Divyangjan FASTag validity set at 3–5 years from 2 Oct: eligibility

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• FASTAG RULES Divyangjan FASTag validity gets longer Exempted FASTag rules change from 2 October 2026 for eligible Divyangjan and PwD vehicles.
• WHAT CHANGED Annual renewal cycle ends Validity is now linked to the disability percentage recorded in accepted documents.
• THE NUMBER Higher disability means five years 70%–100% A recorded disability in this band maps to five-year exempted FASTag validity.
• THE OTHER BAND Three years for the next band 40%–<70% A recorded disability from 40% to below 70% maps to three-year validity.
• CHECK BEFORE TRAVEL Keep records and tag status aligned Verify the eligible vehicle category, supporting documents and active exempted FASTag before a highway trip.
• READ THE FULL STORY See who qualifies and what changes Read the full guide to the revised Divyangjan FASTag exemption rules.
• READ THE FULL STORY Get the full breakdown Sources, numbers and what to watch next.