'Continue driving...': Delhi gets its first barrier-free toll plaza on UER-II, Pg4

Key Highlights:

• Delhi's first barrier-free toll plaza started on Urban Extension Road (UER)-II at Mundka-Bakkarwalla.
• The new Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) system replaces boom barriers with high-tech cameras and FASTag readers.

Detailed Insights:

• The MLFF system uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras to deduct toll.
• Vehicles can pass at speeds of 80-100 kmph, with the system reading FASTag and Vehicle Registration Number (VRN).
• E-notices are issued for unpaid fees due to insufficient FASTag balance, with a 72-hour window for payment before double charges apply.
• The transition to MLFF aims to save commuters' time and fuel by eliminating the need to stop at toll plazas.
• NHAI reported that approximately 30% of payments are made within 72 hours of receiving e-notices at the Choryasi toll plaza.
• The implementation of MLFF is expected to minimize human intervention, reducing the potential for disputes and operational challenges at toll booths.
• The government's prior decisions, including the issuance of e-notices, were crucial in establishing a robust system to prevent toll charge evasion.

Key Concepts Involved:

• FASTag: An electronic toll collection system using RFID technology for automatic payment.
• RFID (Radio Frequency Identification): Technology using radio waves to identify and track tags attached to objects.
• ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition): A surveillance technology that uses optical character recognition to read vehicle registration plates.

Fastag and RFID