- Two-wheelers are exempt from paying toll fees at all toll plazas on National Highways and Expressways.
- No new proposal exists to levy toll fees on two-wheelers.
- Toll charges apply only to vehicles with four or more wheels.
- Rules are governed by the National Highway Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008.
- Misinformation on social media regarding toll fees for two-wheelers is false.
Source: PIB
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued a clarification regarding misinformation circulating on social media about toll collection from two-wheelers. NHAI confirmed that two-wheelers are not required to pay any user fee at toll plazas on National Highways and National Expressways across India.The authority also emphasized that toll charges are collected strictly as per the National Highway Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008. Currently, there is no proposal to introduce toll fees for two-wheelers.
Who Needs to Pay User Fees?
According to the 2008 rules, toll fees are applicable only to vehicles with four or more wheels. The categories of vehicles required to pay user fees are:
| Vehicle Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Car/Jeep/Van | Personal vehicles with 4 wheels |
| Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) / Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) | Small goods carriers |
| Light Goods Vehicle / Mini Bus | Passenger or small transport vehicles |
| Bus / Truck | Commercial passenger or goods transport |
| Heavy Construction Machinery (HCM) / Earth Moving Equipment (EME) | Large industrial/construction machines |
| Multi Axle Vehicle (MAV) (3–6 axles) | Large trucks |
| Oversized Vehicles (7+ axles) | Heavy cargo carriers |
This clarification aims to stop the spread of fake news and reassure citizens that two-wheelers remain toll-free on all national highways and expressways.
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