Driving Licence New Rules : The central government has recently announced new rules for obtaining a driving licence, and it is very important for you to be aware of them. Let’s understand what these new rules are regarding the driving licence.
Now, you no longer need to visit the Regional Transport Office (RTO) to get your driving licence. There’s no need to stand in long queues or wait for hours. This new rule by the central government has made everyone very happy. Yes, you heard it right — there is no longer a requirement to take a driving test at the RTO to get your licence.
According to the changes made in the necessary conditions for obtaining a driving licence, applicants are not required to take any kind of driving test at the RTO. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced these new guidelines, and they are already in effect. This is indeed great news and a big relief for people.
Driving Licence New Rules : Driving Schools and Training
The ministry has clearly stated that applicants will no longer need to wait for driving tests at the RTO. Now, you can register for a driving licence through any authorized driving training institute.
If the applicant successfully passes the required tests at the training school, they will receive a certificate from the institute. Based on this certificate, the applicant’s driving licence will be issued without needing to take a separate test at the RTO.
Requirements for Driving Training Institutions
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For two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and light motor vehicles, the training facility must have at least one acre of land.
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For medium and heavy passenger or goods vehicles (including trailers), a minimum of two acres of land is required.
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Trainers must have at least a 12th-grade education and a minimum of five years of driving experience with a good understanding of traffic rules.
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The course for light motor vehicles will last up to four weeks (29 hours) in total.
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Out of these, 21 hours will focus on practical driving on different types of roads such as rural roads, city roads, highways, parking, reversing, and uphill/downhill driving.
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The remaining 8 hours will cover theoretical topics like traffic rules, road safety, accident causes, first aid, and fuel efficiency (petrol/diesel management).
Increased Penalties for Traffic Violations
The central government has also approved a revision of fines for those driving without a valid licence. Any driver caught violating this rule will now have to pay a fine of ₹2,000.
You can also check how much fine (challan) has been imposed on your vehicle through various online portals.
If a minor (underage person) is caught driving a vehicle, the penalty will be much stricter. Under the new rules, there will be a fine of ₹25,000, and legal action will be taken against the parents or vehicle owner. Additionally, the vehicle’s registration certificate may also be cancelled in such cases.