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The full form of RTO is the Regional Transport Office (रीजनल ट्रांसपोर्ट ऑफिस). Transport is a state subject under the 7th schedule of the Indian Constitution. However, the Regional Transport Office is governed by the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988. Its main function is to provide registration of the vehicles, driving licence, and road tax collection. In recent times, many digital initiatives were launched by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). The vehicle details and application for driving licence can be obtained through Vahan and Sarathi respectively under ‘parivahan’ web portal in India.
RTO regulates strict guidelines for road safety to avoid accidents. The High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) and Fastag helps in tracking vehicles against theft and other illegal activities. RTO also imposes online and offline traffic challan for over-speeding, violation of seat belt, helmet, traffic signal light, drink and drive help in decreasing the rate of road accidents.
Statewise RTO Codes in India
| S.No. | State / Union Territory | RTO Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | AP |
| 2 | Arunachal Pradesh | AR |
| 3 | Assam | AS |
| 4 | Bihar | BR |
| 5 | Chhattisgarh | CG |
| 6 | Goa | GA |
| 7 | Gujarat | GJ |
| 8 | Haryana | HR |
| 9 | Himachal Pradesh | HP |
| 10 | Jharkhand | JH |
| 11 | Jammu and Kashmir | JK |
| 12 | Karnataka | KA |
| 13 | Kerala | KL |
| 14 | Ladakh | LA |
| 15 | Madhya Pradesh | MP |
| 16 | Maharashtra | MH |
| 17 | Manipur | MN |
| 18 | Meghalaya | ML |
| 19 | Mizoram | MZ |
| 20 | Nagaland | NL |
| 21 | Delhi | DL |
| 22 | Odisha | OD |
| 23 | Punjab | PB |
| 24 | Puducherry | PY |
| 25 | Rajasthan | RJ |
| 26 | Sikkim | SK |
| 27 | Tamil Nadu | TN |
| 28 | Tripura | TR |
| 29 | Uttar Pradesh | UP |
| 30 | Uttarakhand | UK |
| 31 | West Bengal | WB |
| 32 | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | AN |
| 33 | Chandigarh | CH |
| 34 | Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu | DD |
| 35 | Lakshadweep | LD |
Functions of Road Transport Office
- Registration of Vehicle: The Regional Transport Office (RTO) maintains a record of vehicle ownership transfer, NOC, and hypothecation. Hypothecation is using your vehicle as a collateral for taking a loan without handing over the physical possession of the vehicle.
- Licence for Driving Vehicle: The RTO examines the driving test of the vehicle, issues driver’s licence and renews them after their expiry date. They provide licenses for driving schools and trainers as well.
- Road Taxes and Permits: They are responsible for the collection of road taxes and authorize vehicle permits as per the regulations in India.
- Road Safety Rules: The RTO conducts inspection for vehicle fitness, checks insurance and pollution certificates and takes necessary legal action against the violators to assure road safety.
About Regional Transport Office
The Regional Transport Office (RTO) or District Transport Office or Regional Transport Authority (RTA) was formed under the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988. Its main purpose is to execute rules and regulations related to the road transportation and keep a track record of all vehicles and drivers within its jurisdiction.
The office of RTO is responsible for issuing driving licence, permits, certificate of vehicle fitness and No Objection Certificate(NOC). The RTO office collects road taxes, inspect vehicle documents, checking of PUC certificates, and assure the safety of lives on the road.
List of Common Fines by RTO
| S.No. | Offence | Fine Amount |
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| 1 | Driving without a valid Driving License (DL) | Rs.5,000 |
| 2 | Driving without a valid Registration Certificate (RC) |
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| 3 | Driving without valid Insurance |
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| 4 | Driving two-wheeler vehicle without Helmet | Rs.1,000 and License disqualification for 3 months |
| 5 | Driving four-wheeler without Seatbelt | Rs.1,000 |
| 6 | Over-speeding (Light Motor Vehicles) | Rs.1,000 to Rs.2,000 |
| 7 | Drink and Drive |
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| 8 | Using Mobile Phone while Driving | Rs.1,000 to Rs.5,000 |
| 9 | Driving vehicle in Red Traffic Signal Light | Rs.1,000 to Rs.5,000 and License suspension. |
| 10 | Rash Driving | Rs.1,000 to Rs.5,000 and/or 6 to 12 months prison |
| 11 | Not Giving Way to Emergency Vehicles: Ambulance and Fire Van | Rs.10,000 and/or up to 6 months prison |
| 12 | Driving offence by Juveniles or Minor |
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| 13 | Driving without valid PUC or Pollution Certificate | Up to Rs.10,000 and/or up to 3 months prison. |
| 14 | Overloading of Commercial or passenger vehicle | Rs.20,000 and Rs.2,000 for each extra tonne. |
FAQs about RTO
What is the full form of RTO?
RTO full form is Regional Transport Office.
What is RTO?
RTO is a government authority which governs the road transport network in India.
How to become an RTO officer?
You need to qualify the state exam for the public service commission. However, you can serve at lower level posts in the transport department and get timely promotion to become an RTO officer.
