Responding to media reports that the satellite-based tolling system will be launched from May 1, 2025 and will replace the current FASTag-based toll collection system, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Friday clarified that no decision has been taken on implementing the satellite-based tolling system across the country from May 1.

To enable smooth, unhindered movement of vehicles through toll plazas and reduce travel time, the ministry said in a statement that an 'Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)-FASTag-based barrier-free tolling system' will be implemented at select toll plazas.

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According to the statement, the advanced tolling system will combine ANPR technology, which identifies vehicles by reading their license plates, with the existing 'FASTag system', which uses radio-frequency identification (RFID) to reduce tolls.

Under this, vehicles will be charged based on identification through high-performance ANPR cameras and FAStag readers, without the need to stop at toll plazas.

In case of non-compliance, e-notices will be sent to the violators; if not paid, FASTag and other VAHAN-related fines will be suspended. It was earlier reported that a new satellite-based toll system will be implemented at toll plazas across the country.

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(With Inputs From PTI)