‘No need to go RTO for driving licence’: New DL rules to come into effect from June 1 – Details
In a big overhaul, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has simplified driving license procedures across India, paving easier and seamless method of acquiring driving licence. The new rules relax the mandatory driving tests at Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) from June 1 onwards.
The new move will allow aspiring applicants to give their dirivng licence test at the Centre-approved private training centres. As of now, no priviate entity has been allowed to take and approve the driving licence test in the country. These private centres not only conduct the driving tests but also issue certificates if the applicant completes the test successfully.
Checks and balances for private centres
The new rules have clearly jotted out requirements and regulations for private training centres before they start taking driving tests and issue certificates. Some of the requirements are: A minimum of 1 acre of land for two-wheelers and 2 acres for four-wheelers; qualified trainers with a high school diploma; minimum 5 years of experience; and basic knowledge of IT systems and biometrics.
New driving licence fee structure:
The fees of licensing services in the following list:
Learner’s License – RS 150
Learner’s license test – Rs 50
Driving test – Rs 300
Driving license issuance – Rs 200
International Driving Permit – Rs 1,000
License renewal – Rs 200 (after grace period: Rs 300 + Rs 1,000 per year)
Duplicate license for driving instruction school – Rs 5,000
Appeal against licensing authority orders – Rs 500
Change of address or other particulars in the driving license – Rs 200