As per the amended rules, which will come into force from 15th April, 2026, vehicles carrying excess load will be charged based on the percentage of overloading with no overload fee for up to 10% excess load.
For vehicle overload of more than 10% and up to 40%, fees will be charged at two times of the base rate 2 while those carrying above 40% of the prescribed weight will be charged four times the base rate, the ministry of road transport and highways said in a notification.
“Overloading will be determined using certified weight measurement devices installed at fee plazas,” it said, adding no overload fee shall be levied in cases where weighment facilities are not available at fee plazas.
The notification further said that overloading fees shall be collected through FASTag only and details of overloaded vehicles will be recorded and reported to the National Vehicle Register (VAHAN).
Further, vehicles entering National Highways without a valid FASTag will attract applicable provisions under existing rules, it said.
However, the provisions will not apply to certain private investment projects executed prior to commencement, unless concessionaires consent to adopt the revised rules, it clarified.
“The amendment is expected to improve compliance, reduce road damage caused by overloaded vehicles, and promote safer and more efficient movement of goods across National Highways,” it added.