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Are you curious about the reason why your motorcycle passes through toll plazas smoothly while cars are waiting like they are in a line for concert tickets? The answer is simple, according to the National Highway Fee Rules of 2008, India’s toll regulations apply only to vehicles having four or more wheels. Two-wheelers are simply left out of the equation. Although there have been rumours spreading on social media that bikers will soon be paying tolls, the authorities have been constantly stating that no such plans are in place. Therefore, for the moment, your moped, motorcycle, or faithful daily commuter is still happily toll-free. Savor the liberty because in the highway world, two wheels still have the VIP pass.
Legal Basis for Toll Collection
Toll collection in India is governed by the National Highway Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008.
These rules specify that user fees apply only to vehicles with four or more wheels.
Vehicle Categories Required to Pay Toll
Cars
Jeeps
Vans
Light motor vehicles
Heavy commercial and goods vehicles
Buses and trucks
Exemption
Two-wheelers are not included in the toll-paying categories.
Both the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways have clarified that:
There are no proposals to start collecting tolls from two-wheelers.
Reports or social media posts claiming otherwise are false and misleading.
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