Double Toll Charge Rule

• Vehicles without valid toll payment are liable to pay double the fee.
  
• This penalty applies to vehicles not carrying valid FASTag or sufficient balance.
  
• It is enforced under the National Highways Fee Rules, 2008.
  
• The double charge is collected immediately at the toll booth.
  
• This rule aims to ensure quick compliance and discourage evasion.
  

Legal Provisions and Authority

• Penalties are authorized under the National Highways Act, 1956.
  
• The National Highways Authority of India oversees enforcement.
  
• Toll operators are permitted to collect penalties from violators.
  
• Rule violations may be reported to road transport officials.
  
• State and local enforcement agencies assist in penalty collection.
  

Enforcement Measures at Toll Plazas

• Surveillance cameras and vehicle scanners track all entries and exits.
  
• Barrier controls are used to prevent passage without payment.
  
• Staff are trained to identify and handle evasion attempts.
  
• Vehicles trying to bypass toll lanes may be stopped or fined.
  
• Digital records are maintained for auditing toll compliance.
  

FASTag-Related Violations

• Vehicles entering FASTag lanes without valid tags are penalized.
  
• Insufficient balance in FASTag accounts leads to double toll deduction.
  
• Repeated violations may be flagged by system alerts.
  
• Refusal to comply may result in delay and legal reporting.
  
• The system is designed to support automated enforcement.
  

Criminal or Civil Actions

• Willful evasion or damage to toll property may attract legal action.
  
• Offenders may be booked under applicable sections of road and motor laws.
  
• Civil suits or FIRs may be filed for serious violations.
  
• Habitual offenders may face vehicle detention or seizure.
  
• Penalties are implemented to maintain order and fund infrastructure.