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NHAI Scraps KYV for New Car FASTags from Feb 2026, Boosts User Convenience

The National Highways Authority of India will discontinue the Know Your Vehicle process for all new car FASTags issued from February 1, 2026. For existing car FASTags, KYV will no longer be a routine requirement and will only be triggered by specific complaints. To ensure system integrity, NHAI has strengthened pre-activation norms, requiring Issuer Banks to validate vehicle details from the VAHAN database or RC before activation. These reforms aim to create a more citizen-friendly and hassle-free FASTag ecosystem by completing all verification upfront.

Key Points: NHAI Ends KYV for New Car FASTags from 2026

  • KYV scrapped for new car FASTags
  • Mandatory only for complaint cases
  • Banks must validate pre-activation
  • Online tags also require full validation
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KYV discontinued for cars on new FASTag issued after Feb 1: NHAI

NHAI discontinues Know Your Vehicle process for new car FASTags from Feb 2026, shifting validation to banks pre-activation to ease user hassle.

"This reform will bring significant relief to lakhs of common road users who were facing inconvenience and delays. - Ministry of Road Transport and Highways"

New Delhi, Jan 1

The National Highways Authority of India on Thursday announced to discontinue the Know Your Vehicle process for cars for all new FASTag issuances, with effect from February 1, 2026.

This is a major step to enhance public convenience and eliminate post-activation harassment faced by highway users of cars, jeeps and vans.

"This reform will bring significant relief to lakhs of common road users who were facing inconvenience and delays after FASTag activation due to post-issuance KYV requirements, despite having valid vehicle documents," said the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in a statement.

For existing FASTags already issued to cars, KYV will no longer be mandatory as a routine requirement.

KYV will be required only in specific cases where complaints are received, such as issues related to loose FASTags, incorrect issuance, or misuse. In the absence of any complaint, no KYV will be required for existing car FASTags.

To ensure accuracy, compliance, and system integrity while simplifying the process for users, NHAI has simultaneously strengthened pre-activation validation norms for Issuer Banks.

"FASTag activation will be permitted only after validation of vehicle details from the VAHAN database. The earlier provision allowing validation after activation has been discontinued. Where vehicle details are not available on VAHAN, Issuer Banks must validate details using the Registration Certificate (RC) before activation, with full accountability," according to revised norms.

FASTags sold through online channels will also be activated only after complete validation by banks.

These measures ensure that all vehicle verification is completed upfront, removing the need for repeated follow-ups with customers after FASTag activation.

According to the ministry, these reforms reflect NHAI's continued commitment to making the FASTag ecosystem citizen-friendly, transparent, and technology-driven, while simultaneously strengthening compliance and reducing grievances.

By shifting the responsibility of validation entirely to Issuer Banks prior to activation, NHAI aims to deliver a hassle-free experience for National Highway users.

- IANS

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Priya S
This is a welcome step for customer convenience. However, I hope the banks are properly equipped to handle the pre-activation validation. The last thing we need is delays from their side now.
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Rohit P
Shifting the onus to banks is smart. They have the resources. As a user, I just want my FASTag to work when I stick it on the windshield. Less government interface, better experience. Bharat is moving digital! 💯
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Anjali F
What about commercial vehicles? The article only mentions cars, jeeps, vans. Truck and bus drivers face even bigger harassment at toll plazas. Hope similar reforms are extended to them soon.
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David E
Working in India for 3 years now. The FASTag system is generally efficient, but the post-activation paperwork was confusing. Glad to see it's being streamlined. Makes the daily commute from Gurgaon much simpler.
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Siddharth J
The key is the VAHAN database integration. If that is seamless, this will work wonders. But if there are mismatches in VAHAN data (which happens), will the bank executive know how to resolve it? The success depends on execution.
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Nisha Z
As someone who bought a FASTag online, the activation delay was frustrating. "

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