Ministry of Road Transport and Highways extends FASTag validity for PwD

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has revised the guidelines for issuing and renewing exempted FASTags for Persons with Disabilities (PwD), also known as Divyangjan. The new framework aims to simplify toll-related procedures and reduce the need for annual renewals.

Under the revised rules, the validity of an exempted FASTag will be determined by the percentage of disability recorded in a valid Disability Certificate or Unique Disability Identity (UDID) card. Individuals with a disability level between 70% and 100% will receive a FASTag valid for five years. Those with a disability level of 40% or more but less than 70% will receive a FASTag valid for three years.

The policy applies to vehicles specially designed for use by persons with physical disabilities as well as vehicles registered under the ownership type ‘Divyangjan’. Once the extended validity period expires, the FASTag may be renewed subject to continued eligibility and compliance with the National Highways Fee Rules, 2008.