegal transport activity.
Cashless toll payments only
Toll plazas will no longer accept cash. FASTag, UPI, debit cards, or other digital modes are now compulsory. Vehicles without FASTag can still pay digitally but may face higher toll charges or penalties under Rule 14 of the National Highways Fee Rules.
The move is designed to reduce congestion, speed up traffic, and cut revenue leakages.
Random vehicle checks
Highway patrols will carry out random checks on insurance, registration, and pollution certificates. The government expects this to keep only roadworthy, legally compliant vehicles on highways, improving safety and reducing accident risks.
Enhanced surveillance
Toll plazas and key junctions will get CCTV cameras and automated number plate recognition (ANPR) systems. Integrated with digital payments, these will track vehicle movements, detect violations, and provide data for planning and enforcement.
ID mandatory at toll plazas
All motorists will now need a valid government-issued ID—Aadhaar, driving licence, or passport—at tolls and highway checkpoints. Failure to show one may lead to fines or denial of passage. Authorities say this aims to improve accountability and curb illegal transport activity.
Cashless toll payments only
Toll plazas will no longer accept cash. FASTag, UPI, debit cards, or other digital modes are now compulsory. Vehicles without FASTag can still pay digitally but may face higher toll charges or penalties under Rule 14 of the National Highways Fee Rules.
The move is designed to reduce congestion, speed up traffic, and cut revenue leakages.
Random vehicle checks
Highway patrols will carry out random checks on insurance, registration, and pollution certificates. The government expects this to keep only roadworthy, legally compliant vehicles on highways, improving safety and reducing accident risks.
Enhanced surveillance
Toll plazas and key junctions will get CCTV cameras and automated number plate recognition (ANPR) systems. Integrated with digital payments, these will track vehicle movements, detect violations, and provide data for planning and enforcement.
