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Toll fee rules: When it comes to the world's largest road network, India's name is also included in it. Repair and maintenance of roads is a big responsibility, for which toll plazas have been built at a distance of several kilometers on state and national highways. The toll fee of every expressway or highway is not the same, but there are some rules, knowledge of which can give you relief from toll tax.
What do the NHIA rules say?
Crores of vehicles pass through India's state, national highways and expressways every day. And drivers have to pay toll tax at the toll plaza. Many times people have to face problems due to long lines. However, in 2021, the National Highway Authority of India (NHIA) implemented a rule under which no vehicle can stop at a toll plaza for more than 10 seconds. If your stay is longer than this, you are allowed to pass without paying toll.
..if there is crowd at toll plaza
According to NHAI, if there is crowd at the toll plaza or you have to wait for more than 10 seconds then you can avail the benefit of free toll. If you face any problem, you can contact NHAI helpline 1033.
So you will not have to pay toll tax.
Apart from this, if there is a long line of vehicles within a radius of 100 meters at the toll plaza, then you will not have to pay toll tax, provided that your vehicle is not far from that yellow strip. If your vehicle is within this limit then you will have to pay toll.
If Fastag machine is not working at toll plaza
Lastly, you can avoid toll tax even if the Fastag machine is not working at the toll plaza. By knowing these rules you can get relief from toll tax.