New driving license rules to simplify process and enhance road safety, click to know
New Delhi: In a bid to overhaul the cumbersome process of obtaining a driver’s license in India and enhance road safety measures, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has announced significant reforms set to come into effect from June 1, 2024. These reforms aim to streamline the process, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and ensure better-trained drivers on Indian roads.
Key Highlights of the Revised Regulations:
1. Driving tests at accredited private schools: The traditional mandatory driving test at the Regional Transport Office (RTO) will be replaced by the option to take the test at authorized private driving schools. Upon successful completion, candidates will receive a certificate, eliminating the need for further testing at the RTO.
2. Stricter penalties: The new rules introduce stricter penalties for driving without a valid license, with fines now reaching up to ₹2,000. Minors caught driving will face more severe penalties, including a ₹25,000 fine, potential action against parents, and cancellation of the vehicle’s registration certificate.
3. Eco-friendly initiatives: The MoRTH is implementing eco-friendly measures to reduce vehicular pollution and promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption. This includes phasing out 9,000 outdated government vehicles and raising emission standards as part of broader environmental efforts.
4. Simplified application process: The paperwork required for applying for a driver’s license has been simplified. Additionally, the Ministry has announced a revised fee structure for various types of licenses, effective June 1, 2024.
Revised fee structure:
- Learner’s license: ₹200
- Learner’s license renewal: ₹200
- International license: ₹1,000
- Permanent license: ₹200
- Permanent license renewal: ₹200
- Issue of a renewed driver’s license: ₹200
How to apply for a license online:
The introduction of an online platform has made the application process more convenient for applicants. Here are the steps to apply for a license online:
1. Visit https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in/.
2. Select the concerned state.
3. Click on “New Driving Licence” from the “Driving Licence” menu.
4. Enter your “Learning Licence Number” and “Date of Birth” to proceed.
5. Fill out the application form.
6. Click on the next button to proceed.
7. Visit RTO on the scheduled date with the original documents and fee slip.
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Nine hospitalised after fire breaks out in residential building in Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): Nine people, including women and a minor girl, were hospitalised after suffering breathing-difficulties when a fire broke out in a four-storey residential building in Delhi's Shahdara area on Sunday, officials said.
According to the Delhi Fire Service (DFS), a call regarding the blaze at D-45 in Mansarover Park was received at 12.03 am.
Three fire tenders and a water bowser were rushed to the spot. The fire had erupted in domestic articles kept in the parking area on the ground floor of the building, a senior fire official said.
During the rescue operation, DFS personnel evacuated nine people trapped on different floors of the building and shifted them to Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital after they complained of breathing difficulties caused by smoke inhalation.
The injured were identified as Vanshika (20), Tanishka Soni (19), Durgesh (49), Yogesh Verma (50), Raj Rani (65), Arun Garg (48), Ananya (12), Renu Garg (19), and Prateek Garg (19).
Officials said all the rescued persons were admitted to GTB Hospital and kept under observation.
The fire was later brought under control, officials said, adding that the exact cause the blaze is yet to be ascertained.
