Driving License Rules: Those who want to apply for a new driving license will not need to visit the Regional Transport Office (RTO).
Driving License Rules: The rules for getting a driving license have changed. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has changed many rules. Those who want to apply for a new driving license will not need to visit the Regional Transport Office (RTO). Rather, you will be able to give the driving test by going to a private training center or driving school. You will also get a driving eligibility certificate from here. Currently, in many cities of the country, driving licenses are given by giving tests in driving schools. In such a situation, now this rule will be implemented across the country.
In the new rule, it will not be necessary to give a test at the RTO to get a new driving license. Instead, you will be able to go to a private driving training center and give the test. These centers will be given permission to take driving tests and issue driving certificates. In such a situation, the black marketing going on in the RTO or the commission given to the brokers will also end. Also, you will not need to visit the RTO again and again.
Application process for getting a new license
You can apply for a driving license online through https://parivahan.gov.in/. You can visit the RTO to apply through the manual process. The application fee depends on the type of license. You have to visit the RTO to submit the documents and demonstrate your driving skills for the license.
Licence fees and charges
Learner’s Licence (Form 3): Rs 150
Learner’s Licence Test (or Repeat Test): Rs 50
Driving Test (or Re-Test): Rs 300
Issuance of Driving Licence: Rs 200
International Driving Permit: Rs 1000
Adding another vehicle category to the licence: Rs 500
Driving Licence Renewal: Rs 200
Late Renewal (after grace period): Rs 1300
Duplicate licence for driving instruction school: Rs 5000
Appeal against orders of licensing authority: Rs 500
Change of address or other details in driving licence: Rs 200
Minor will be fined Rs 25,000
Fast driving will attract a fine between Rs 1,000 and Rs 2,000. A minor caught driving will be fined Rs 25,000. Not only this, the minor’s father can also be jailed along with a challan of up to Rs 25,000. According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the vehicle owner’s registration card will be cancelled and the minor will be ineligible for a licence until the age of 25.
