In India the minimum age required for driving is 16 years for motorcycles of 50cc or less and 18 for all the other
vehicles.
Few Points to Remember :
- According to the Motor Vehicle Act 1988, a valid Driving Licence is necessary to drive any motor vehicle on public
roads.
- Driving License is issued by the Regional Transport Office (RTO) of Motor Vehicles Inspector's Office after the
recipient has passed a driving test and has proved the required age.
- The Driving License in India is segregated as Motorcycle License, Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) license, and Heavy Motor
Vehicle (HMV) License.
- Learner's License is issued after passing a theory test.
- The legislation of Driving License is done through the 'Rules of the Road Regulation' and the Motor Vehicle Act 1988.
- The driver of the vehicle is required to keep the original copy of the license while driving.
Types of Driving Licenses in India :
To drive a motor vehicle in any public place an effective Driving License is necessary. By effective Driving License it
mean license issued to a person authorizing him/her to drive vehicle of that particular category. There are different
types of licenses issued by the RTO offices. Here we will discuss each of them separately.
1. Learner Driving License :
This is a temporary license that is valid up to 6 months from the date of issue. It is basically issued to learn driving
of Motor Vehicles.
2. Permanent Driving License :
Permanent driving license is issued to those who become eligible for it after thirty days (to apply within 180 days) from
the date of issue of the learner license. Person suppose to get permanent driving license should be conversant about the
vehicle systems, driving, traffic rules & regulations.
3. Duplicate Driving License :
In case of loss, theft, or on mutilation, Duplicate License is issued. The documents to be produced are FIR of the lost
license, challan clearance report from RTA Office (in case of Commercial licence renewal) and an application in Form LLD.
The particulars are verified by the authority from the records. The duplicate license will have the valid period same as
the previous license. If the license is lost and expired by more than 6 months it requires permission from Head Quarter of
Transport Department.
It is recommended to keep a photocopy of the original license or particulars of license noted in order to make it easier
for the issuing authority to locate the particulars from their record.
4. International Driving License :
The motor licensing authority also issues International Driving License. The validity of this license is for one year.
Person visiting the country is required to collect the license from there within one year period. Apart from address proof
and birth certificate, one has to produce a valid passport and valid visa while applying.
5. Motorcyle License or Two-wheeler License :
Two-wheeler license is issued by the Regional Transport Authority (RTO) to permit driving of only two-wheeler vehicles
like bike, scooter and moped.
6. Light Motor Vehicle License (LMV) :
Light Motor Vehicle License is issued to drive light vehicles like auto rickshaws, motor car, jeep, taxi, three-wheeler
delivery vans, etc.
7. Heavy Motor Vehicle License (HMV) :
Heavy Motor Vehicle License is issued to drive heavy vehicles like trucks, buses, tourist coaches, cranes, goods
carriages, etc. A person with HMV license can drive light vehicles but Light Motor Vehicle License do not permit to drive
heavy vehicles.
Procedure for obtaining Permanent Driving Licence :
The following procedure has to be followed for obtaining permanent Driving licence :
Note: - The applicant can appear for test of competence to drive only after completion of 30 days from the date of issue
of learner’s licence.
- The Applicant who desires to obtain Driving Licence for Transport Vehicle shall have driving training from the
licenced motor driving school.
1. Application :
- Application form in CMV 4available at the enquiry counter.
- 3 recent passport size photographs to be produced.
2. Fees: (payable at the RTO cash counter)
- Rs. 40/- for DL Book (CMV Form 6) (or)
- Rs. 215/- for PVC Card (CMV Form 7)
- Rs. 50/- for Driving Test (Test of Competence to drive).
3. Documents required :
- Valid learner’s licence.
- Documents of vehicle in which applicant proposes to appear for test of competence to drive(such as Registration
Certificate, Insurance Certificate, Tax Card, Pollution under Control Certificate, Fitness Certificate in case of
Transport Vehicle).
- In case of transport vehicle,certificate in form CMV 5 issued by Driving Training School.
- If applicant's age is 40 years and above, Medical certificate in form CMV 1 and CMV 1A have to be produced.
4. Where to file an application ?
- The applicant shall present himself before the Asst. R.T.O. (Driving Licence Branch) along with application and
documents.
5. What is the test of competence to drive ?
- The Inspector of motor vehicles will conduct the test of competence to drive vehicle as per the procedures laid down
under the rule 15 of Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 (Refer http://morth.nic.in for more details). After satisfaction
about the driving skills, the testing authority will pass his remarks about the issue of driving licence. The Asst. R.T.O.
will pass an order for issue of driving licence.
- Applicants who have passed and paid fees for PVC Card DL shall present himself before the computer system for
capturing photograph.
- Driving licence will be delivered on the next day between 4.30 – 5.30 pm.
6. In case the applicant failed in test of competence ….. ?
- The applicant failed in test of competence can collect his application along doucuments and can reappear for the test
after 7 days by paying the test fees of Rs. 50/-.
7. Currency of driving licence:
- Driving licence issued is valid throughout India.
- Driving licence will be issued for 20 years or 50 years of age whichever is earlier for non-transport vehicles (Motor
cycle, Car/Jeep, Tractor only, etc. which are used personal use)
- Driving licence issued for transport vehicle will be valid for three years.
Driving Licence issue procedure.
Regards,
Preeti Bagad [BE(CS)]
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