Why in the News?
On March 17, 2026, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) implemented a new framework for the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system. These rules address unpaid user fees resulting from faulty FASTags or low balances, moving India closer to a barrierless (no boom barriers) highway experience.
Key Features of the New Toll Rules
- Penalty Structure: If a toll is missed, the user is charged double the applicable fee.
- 72-Hour Grace Period: If the original fee is paid within 72 hours of the electronic notice (e-notice), the penalty is waived, and only the original amount is due.
- Enforcement via VAHAN: If the fee remains unpaid after 15 days, the vehicle is flagged on the National Vehicle Registry (VAHAN). This leads to restrictions on vehicle-related services (like fitness certificates or ownership transfers) until dues are cleared.
- Digital Integration: The system uses high-performance RFID readers and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras to record passages without requiring vehicles to stop.
| [2022] Consider the following communication technologies: 1 Closed-circuit Television 2 Radio Frequency Identification Wireless 3 Local Area Network Which of the above are considered Short-Range devices/technologies? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 |
