New Delhi, April 14 -- The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) notified the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2026, to streamline the fee collection for overloaded vehicles. The amendment focused on rationalizing the penalties for carrying excess weight while strengthening enforcement mechanisms across the national highway network.

This move aimed to reduce the physical damage caused to roads and improve safety for all commuters by ensuring that freight vehicles adhered to permissible weight limits.

"The amendment seeks to promote compliance with prescribed load limits and enhance road safety while protecting highway infrastructure," the Ministry stated.

Under the revised ...