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The Step-by-Step Guide to Sticking FASTag on Your Vehicle
Posted on Friday, October 15th, 2021 | By IndusInd Bank
FASTag is an electronic toll collection system that is based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. Introduced in 2014, its RFID technology enables toll payments to be made directly while the vehicle/car is moving. FASTag stickers – made mandatory at all NHAI toll booths across India – are affixed on the windscreen of vehicles and linked to the user’s prepaid account to enable the toll amount to be deducted from this linked bank account. FASTags can be bought at toll plazas, leading public and private-sector Indian banks such IndusInd Bank, and digital payment apps such as Paytm. With a FASTag sticker, a user merely has to slow down the vehicle while crossing a toll plaza to enable the toll deduction. This saves time and makes the process of tolling hassle-free.
Following are the key benefits of using FASTag:
- Saves time by reducing traffic snarls on toll roads across the country’s state and national highways.
- Eliminates the need to carry cash by ensuring authentic digital transactions.
- Lowers fuel cost by enabling near non-stop movement of automobiles.
- Eco-friendly due to less use of paper and reduced traffic congestion.
- Easily rechargeable online through Debit Card/Credit Card/Netbanking.
- Improves highway management and reduces efforts in management at toll points.
- Usable at hundreds of toll plazas across India, including state and national highways.
How & Where to Stick FASTag – A Step-by-Step Guide
Step #1. Clean the windshield nicely. It should neither be wet nor dirty.
Step #2. Locate the center of the windshield where FASTag must be placed to enable easy reading at the toll plaza.
Step #3. Gently remove the sticker or adhesive liner from the FASTag sticker.
Step #4. Press the sticker gently on the windshield on the aforementioned spot.
Step #5. After pasting the sticker from inside the vehicle, do not attempt to reposition it.
Your FASTag is now installed in your car. Amount of recharge of FASTag depends on the wish of the owner.
Dos & Don’ts While Affixing FASTag
- Make sure to paste the FASTag sticker on a totally dry and clean surface.
- In case the adhesive is insufficient, immediately return the FASTag and get it replaced.
- There is no need to use cello tape or any adhesive to fix the FASTag.
- Once positioned, do not try to peel off the FASTag.
Valid for five years from the date of issue, FASTags come with the additional convenience of SMS alerts for all toll payments made through the tag account. Promising hassle-free travel, FASTags are immensely useful during long-distance travels by car. Beginning from 2021, FASTag has been made mandatory for all vehicles in India.
Haven’t got yours yet? Apply for FASTag online now!
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is generic in nature and for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for specific advice in your own circumstances. Hence, you are advised to consult your financial advisor before making any financial decision. IndusInd Bank Limited (IBL) does not influence the views of the author in any way. IBL and the author shall not be responsible for any direct/indirect loss or liability incurred by the reader for taking any financial decisions based on the contents and information.
