# New FASTag Rules for PwD Users Effective Today

> Eligible PwD users get 3-5 year FASTag validity under new rules effective October 2, 2026.
- Title: New FASTag Rules for PwD Users Effective Today | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: fastag, nhai, divyangjan, persons with disabilities, pwr, toll system, roadways, business, money, news, Rules, PwD
- Source: Financialexpress — https://financialexpress.com/business/roadways-new-fastag-validity-rules-now-in-effect-what-eligible-pwd-users-should-know-4352772
- Author: Anamika Sinha
- Published: 2026-10-03T02:39:39+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fastag, nhai, divyangjan, persons with disabilities, pwr, toll system, roadways, business, money, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Divyangjan and PwD users with 40-70% disability now get 3-5 year FASTag validity instead of annual renewals.