The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced new rules for obtaining a driving license in India, according to which driving test will not have to be given in RTOs from June 1. Under the new rules the application process has been made easier. Keeping in mind the safety of the environment and people, there has been a change in the amount of fine and fees. Know here what all the drivers have to keep in mind from June 1. (Photo courtesy: Freepik)
Where to give driving test
To get a driving license, from June 1, 2024, driving test will have to be given in private driving training centers instead of RTO. Not only this, only these training centers will have the right to organize tests and issue certificates. (Photo courtesy: Freepik)
New rules regarding pollution
The government has also issued guidelines to reduce gas and pollution emissions from vehicles, which includes phasing out and replacing 900,000 old government vehicles. (Photo courtesy: Freepik)
For which mistakes will penalty be imposed?
From June 1, 2024, a fine of Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 will be imposed for driving more than the prescribed speed. If a minor is caught driving a vehicle, there is a provision of a fine of Rs 25,000. If this is done, the license of the minor will not be issued till the age of 25 years and a provision has been made to cancel the registration of the owner of the vehicle. (Photo courtesy: Freepik)
The process of making license became easier
The process of making driving license in the country has been simplified, under which from now on the documents required for making license for two-wheeler and four-wheeler will be informed in advance. (Photo courtesy- Paytm)
Application for making driving license
There has been no change in the application process for driving license. If the applicants wish, they can visit the official website of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. For offline application, contact the nearest RTO office. (Photo courtesy: Freepik)
Driving license fees
According to the Ministry of Road and Transport, for issuing learner’s license, a fee of Rs 150 will have to be paid along with Form 3. The fee for learner license test or re-test has been kept at Rs 50. Driving test fee is Rs 300 and license issuance fee is Rs 200. The fee for issuing an international driving permit has been fixed at Rs 1000 and the fee for adding another vehicle to the permit has been fixed at Rs 500. For renewal of old driving license, you will have to pay Rs 200 and if you apply after the last date, you will have to pay Rs 300 + Rs 1,000 extra fee. To change the information present in the driving license, a fee of Rs 200 will have to be paid. (Photo courtesy- Paytm)