FASTags have been made mandatory for vehicles from midnight today
Government seeks to promote digital transactions and save on fuel
Vehicles without FASTags will be charged double at toll plazas
Earlier, FASTags were made must for ‘M’ and ‘N’ category vehicles from January 1
Category ‘M’ are passenger vehicles with at least four wheels
Category ‘N’are goods vehicles with not less than four wheels
FASTag is an RFID tag that allows tolls to be paid automatically at plazas
Tags ensure transparency in transactions and enable uninterrupted movement of vehicles
The sticker is affixed to the windshield of the vehicle
The barcode is attached to the vehicle registration details
These tags are valid for five years
FASTags can be purchased online by providing vehicle registration and personal details
They are available also at toll plazas
