The government has taken a major step to ease travel for car owners on national highways.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced that the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process linked to FASTag will be removed for cars, jeeps, and vans.
This decision is aimed at reducing unnecessary hassles and making toll payments smoother for everyday motorists.
Why KYV Was a Problem for Drivers
Earlier, even after activating a FASTag, many users faced repeated document checks and follow-ups with banks.
In some cases, FASTags were blocked despite valid documents.
These issues often caused delays at toll plazas and frustration for vehicle owners.
NHAI says the new change directly addresses these long-standing complaints.
New Rule Effective From February 1, 2026
The updated rule will apply to all new FASTags issued from February 1, 2026.
Once a FASTag is activated for a car, jeep, or van, there will be no need for a separate KYV process.
This means new vehicle owners can start using FASTag immediately without any extra verification steps.
Existing FASTag Users Also Get Relief
The benefit is not limited to new FASTag users.
Existing car-category FASTags will also be free from routine KYV checks.
KYV will now be done only if there is a specific issue, such as wrong vehicle classification, misuse of the tag, or a technical problem.
If no complaint is raised, users will not be asked to complete any additional verification.
Banks Will Now Handle Vehicle Verification
With KYV removed, banks issuing FASTags will have greater responsibility. Before activating a FASTag, banks must verify vehicle details using the government’s VAHAN database.
If vehicle data is not available in VAHAN, verification will be done using the vehicle’s registration certificate.
Banks will be fully responsible for ensuring accurate verification, whether the FASTag is purchased online or offline.
Making FASTag More User-Friendly
NHAI says these changes are meant to make the FASTag system more transparent, technology-driven, and citizen-friendly.
Shifting verification responsibility to banks will reduce post-activation issues for drivers.
The move is expected to lower complaints, improve traffic flow at toll plazas, and make highway travel faster and more reliable for millions of motorists across the country.
