The year 2025 will usher in some fresh regulations from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways that would concern every road traveler. A few modifications have taken place with regard to the new rules of the NHAI 2025 specific tolls, fastags, speed limits, and vehicle safety. The new rules will not only ease traffic but also effectively reduce road accidents. Therefore, this is considered crucial information for a habitual highway user.
FASTag Will Now Be Even Smarter
The year 2025 has made NHAI familiar with the innovative Fastag system. It will now have a GPS-enabled feature developed by NHAI that automatically charges the toll based on the actual distance travelled by the vehicle. Thus, short-distance travelers will generally pay less in tolls. Besides, driving without Fastag will attract a new toll that will be double the normal.
Speed Limit Will Be Imposed At Toll Plazas
NHAI has maintained a speed limit of 60km/h around the toll plaza keeping road safety in mind. Now, heavy fines are going to be imposed on the vehicles that do not follow this rule. In new rules, even the height of speedbreakers at the toll plaza is reduced so that vehicles to avoid damage.
Safety Will Increase On Highways
In 2025, NHAI has enhanced the number of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras on national highways. These cameras will record incidents of speeding, wrong way riding, and helmet-less driving. Also, charging stations for electric vehicles are being constructed every 50 km now.
Strict Action Against Overloaded Vehicles
NHAI started taking up strict actions with regard to overloading in 2025. Currently, for overloading trucks, penalties may go up to Rs 20,000 and catching such vehicles would be there at the toll plazas to weigh them.
Electric Vehicles Will Get Exemption
To motivate government have announced 50% reduction in toll tax at the stage of 2025 for EV vehicles. And this will remain effective for 3 additional years. In addition to that, EV lanes have now been established on a priority basis at all NHAI toll plazas.
Conclusion
These new rules of the NHAI for 2025 have taken the very positive step of making Indian roads safe as well as convenient. Compliance with these rules can easily save one from fines and lead to a safe journey. For people who regularly travel through highways, it is essential to know these new laws to make their journey a little more comfortable.
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