India Introduces First Barrier-Free Tolling System on Major Highway in Gujarat

India has launched the first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system in Gujarat. This system was implemented by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and it went live at the Chorayasi Toll Plaza on the Surat–Bharuch stretch of NH-48. On the opening day around 41,500 vehicles passed through seamlessly without stopping and it marks the important shift towards the faster, smarter and technology driven toll collection.

MLFF Toll System in Gujarat

This newly introduced Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) system will eliminate the need for physical toll booths. The vehicles can now pass through toll points without any stopping and it ensures the uninterrupted movement.

This system represents the major upgrade from traditional toll plazas where the long queues and delays were common.

By using MLFF system tolling becomes fully automated and contactless and will improve the overall travel experience for commuters.

This pilot project went live on NH-48 in Gujarat ad it is expected to pave the way for nationwide adoption of this advanced tolling mechanism.

How MLFF Works And Technology Behind This System

The MLFF system uses the combination of advanced technologies to ensure smooth and accurate toll collection.

Key Technologies Used

The Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) which captures vehicle number plates for the identification.

And the FASTag System which enables electronic toll payment directly from the vehicles linked accounts.

Combining these technologies will allow seamless toll deduction without requiring vehicles to slow down or stop at toll plazas.

This will ensures high efficiency, accuracy and minimal human intervention.

Benefits of MLFF System

This new MLFF system is expected to bring the several benefits to both commuters and the environment.

Major Advantages

• It will reduce the traffic congestion at toll plazas.
• Commuters can save the significant time.
• Will improve the fuel efficiency due to uninterrupted driving.
• Also lowers the vehicular emissions and contribute to environmental sustainability.
• And it will enhance the  transparency in the toll collection

This system will aligns with the India’s vision of developing the smart and green infrastructure.

New Rules for FASTag Users and E-Notice System

To ensure smooth functioning the NHAI has also introduced strict compliance measures for vehicle owners.

Users have to maintain the sufficient balance in their FASTag accounts.

In case of issues such as,

• Low balance
• Invalid or non-functional FASTag

The Electronic Notice (E-Notice) will be issued.

Key Compliance Rules

• The payment of the E-Notice must be paid within 72 hours.
• If the commuters are failed to pay the fine it will result in double toll charges.
• Also the continued non-payment may lead to FASTag blacklisting.
• The vehicle services may be restricted via the VAHAN platform.

Users can also raise the grievances within 72 hours via the official portal.