Driving Licence

A driver license is essentially a legal document which acts as proof of an individual’s ability to operate a motorcycle, bus, car or truck on roads (public). In other words, no individual has the right to operate a motor vehicle unless he has a valid driving license which authorizes him to drive a vehicle of a specific class/category.

The State Motor Vehicle Department is responsible for an efficient road transport mechanism for smooth movement of freight and citizens in the state. Each RTO consists of one Regional Transport Officer (RTO), Addl RTO (Enforcement), Inspector of Motor Vehicle IMV, Addl RTO (General), Traffic Inspectors, Asst RTO, Traffic Sub-Inspectors and Enforcement officials among others. RTO personnel are responsible for enforcing the Motor Vehicle Act and Rules in respective State.

Driving License

Citizens can approach an RTO which is the licensing authority in their region, to apply for a driver’s license. In other words, individuals can choose to apply in-person or online. The procedure to apply for a driver’s license in-person is listed below:

• Citizens should locate their nearest RTO
• Application for form 4 (application for licence to drive) can be downloaded from the state RTO website. Alternatively, form 4 can be obtained from the RTO office as well.
• The application form should be filled out. Applicants should also have some required documents as listed below:
  • Learner’s license (valid)
  • Driving certificate in Form-5 (transport vehicle)
  • Proof of address
  • Proof of age
  • Three passport-sized photographs
• The required application form along with the required documents should be submitted at an RTO office after payment of fees
• RTO officials will check the submitted documents, following which, a driving test will be scheduled
• An applicant should take a driving test within 180 days of the issue of learner’s license
• An individual will have to drive his vehicle in the presence of an examiner who will gauge the former’s knowledge vis-a-vis traffic signals and rules
• If the examiner gives the go-ahead, the candidate will receive the driver license