Know Your Vehicle

About Know Your Vehicle:

• It is a system where all FASTag users submit images of their vehicle and registration certificate to verify that the tag is linked to the correct vehicle.
• Purpose: It was implemented in 2024, in an attempt to prevent the leakages in the FASTag system.
• The whole process has to be repeated every three years to ensure no misuse.
• It is an initiative of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), KYV was notified by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). 
• Know Your Vehicle Ensures
  • The 'One Vehicle One FASTag' rule: KYV supports the idea that each vehicle should have its own valid FASTag account.
  • Preventing fraud or misuse: verifying images and documents helps reduce fake tags, mis-linked vehicles.
  • Ensuring smooth toll travel: without a verified KYV your FASTag may be blocked or flagged, causing delays and extra costs.

What is FASTag?

• It is a device that employs Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for making toll payments directly while the vehicle is in motion. 
• It is a tag used for making toll payments directly from the customers linked prepaid or savings/current account.
• It is also vehicle specific and once it is affixed to a vehicle, it cannot be transferred to another vehicle.
• FASTag can be purchased from any of the National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) Member Banks.