Tag: RTO and Transport Office India

Every driver in India needs to have a driving licence. Without this document you are not allowed to drive in the country. If you lose your driving license, you will have to apply for a duplicate one to be able to drive. Things to Do if You Lost Your Driving Licence: Go to the police (more…)

Driving licenses are now being issued in the form of a smart card as opposed to the conventional book model. Applicants should visit the website of the transport department of their state to make an application for a smart card driving license. The RTO (Regional Transport Department) of every city and state has been provided (more…)

Individuals who have shifted their residential address will have to make an application to their respective Regional Transport Office to reflect the change in their driving licence. The first step to having your residential address changed in your driving license is to obtain a No Objection Certificate / Clearance Certificate from the RTO from where (more…)

Learning to ride a two wheeler is one of the first steps to procure a license. A Learner’s License can be procured as early as 16 years and is mandatory for individuals who wish to eventually earn their Driving License. Appearing for a license test may not be everyone’s cup of tea, as not passing (more…)

Traffic accidents in India are a pretty common occurrence. India has one of the highest rates of road accidents in the world. As per the data provided by the Indian Road Congress, a road accident takes place in India every 4 minutes. Most of these accidents could be avoided if traffic rules had been followed (more…)

Driving and maintaining a car is not an easy task. Also driving a car is boring but it is a task which can be made fun through certain driving tips and hacks. Using a custom-made phone holder: Talking on the phone while driving can be dangerous. Using a custom-made phone holder can reduce the hazards, such (more…)

When you ride a two wheeler, you will often see boards that say ‘Wear Helmet, Drive Safe’ or ‘Speed thrills but kills’. These are to be taken very seriously. The worst and most unfortunate thing that can ever happen to someone on the road is an accident. Given the rate at which traffic is increasing (more…)

If you have decided to join driving classes, there must have been multiple questions you have thought of. It is understandable that you must be excited to learn driving, but don’t forget to research and choose the right driving school before you join. Bangalore being a big city relies heavily on cars as a regular (more…)

Traffic is the bane of every city dweller’s existence. Ever since the 70’s, there has been a constant rise the number of vehicles over the years. With time, cars have become more of a necessity than a luxury as manufacturers roll out new models almost each quarter. With facilities like car loan and EMI payments, (more…)

All of us remember a time, which now seems like eons ago, when petrol prices hovered around Rs 50 for a litre. Though, deemed as high for those times, the price at which fuel retails now, can be termed as nothing short of insane. The prices of diesel and petrol have shot up in the (more…)

Whether it’s a vacation or a business trip, there is something liberating about driving in a different city/country. When you’re the one taking the wheel, you aren’t at the mercy of a driver or chauffeur to take you around. You can leave when you choose and have the freedom to make unscheduled stops along the (more…)

Owning a car is no longer a luxury or a dream that the common man can’t fulfil. Cars have come a long way from being a luxury asset for the rich to an affordable mode of transport used by a huge population of middle class Indians for their daily commute to work. With increasing population, (more…)

When a driver’s ability to drive is reduced due to some reason it can be dangerous to the driver and those around him/her. The reason for driver impairment can be blamed on factors like fatigue, injury, infirmity, natural ageing, consumption of alcohol/drug or a combination of these. The most common driver impairment however are ‘fatigue’ (more…)

As a proud car owner, or aspiring owner, most of us would be concerned about getting the best deal on our car insurance and ensuring there’s not a scratch on our cars. However, even more important than this is the document that gives us the authority to drive one in the first place- a driver’s (more…)

If you are not an Indian citizen and want to obtain a driving licence, there is a procedure availed by the government. As a driver when you are driving the vehicle on the roads of India, there are certain rules to be followed therefore knowing the traffic rules and sign is of utmost importance before (more…)

Are you planning to shift to another state or union territory with your vehicle? The transfer of a vehicle from one state to another requires legal documentation and paperwork. Every state and union territory has local RTOs who regulate guidelines and manage the transfer of vehicles. If you are going to another state/UT for less (more…)