Toll rules · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-15
FASTag vehicle classes (VC4, VC5, VC7…) and what to do if you're overcharged
The class printed on your FASTag decides which toll rate you pay. A wrong class means the wrong toll, and it can get the tag blacklisted.
Quick answer
The class on your FASTag tells the toll system what kind of vehicle you drive. VC4 is for cars, jeeps and vans (and Tata Ace-type mini trucks); VC5 for light commercial vehicles and mini-buses; VC7 for 2-axle buses and trucks; VC6 for 3-axle commercial vehicles; VC12 for 4–6 axle trucks; VC15 for 7+ axle trucks; VC16 for earth-moving and construction machinery. If your tag shows the wrong class, ask your bank for a replacement tag of the right class.
The tag classes
| Tag class | Vehicles | Weight (GVW) / axles |
|---|---|---|
| VC4 | Car, jeep, van; Tata Ace-type mini LCV | Up to 7,500 kg |
| VC5 | Light commercial vehicle (2-axle), mini-bus | 7,500 – 12,000 kg |
| VC7 | Bus (2-axle), truck (2-axle) | 12,000 – 16,200 kg |
| VC6 | 3-axle commercial: LCV, bus or truck | 16,200 – 25,000 kg |
| VC12 | Truck with 4, 5 or 6 axles | Up to 36,600 / 45,400 / 54,200 kg |
| VC15 | Truck with 7 or more axles | Above 54,200 kg |
| VC16 | Earth-moving and heavy construction machinery | — |
From IHMCL's FASTag issuance vehicle classification document (July 2025). FASTags aren't issued for two-wheelers, three-wheelers or tractors, and two-wheelers pay no toll on national highways.
How the class sets your toll
Toll rates on national highways are set per kilometre for six fee categories, and every plaza publishes its rates by category. The tag class maps your vehicle to one of them. The base rates fixed in 2007-08, which are revised every year, show how much the category matters:
| Fee category | Base rate (2007-08), ₹/km |
|---|---|
| Car / jeep / van / LMV | 0.65 |
| LCV / LGV / mini-bus | 1.05 |
| Bus / truck (2 axles) | 2.20 |
| 3-axle commercial | 2.40 |
| Heavy construction / multi-axle (4–6 axles) | 3.45 |
| Oversized (7+ axles) | 4.20 |
Base rates from NH fee notifications; actual toll is revised yearly and differs by plaza. Check a plaza's rates on its toll plaza page.
If your tag has the wrong class
A car tag (VC4) on a truck underpays; a truck tag on a car overpays. The plaza system flags a mismatch between the vehicle and the tag's class, and NHAI's FAQ says such a tag is liable to be blacklisted. Since 2024, new tags are issued only after checking the vehicle against VAHAN, to stop class mismatches.
- Check the class on your tag It's printed on the FASTag and shown in your bank's app.
- Ask for a replacement of the correct class Banks treat this as a replacement. At Axis Bank it's the "mismatched" replacement, ₹100. See replace or reissue a FASTag.
- Dispute any overcharge If you were charged a higher class's toll, raise a dispute with your bank for the difference. See wrong or double deduction.
Questions drivers ask
What is VC4 in FASTag?
VC4 is the class for cars, jeeps and vans, and also Tata Ace-type mini trucks, with gross vehicle weight up to 7,500 kg.
Which FASTag class is for a truck?
It depends on the axles: VC7 for a 2-axle truck, VC6 for 3 axles, VC12 for 4 to 6 axles and VC15 for 7 or more axles.
What happens if my FASTag has the wrong vehicle class?
You may be charged the wrong toll, and the tag can be blacklisted for a class mismatch. Ask your bank for a replacement tag of the correct class.
Do two-wheelers need a FASTag?
No. FASTags aren't issued for two-wheelers, and no toll is charged from two-wheelers on national highways.
Estimate toll by vehicle type · Check your tag's details
Sources we checked
- IHMCL – FASTag issuance vehicle classification document · 2 Jul 2025
- NHAI – FAQ on FASTag · Feb 2021
- Gazette S.O. 1157(E) – plaza fee notification
- PIB – no user fee for two-wheelers · 21 Aug 2025
- PIB – FASTag measures incl. VAHAN validation · 14 Jan 2026