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Toll Plaza Rule: Are people living near a toll plaza permitted to pass through without paying the toll simply by showing an identity card? The NHAI has answered this on X.

Toll Plaza Rule: While paying the toll is mandatory for highway travelers, a question often arises for those living near a toll plaza: are they allowed to pass through for free just by showing an identity card? If you have wondered about this, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has provided the answer on its social media platform, X.'

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Can you pass through the toll by showing an identity card?

The National Highways Authority of India has clarified on its social media platform, X, that residents living near a toll plaza do not get the benefit of toll-free travel simply by showing their identity card.

Who gets the benefit?

Eligible local residents can avail of toll concessions through a 'Local Monthly Pass.' However, this pass is not issued to everyone. Typically, it is available to those residing within a 20-kilometer radius of the toll plaza. Additionally, all facilities and conditions associated with the pass are governed by the specific rules of the respective toll plaza. If you live near a toll plaza, you can take the following steps:

If you reside near a toll plaza, you can get a Local Monthly Pass made.
The key advantage is that obtaining this pass can get you a concession on toll fees.
Keep in mind that it is important to be aware of the specific rules and conditions of the relevant toll plaza.
Therefore, residents living near toll plazas—or anyone else—should not be under the misconception that one is permitted to pass through the toll plaza for free merely by showing an identity card.

How to get a Local Monthly Pass?

If your residence is within 20 kilometers of a toll plaza, eligible vehicle owners can obtain a local monthly pass using the Rajmargyatra app. Simply follow these easy steps:

First, download the Rajmargyatra app on your phone.
Log in using your mobile number.
Select the 'Local Pass' option within the app.
Verify your address and vehicle details via DigiLocker and VAHAN.
The app's GIS feature will then verify that your residence is within 20 kilometers of the respective toll plaza.
If everything checks out, pay the monthly fee.
The digital local pass will then be linked to your FASTag.
This facility is available exclusively to eligible local residents.