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Toll Plaza numbers are on top in Rajasthan state in India

Toll plaza numbers made Rajasthan state on the top among the top 10 states in India. There are exactly 142 toll plazas in Rajasthan. Moreover, Rajasthan is also on top in terms of paying toll tax.

Construction of expressways, eight-lane, six-lane and four-lane highways in the country has made transportation easy and convenient. With the increase in the speed of vehicles on the highway, new toll plazas are also opening. At present 983 toll points are running on the national highways of the country. A maximum of these 142 checkpoints are in Rajasthan. Furthermore, Rajasthan holds the top position in terms of toll tax payments. There are only nine toll plazas in Kerala. What is also interesting and surprising is that out of 983 toll points, 457 have become operational in the last five years. Rajasthan is also ahead in terms of opening a new toll plaza.

Non-stop toll collection is still a long way off

The central government has planned to collect automatic tolls without stopping at toll plazas. But implementing it everywhere is still a long way off.

Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-based electronic toll collection (ETC) system is currently undergoing testing on the Bengaluru-Mysore Highway in Karnataka and the Panipat-Hisar route in Haryana as a pilot project.

Rajasthan stood on top by paying toll tax at toll plaza

The amount of toll collection in Rajasthan is increasing year after year. While this amount was Rs 3619 crore in 2019, it will increase to Rs 5954 crore in 2023-24. In five years, about Rs 22097 crore has been collected from vehicles at the toll points of Rajasthan.

Toll collection in Madhya Pradesh increased from Rs 1809 crore in 2019 to Rs 3766 crore in 2023-24. In MP Rs 13236 crore has been recovered in five years.

Highest collection at toll plaza on Ajmer-Delhi highway

On the Ajmer-Delhi Highway, two toll plazas (Shahjahanpur and Thikaria) have broken records in terms of earnings. In the last five years, about Rs 3000 crore toll tax was collected from these two checkpoints. After this, there is the Bharthana toll plaza of Gujarat, where Rs 2043.80 crore has been collected.

August 5, 2024
High-Security Number Plate to apply till 10th August.
High-security number plate to apply till the 10th of August. The department has extended the last date to apply for a high-security number plate. To drive old vehicles on the road in Rajasthan, vehicle owners must install high-security number plates.

The Transport Department has extended the date of application. Applications for high-security number plate installation in vehicles can now be made until August 10. From August 11, action will be taken against vehicles without a high-security number plate.

Earlier, the Transport Department had given such drivers the last chance till July 31. The department has extended the application date for the second time. The Transport Department started the application process for online number plates in December 2023, which had to be applied by June 30. After this, the department extended the time till 31st July.

But still, only more than 7 lakh vehicles have number plates. In such a situation, the date has been extended by 10 more days.

Easier to monitor

The Transport Department believes that the installation of a high-security number plate will make it easier to develop an intelligent transport system. With this, monitoring through e-challan, pollution, insurance and GPS systems will be done easily.

Furthermore, tracing suspicious vehicles will also become easier. Apart from this, it will also provide the facility to trace locations in real time. A high-security number plate is laser-coated. Moreover, its safe lock cannot be opened. It can be removed only after breaking. In such a situation, if the vehicle is stolen and the thief drives or sells the vehicle with fake license plates, he will be caught.

What is a high-security number plate?

A high-security number plate (HSRP) is a vehicle registration plate that is designed to offer enhanced security features. Thus reducing the risk of car theft and fraud. These plates are often mandated by governments in various countries to ensure better vehicle identification and to streamline the registration process. Here are some key features of high-security number plates:
1. Reflective Sheeting: HSRPs are made using reflective sheeting that improves visibility in low-light conditions and during the night.
2. Unique Laser Code: Each plate has a unique laser-engraved code that is difficult to tamper with or replicate, making it easier to trace and identify vehicles.
3. Hologram: A chromium-based hologram is embedded into the plate to prevent counterfeiting and ensure authenticity.
4. Hot Stamping: The registration number and letters are hot-stamped into the plate to prevent easy removal or tampering.
5. Snap Lock: These plates often come with a snap-lock mechanism. Thus making it difficult to remove the plate without breaking it, thereby deterring theft.
6. Centralized Record: Information about the plate and the vehicle is stored in a centralized database. Which can be accessed by law enforcement agencies for verification and tracking purposes.
The adoption of a high-security number plate can vary by region. Some countries make it mandatory for all vehicles, while others may require it only for new registrations. In Rajasthan, it is been made compulsory to install till the 10th of August 2024.
August 1, 2024
E-License and E-RC Introduced Today
E-License and E-RC have been started from today onward. Moreover, now you can apply online yourself. License and RC smart cards will not be given from Monday. People will be given e-license and e-RC by the transport department. The Transport Department has finalized its preparations.

People will be able to apply for a license and RC in person or by visiting their nearest e-Mitra. Payment will also be done online. After applying, the process of license and RC will be completed in RTO. The link will be sent from the RTO to the applicant’s mobile. Finally, from the link, the applicant will be able to download his e-license and RC. Not only this, kiosks have been installed in RTO offices for the convenience of the people. Moreover, people will be able to get a driver’s license, RC document and PVC print from the kiosk.

There will be an online charge of Rs 30 for PVC print. Moreover, paper prints can be obtained from anywhere. Furthermore, smart card fees will be reduced by Rs 200 from Monday. As of now, Rs 200 is the fee for the smart card for the license-RC.

How to get an e-license and e-RC

Follow the following step-by-step procedure to obtain a digital copy of driving license and RC

Steps to get an e-license
- Visit the transport portal website https://parivahan.gov.in/
- After this go to Driving License Service in Online Service
- Click on Print Driving License in Driving License
- Enter your driving license number or the application number or date of birth on the screen and click on process.
- After this click on Generate OTP
- Click on show details
- E-DL will be displayed on the screen. Finally, download it by clicking on download.
Steps to get e-RC
- Visit the transport portal website https://parivahan.gov.in/
- After this go to Vehicle Related Service in Online Service
- Enter the registration number on the screen and click on the process
- Click on the Download Document tab on the screen and then click on Print Registration Certificate
- Enter the last five digits of your vehicle’s chassis number on the screen
- After this click on Generate OTP
- Click on Show details
- E-RC will be displayed on the screen, which can be downloaded by clicking on download.
Work will be done on holidays in Jaipur

In RTO offices in Jaipur, e-license and e-RC services will be available despite the Shitalashtami holiday on Monday. Moreover, Rajesh Chauhan RTO officer mentioned that personnel have been deployed to the concerned branches.
April 1, 2024

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