From Financialexpress · Anamika Sinha · · 1m
New FASTag Rules for PwD Users Effective Today
Eligible PwD users get 3-5 year FASTag validity under new rules effective October 2, 2026.
In brief
Eligible PwD users get 3-5 year FASTag validity under new rules effective October 2, 2026. Divyangjan and PwD users with 40-70% disability now get 3-5 year FASTag validity instead of annual renewals. Originally reported by Financialexpress.
New FASTag Rules Effective
Government revises FASTag rules for Divyangjan and Persons with Disabilities, extending validity to 3 or 5 years based on disability percentage, effective October 2, 2026.
Validity Periods by Disability
Those with 70% to 100% disability get five-year FASTag validity; those with 40% to less than 70% disability get three-year validity.
Who Qualifies
Vehicles specially designed for physical disabilities or registered under Divyangjan ownership type qualify for exempted FASTags.
Renewal Process
Eligible beneficiaries can review their FASTag after the three- or five-year period if they continue meeting eligibility requirements.
NHAI Statement
NHAI states changes aim to simplify toll procedures and reduce repeated formalities for eligible beneficiaries.
At a glance
Divyangjan and PwD users with 40-70% disability now get 3-5 year FASTag validity instead of annual renewals.
