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🛣️ Important things related to toll tax – Know who gets exemption
🚗 Total toll plaza in the country
Total Number: Around 1063 toll plazas
In the last 5 years: 400+ new toll plazas become
Fastag mandatory: Now digital payment instead of cash
✅ Who gets toll tax exemption?
1. ⏱️ If you have to stop more than 10 seconds on toll
NHAI implemented rules in the year 2021
If there is more than 10 second waiting → toll tax waiver
This rule is applicable to every common man
You have the right to free entry when late due to traffic jam or slow processing
2. 🏠 If your house is within 20 km from toll plaza
Exemption or pass facility to those traveling daily
Evidence must be given (from Aadhaar, ration card or electricity bill etc.)
Double penalty can also be imposed if given without proof
ℹ️ Important things that remember:
Be aware of the right of time limit on toll
Apply for local pass based on your residence
Take care of time during traffic, CCTV and time tracking systems are now active everywhere
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