Can FASTag track vehicle?

Apart from the removal of toll booths, GPS-based FASTags will also allow the government to have real-time surveillance of all cars on Indian roads. With the introduction of GPS trackers in four-wheelers, it will help the government track all the defaulters.

How do you use FASTags?

FASTag Application Procedure

1. Apply for your FASTag at any issuer agency such as Paytm Payments Bank.
2. Upload the required documents on the portal, as requested.
3. Make the payment for your FASTag.
4. Your FASTag will be delivered to your registered address in a few days.

How are vehicles tracked?

Vehicle tracking relies both on the Global Positioning satellites (GPS) and a cellular system. A tracking module in the vehicle continuously picks up the GPS coordinates that indicate the real-time location of the vehicle.

Does FASTag have GPS?

Yes, we can say that GPS based system is the future of FASTag as in the case of FASTag the toll booth is necessary to deduct the tolls where the RFID readers read your tag to deduct the balance from your FASTag wallet.

What is validity of FASTag?

5 years
1. Do FASTags have an expiry date? Yes, FASTags have a fixed validity period of 5 years, from the date of issuance.

How do you use a FASTag track on a car?

How to apply for FASTag?

1. Search for “FASTag” on the Paytm App.
2. You will be redirected to Paytm FASTag for Car/Van/Jeep Class 4 vehicles.
3. Enter your Vehicle Registration Number.
4. Confirm your delivery address & proceed for payment through any of the available payment options.

How do you make a fast track card?

The official way of getting a FASTag is to apply for the same via your bank or digital payment apps like PAYTM. The process is to upload your vehicle number and registered owner ID proofs online. Then once the payment is made, one can expect the tag to be delivered at desired address.

What is the benefit of FASTag?

FASTag is a reloadable tag which can be used at toll plazas; it enables automatic deduction of toll fees and allows you to pass through without you having to wait for any kind of cash transaction. The tag uses Radio Frequency Identification Technology and is affixed on the windscreen when the tag is active.

What does it mean to track a car?

Tracking is the movement of the car when the steering wheel is at dead center. When the wheel is at dead center, the car should travel in a straight line. If the car veers off to the side instead, it is said to be tracking to the left or right.

Where do you put the FASTag in a car?

How to stick FASTag? To stick the FASTag on your four-wheeler, you must first remove the white adhesive liner from the sticker. Behind the rearview mirror, on the top middle of the windshield, stick the FASTag from the inside of the vehicle. Remember to keep the adhesive side of the FASTag sticker facing outside.

What is FASTag and how does it work?

Based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, FASTag is affixed on the windscreen of vehicles. In other words, FASTags are prepaid rechargeable tags for toll collection.

Will FASTag become mandatory for paying tolls?

The government has been trying to make FASTag popular for years. Now, it has decided that the only way to bring vehicle owners on board was by making FASTag mandatory for toll payment.

How do I buy a FASTag card?

To do so: Tap My Money on the PhonePe app home screen. Tap Buy FASTag under the Payments section, and tap Buy Now. Tap Buy FASTag, enter your PAN and vehicle registration number, and tap Continue. In the next page, enter the vehicle registration number, the make and model of your vehicle and tap Continue.

How do I get a FASTag from NHAI?

A copy of the vehicle registration certificate and a photo of the vehicle are enough to get a FASTag from NHAI, said officials. Banks may seek certain additional documents. Vehicles entering FASTag lanes without FASTag will be charged twice the toll amount. Will those living close to toll roads not end up paying more frequently?