How to Stick FASTag on the Vehicle: Full Guide

India’s transportation and toll collection system saw a revolution with the introduction of the FASTag. Utilising RFID technology, FASTag is a game changer for hassle-free toll payments. This ensures passage of vehicles seamlessly and no more time wastage on cash transactions. But there is a catch! Since it all depends on the FASTag, it is very crucial that it is installed correctly on the vehicles. Let us help you with the correct way to stick FASTag on your vehicle to maximise efficiency.

Preparing for Installation

While the installation process is fairly simple, it is best to gather the supplementary material. These include obviously your FASTag sticker, issued by the respective bank , or any authorised tag vendor, a clean cloth and rubbing alcohol/ glass cleaning liquid.

Also it is equally important to choose where to stick FASTag. It is advised that the best place to stick FASTag is to look for a flat, clean area on the inner side of your vehicle's windshield, preferably near the rearview mirror (not to be confused with side view mirrors). This ensures that the tag is in the optimum readability position and has a very less risk of damage via the wires.

Also Read:- How to find my FASTag issuer bank?

Step-by-Step Installation Process

Now once you have decided where to stick FASTag in car in India, it is now time to help you with the process of FASTag sticking in car.

  1. Peel off the adhesive backing from the FASTag sticker carefully, being careful not to touch the adhesive surface with your fingers to prevent contamination. This will remove the adhesive covering.

  2. Place the FASTag correctly: Make sure the sticker is level and centred when aligning it with the designated spot on your windscreen. Prior to moving on to the next stage, take your time positioning it precisely.

  3. Apply equal pressure: After you're happy with the arrangement, use your fingers or a gentle cloth to firmly push down on the FASTag sticker, starting in the centre and moving outward. By doing this, the sticker will adhere properly and air bubbles won't form underneath it.

  4. Verify again that the FASTag sticker is properly affixed to the windscreen by looking at it after you've applied pressure. To make sure there are no loose corners or edges, gently pull on the edges.

Also Read:- How FASTag is Revolutionising Payments on Indian Roads

Tips for Optimal Placement

You cannot master the process of how to stick FASTag sticker on your car, unless you know these tips.

It is very important that you don’t obstruct any sensors or wipers. This ensures that there is no wear and tear from the car’s end itself. Another thing to be kept in mind is to ensure that the tag is scannable at the toll plaza scanners. Hence avoiding tinted windshields is suggested. Also, if there is a difficulty in sticking the FASTag or suspect that it may not adhere properly, we would suggest applying additional adhesive to make it more secure.

Benefits of Proper FASTag Installation

Once you stick FASTag on car, you are open to a lot of benefits. These include:

  1. Smooth Toll Payments: Once properly installed a FASTag on your vehicle, your toll payments are as smooth as possible, this will reduce your wait time at the tolls as well.

  2. Avoiding Penalties or Fines: With a securely affixed FASTag, the penalties can be avoided which arise due to non-payment or invalid transactions.

  3. Ensuring Seamless Passage Through Toll Plazas: Correctly positioned FASTag stickers facilitate efficient scanning by toll plaza readers, enabling uninterrupted passage through toll booths both for you, as well as others.

    Also Read:- How FASTag is Transforming India's Roads and Reducing Traffic Jams

Conclusion

Finally, if you want to get the most out of FASTag and have a stress-free trip, you need to become skilled at installing it. Installing your FASTag is a breeze if you follow the instructions to the letter and use the advice and recommendations offered. Then you may drive confidently with your new tag in tow. To fully utilise FASTag and embrace the future of electronic toll collecting, make sure to install it correctly. Follow Park+ for more information about your FASTag or for all FASTag related services.

Shivam Soni

Content Writer

Meet Shivam, a student of the IPM programme at IIM Indore and currently working with the content team at Park+. A keen enthusiast of how the industry works, combined with his passion for writing and research, he is constantly seeking to expand his understanding of various domains. The intricacies of artificial intelligence (AI), its possible implications, policies, and integration into the automobile environment are currently his primary area of interest.