FASTag Rules: Just a heads up for Fastag users, the rules are changing next month on February 1st, and it’s going to affect you directly. The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) is rolling out these new rules. Starting February 1st, the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process for cars will no longer be in place for new Fastags. This change is specifically for new Fastags issued for cars, jeeps, and vans. Let’s dive into the details.

New FASTag rules from February 1

From February 1st, the KYV process will be dropped for cars on new FASTags, which means private vehicle owners can breathe a sigh of relief from those annoying post-activation issues. Before, KYV was a post-activation check to confirm vehicle details, but it often led to delays and required users to keep following up, even when they had already submitted valid documents at the time of purchase. To fix this hassle, they’re getting rid of the KYV process.

This new FASTag rule will be in effect for FASTags bought from both physical stores and online. With this new rule, users can enjoy using FASTags without any interruptions or delays. Plus, older FASTags won’t need regular KYV checks anymore. Users will only have to do KYV if there’s a specific problem, like receiving the wrong FASTag, having a loose or damaged tag, or if there’s suspected misuse.

A thorough investigation will already be conducted

With the new rules, banks will now carry out a detailed vehicle verification before activating a Fastag. They’ll first match the vehicle’s data with the vehicle database. If they can’t find the info, they’ll verify it using the registration certificate. The same rules will apply for those buying Fastags online.