Barrier-less tolls: double charges if you miss the 72-hour window after e-Notices

Officials say barrier-less tolling aims to eliminate stopping, reduce traffic, and speed up highway travel.

The system detects and identifies vehicles in real time as they move under the toll gantry using LiDAR, reads number plates with cameras, identifies vehicle type by size and axle count, and links this data with FASTag to process toll payments automatically.

The National Highways Authority of India warns motorists that missing a toll payment on barrier-less toll roads can result in double charges if not cleared within the 72-hour window.

Motorists are advised to rely only on the official portal managed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) using their vehicle registration number to check and settle toll dues and to avoid fraud.

There is a provision to raise disputes within the same 72-hour window; a grievance can be filed if an e-Notice is believed to be issued incorrectly.

If the pending toll is paid within 72 hours of receiving the e-Notice, the charge remains the original amount. If the deadline is missed, the payable amount automatically doubles.

If a toll payment fails to process due to low FASTag balance, inactive tags, or detection issues, the system still records the passage and generates an electronic notice (e-Notice) to the vehicle owner based on registration details.

The National Highways Authority of India announces that barrier-less tolling using LiDAR-enabled gantries has gone live at select locations, including Manoharpur in Rajasthan and Hyderabad in Telangana, enabling vehicles to pass without stopping at toll plazas.