New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- The government on Tuesday initiated a special drive to remove all sorts of speed breakers on national highways to ensure hassle-free traffic movement, especially on toll plazas, after bringing the FASTag system.

"A special drive has been initiated for removal of all sorts of speed breakers on National Highways. The step comes in a bid to ensure smooth and hassle-free traffic movement, especially at toll plazas. With the effective implementation of FASTag on toll plazas and conversion of cash toll lanes to FASTag lanes, the speed breakers/ rumble strips constructed at toll plazas are being removed with immediate effect for smooth vehicular movement," the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said in a statement.

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