The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has directed all FASTag issuer banks to validate Vehicle Registration Numbers (VRNs) linked to FASTags due to complaints of mismatches between scanned data and actual vehicle number plates. This initiative aims to address discrepancies that could weaken enforcement systems and enable toll evasion, potentially violating the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. NHAI emphasizes that inaccurate vehicle identification impacts revenue collection and undermines the credibility of the Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) ecosystem. FASTag users across India are urged to verify their vehicle registration details, especially those who purchased second-hand vehicles or obtained FASTags several years ago, as older tags may have incorrect records. Users can check their details via their FASTag issuer app and should act promptly to avoid issues, especially with the upcoming rollout of the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system, which relies on automated vehicle identification.