New regulations for FASTag were introduced earlier this year. As per these regulations, if the FASTag is blacklisted 60 minutes before its reading or 10 minutes after its reading, then the payment will not be done at the toll. It is thus important to realize the reasons under which your FASTag will be blacklisted.
Often FASTag becomes blacklisted because of the carelessness of the drivers. Following are some tips, which if you follow, you can avoid your FASTag from being blacklisted.
The car owner should always keep enough balance in their account. Keeping balance in the FASTag wallet minimizes the risk of getting blacklisted.
One should take care to read all the messages and alerts received from the bank with which you have created the FASTag account.
One should regularly check the app by which you are running FASTag from time to time so that you can receive information regarding balance and status.
The car owner should keep the mobile number on which the FASTag account is registered updated at all times. Never turn off the mobile number on which the FASTag is registered.
Affix the FASTag correctly on the windscreen so that the balance can be deducted from the FASTag wallet easily and there is no issue at the toll.
One should use a FASTag only for one vehicle. Using the same FASTag on another vehicle can land it in blacklisting.
Conclusion
It has never been as important as today since the rollout of new FASTag guidelines to maintain your FASTag as active and functioning. A blacklisted FASTag will result in unwanted hassle at a toll plaza in the shape of payment refusal and delay. Proper precautions of proper balance maintenance, regular monitoring of notifications and app status, change of registered mobile number, and correct positioning of the tag come a long way in staying clear of blacklisting. Also, never use the same FASTag on more than one vehicle. By following these tips and staying alert, you can make your journey smooth, hassle-free, and toll payments uninterrupted.
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