What is the disadvantage of FASTag?

FasTag may not be approved – When there is no amount in the account, no credit is given to the users. Then the user has to pay in cash. Moreover, at times, the RFID scanner goes through technical issues, leaving a FasTag user in a fix to pay the toll amount in cash.

Is FASTag good or bad?

FASTag is an easy to use, reloadable tag which allows automatic deduction of toll charges and helps you pass through the toll plaza without stopping for any cash transactions. FASTag is a perfect solution for you to have hassle-free trips on national highways.

Is there any penalty for 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.

What are the benefits of using FASTag?

Benefits of Using FASTag

• Saves time– Using the FASTag technology, you will not have to lower the speed of your vehicle at the toll plazas.
• Avoids traffic jams– Since the traffic does not have to stop or slow down, there is almost no congestion or traffic jam at the toll plazas.

What happens if FASTag is damaged?

In case the FASTag gets damaged, you as a vehicle owner / user should approach your Tag issuing bank and request them for a replacement.

Can FASTag be tracked?

To keep track of such transactions, you need a FASTag statement. To do your FASTag tracking, you must download a FASTag statement that shows you the detailed list of transactions that you would have made across the toll plazas.

Why is FASTag so slow in India?

The toll concessionaire, MCEPL, pointed out two main reasons behind this. First, it said, was the ‘poor quality’ of the new tags, which the RFID readers are missing, necessitating the use of hand-held devices that slows down traffic and takes about five minutes per vehicle.

Can I still travel without FASTag?

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.

What are the disadvantages of FASTag?

Though there is not real disadvantage of FASTag, followings make it ineffective. No dedicated lane for FASTag. Yes you read it correctly. Though it is mandatory to have ONLY FASTag lane, there are toll plazas which does not follow this rule. Instead they install the RFID reader on all lane.

How does FASTag work in the toll plaza?

Whenever a vehicle passes through the Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) lane of the Toll Plaza, the Toll Plaza system will capture the FASTag details like Tag ID, vehicle class, etc., and send them for processing to the acquiring bank.

What are the advantages of fast tag in toll booth?

There are more advantages of fast tag in toll booth. Sometimes amount gets deducted but gate doesn’t open up & they ask for cash payment. In such case ensure, you get your vehicle number printed on the toll receipt.

What is the new FASTag law?

FASTag is made mandatory for all vehicles, private and commercial, from January 15, 2020.

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