FASTAG

Definitions

a) Mapper Vehicle Classes :

NETC Mapper is a repository of NETC Tag IDs maintained by NPCI and NETC Switch is used for the purpose of switching NETC transactions to the member banks. This contains below vehicle classification. Toll fare is calculated basis the mapper vehicle class.

Mapper Vehicle Classes
Mapper Vehicle Class	Vehicle Class Description
1	Two wheeler
2	Three - Wheeler Passenger
3	Three - wheeler Freight
4	Car / Jeep / Van
5	Light Commercial vehicle 2-axle
6	Light Commercial vehicle 3-axle
7	Bus 2-axle
8	Bus 3-axle
9	Mini-Bus
10	Truck 2 - axle
11	Truck 3 - axle
12	Truck 4 - axle
13	Truck 5 - axle
14	Truck 6 - axle
15	Truck Multi axle ( 7 and above)
16	Earth Moving Machinery
17	Heavy Construction machinery
18	Tractor
19	Tractor with trailer
20	Tata Ace or Similar Mini Light Commercial Vehicle

b) Tag Vehicle Classes

Tag class is as per the vehicle class defined under NETC program and tolling categories of the toll plaza. There are 7 Tag classes as per tolling class at the toll plaza of National Highway. These classes are written on FASTag. Issuer can identify the Fastag with classes written on the tag. Toll plaza system also identifies the FASTag class.

Tag Vehicle Classes
Tag Class	Class Description	Colour	Tag Image
4	Car / Jeep / Van/ Tata Ace and similar mini light commercial vehicle	Blue
5	Light Commercial Vehicle	Orange
6	Three Axle Commercial Vehicles	Yellow
7	Bus/Truck	Green
12	4 to 6 axle	Violet

c) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ( GVWR)

The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), or gross vehicle mass (GVM) is the maximum operating weight/mass of a vehicle as specified by the manufacturer including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo.

Reference –

MoRTH Notification S.O. 728 (E) dated 18.10.1996 for Vehicle Classification on GVW and Axle

Requirement

Since start of the program, we observed below challenges that are faced by various stakeholder in the existing system.  FASTag is issued basis Axle of vehicle which is not written on Vehicle Registration certificate. GVW is always mentioned on the Vehicle registration certificate.  Tolling is done basis Axle of the vehicle but RC copy follows the GVW.  Due to this difference, Issuer Banks are finding difficulty in identifying the correct vehicle class of vehicle for FASTag issuance. This is resulting in customer complaints and disputes between Bank and concessionaire.  GVW of Vehicle type “7 Axle and more”, Earth Moving Machinery and Heavy Construction Equipment is not available in notification. Passenger carrying capacity of 3 Axle Bus is also not available. This needs to be clarified that Tolling of Bus 3 Axle shall be done under Bus 2 axle category or separate category.  There is Vehicle category defined as LCV – 3 Axle which is not defined in any document. Clarification is requested to identify this type of vehicle. Since start of the program, we have not observed any such vehicle. In order to bring clarity for FASTag issuance, the below clarification is being proposed with pictorial presentation of vehicle with Axle count and GVW against each mapper class and Tag Class, so as to make the issuers accountable for the right tag issuance.

FasTag Vehicle Classification
Tag Vehicle Class	Vehicle Class Description	Mapper Vehicle Class	GVWR	No. Of Axle	Sample Image
NA ( No Fastag Applicable)	Two wheeler	Mapper Class (1)	No Fastag is issued	NA
NA ( No Fastag Applicable)	Three - Wheeler Passenger	Mapper Class (2)	No Fastag is issued	NA
NA ( No Fastag Applicable)	Three - Wheeler Freight	Mapper Class (3)	No Fastag is issued	NA

FasTag Vehicle Classification
Tag Vehicle Class	Vehicle Class Description	Mapper Vehicle Class	GVWR	No. Of Axle	Sample Image
Two wheeler	Car / Jeep / Van	Mapper Class (4)	GVW <=7,500 Kgs	NA
Two wheeler	Tata Ace or Similar Mini Light Commercial Vehicle	Mapper Class (20) NA	GVW <=7,500 Kgs	NA

FasTag Vehicle Classification
Tag Vehicle Class	Vehicle Class Description	Mapper Vehicle Class	GVWR	No. Of Axle	Sample Image
Tag Class (5)	Light Commercial vehicle 2-axle	Mapper Class (5)	GVW >7,500 Kgs but <= 12,000 Kgs	2 Axle
Tag Class (5)	Mini-Bus	Mapper Class (9) NA	GVW >7,500 Kgs but <= 12,000 Kgs	2 Axle

FasTag Vehicle Classification
Tag Vehicle Class	Vehicle Class Description	Mapper Vehicle Class	GVWR	No. Of Axle	Sample Image
Tag Class (7)	Bus 2-axle	Mapper Class (7)	GVW > 12,000 Kgs but <= 16,200 Kgs	2 Axle
Tag Class (7)	Truck 2 - axle	Mapper Class (10)	GVW > 12,000 Kgs but <= 16,200 Kgs	2 Axle

FasTag Vehicle Classification
Tag Vehicle Class	Vehicle Class Description	Mapper Vehicle Class	GVWR	No. Of Axle	Sample Image
Tag Class (6)	Light Commercial vehicle 3-axle	Mapper Class (6)		3 Axle
	Bus 3-axle	Mapper Class (8)	GVW > 16,200 Kgs but <= 25,000 Kgs	3 Axle
	Truck 3 – axle ( Rigid)	Mapper Class (11)	GVW > 16,200 Kgs but <= 25,000 Kgs	3 Axle
	Truck 3 - axle ( Semi- Articulated)	Mapper Class (11)	GVW > 16,200 Kgs but <= 25,000 Kgs	3 Axle

FasTag Vehicle Classification
Tag Vehicle Class	Vehicle Class Description	Mapper Vehicle Class	GVWR	No. Of Axle	Sample Image
Tag Class (12)	Truck 4 - axle	Mapper Class (12)	GVW > 25,000 Kgs but <= 36,600 Kgs	4 Axle
	Truck 5 - axle	Mapper Class (13)	GVW> 36,600 Kgs but <= 45,400 Kgs	5 Axle
	Truck 6 – axle ( Rigid)	Mapper Class (14)	GVW> 45,400 Kgs but <= 54,200 Kgs	6 Axle

FasTag Vehicle Classification
Tag Vehicle Class	Vehicle Class Description	Mapper Vehicle Class	GVWR	No. Of Axle	Sample Image
Tag Class (15)	Truck Multi axle ( 7 and above)	Mapper Class (15)	GVW>54,200 Kgs	7 Axle and More
Tag Class (16)	Earth Moving Machinery	Mapper Class (16)	NA	NA
Tag Class (16)	Heavy Construction machinery	Mapper Class (17)	NA	NA

FasTag Vehicle Classification
Tag Vehicle Class	Vehicle Class Description	Mapper Vehicle Class	GVWR	No. Of Axle	Sample Image
NA	Tractor	Mapper Class (18)	No FASTAG is issued	NA
NA	Tractor with trailer	Mapper Class (19)	No FASTAG is issued	NA