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Now you do not need to give test in Regional Transport Offices (RTO) to get driving license and you will be able to get your driving license from private training center or driving school.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced new rules for getting a driving license in India. These new rules will come into effect from June 1, 2024. Three major changes have been made under the new rules.
There will be 3 major changes in the rules of driving license
- Will be able to give test at driving school – According to the new rules, the existing obligation to give test at RTO for getting a new driving license will end and from June 1, you will be able to give the test at private driving training centers or driving schools. The government will issue a certificate authorizing the private player to take the driving test.
- Fine of Rs 25,000 for driving by a minor – Driving without a license or at high speed will attract heavy fines. Now the fine for this is between 1 to 2 thousand rupees. At the same time, if a minor is caught driving, action will be taken against the parents and a fine of Rs 25,000 will be imposed. Additionally, the vehicle owner’s registration card will be canceled and the minor will be ineligible for a license until he turns 25.
- Documentation will be simplified – The documentation required to obtain a driver’s license will also be simplified. This means that the Ministry will inform applicants in advance about the documents required for the type of license they wish to obtain.
9 lakh old vehicles will be removed
The government’s new rules aim to reduce pollution. For this, by making car emission rules stricter, about 9 lakh old government vehicles will be removed from the roads in different phases.
Application process for driving license
The application process for driver’s license will remain the same. Applicant Official website of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways – https://parivahan.gov.in/ You can submit your application online by visiting. However, one can also visit their respective RTO to submit the application.
