FASTag Annual Pass Eligibility Criteria & Usage Restrictions

Are you fed up with stopping every few hours to pay a toll? An annual FASTag pass can improve your trip on highways. This pass is ideal for regular travellers, long-distance commuters, tourists, and business users. 

However, there are some routes and set eligibility criteria to enjoy the complete benefit of the FASTag annual pass. Knowing these rules will help you avoid confusion so you can plan your trip better and have seamless travel journeys. 

 

 

Before applying for the FASTag Annual Pass, it’s important to understand the eligibility requirements that determine who can avail this facility and ensure seamless toll transactions.

 

• Vehicle Type: 

The Annual Pass can only be purchased for non-commercial, privately-owned vehicles. Examples include cars, vans, and jeeps. Commercial vehicles, such as buses, trucks, and taxis, are not eligible for the Annual Pass.

 

• Registered FASTag Account: 

When applying, the driver must ensure the vehicle has an active FASTag linked to the vehicle registration number (VRN). The FASTag must also not be inactive, blacklisted, or linked to multiple vehicles.

 

• Valid Vehicle Registration: 

The vehicle must also have a valid RC (Registered Certificate) associated with a driver registration under the owner's name used for FASTag activation.

 

• Linked Bank or Payment Account: 

The FASTag must be linked to a verified bank account, wallet, or issuer account to ensure seamless activation and renewal of the Annual Pass.

 

• Compliance with NHAI Guidelines: 

The Annual Pass is only valid at highways under NHAI & MoRTH jurisdiction. It is the user's responsibility to ensure their vehicle type and tag meet the official eligibility requirements under the Rajmarg Yatra app or on their IHMCL/NHAI website.

Here are the categories of vehicles and users not eligible to apply for the FASTag Annual Pass:

• Commercial Vehicles: Trucks, buses, taxis, and goods carriers are disqualified, as the Annual Pass is limited to private and non-commercial vehicles only.

• Blacklisted or Inactive FASTag Holders: Vehicles registered with a blacklisted, inactive or duplicate FASTag will not be eligible for the Annual Pass until the existing FASTag issues have been addressed.

• Vehicles Without Valid Registration (RC): Any vehicle without a valid RC or registered in another country or state authorities is not eligible.

• Vehicles Using State or Private Highways Frequently: You will not benefit from the Annual Pass scheme if you mainly use these roads. State highways and privately operated expressways are not applicable under the Annual Pass scheme.

• Unverified FASTag Accounts: FASTag users who have not verified and linked their account with their KYC document, bank or wallet are not eligible to purchase the Annual Pass.

While the FASTag Annual Pass makes toll payments easier, there are some significant restrictions to keep in mind:

• The pass is not valid for commercial vehicle use. The pass will be deactivated immediately if placed in a commercial vehicle. 

• The pass is non-transferable and must remain in the vehicle it is issued for. 

• The pass is valid only on toll plazas managed by the NHAI. It will not be valid on state highways, municipal roads, or expressways, including the Yamuna Expressway or the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.

• The pass should not be shared between vehicles, even if the same individual owns it. 

• The pass will also expire when the user takes a limited number of trips or after one year, whichever comes first.

 

The FASTag annual pass offers convenience and a simplified process for highway travel. It saves time and toll costs with easy cashless travelling on convenient routes.