Barrierless tolling makes road users fall in line, drop in number of e-notices at plazas

Barrierless tolling, also known as Multilane Free Flow (MLFF), has been implemented on five national highway toll plazas in India, with noticeable results in compliance among road users. The system, which eliminates physical toll barriers and relies on electronic means, was first tested at Choryasi toll plaza on NH-48 in Gujarat.

Data shows that e-notices, or violation notices sent via electronic means, decreased significantly after the MLFF implementation, from 1.7 lakh in May to 92,240 in July. Similar trends were observed at other plazas, such as Mundka in Delhi, Daulatpura, Gharaunda, and Manoharpura, indicating that the barrierless tolling system is fostering greater discipline among road users.

Failure to pay or challenge an e-notice within 72 hours can result in double the toll, and prolonged non-payment can affect access to Vahan-related services.

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