The 9th largest state in the country, Chhattisgarh is rich in resources and has the 3rd largest coal reserves in the country. According to 2011, the population census stands at nearly 25 million, making it the 16th most populated Indian state.
Eventually, there were about 6 million registered vehicles across this state at the end of the fiscal year 2019. Being a top tourist spot and an emerging industrialised hub, this state has a superb network of roadways.
Moreover, there are 36 RTO offices in Chhattisgarh assisting vehicle owners with vehicle registration certificates, issuing driving licences and providing other services.
If you wish to visit the official website of Chhattisgarh RTO, click on the below link and you will be able to find all the necessary details:
Chhattisgarh RTO Website: https://cgtransport.gov.in/
On this website, you can check all details about your vehicle, check the details of your driving licence and search for relevant information as per your requirement.
RTO Chhattisgarh conducts the below functions:
The 3 different types of driving licence issued by the Chhattisgarh RTO include
1. Commercial Driving Licence
2. International Driving Licence
3. Learners’/Permanent Licence
According to the regulations of the Motor Vehicle Act 1988, it is mandatory to register your vehicle in India. As per the Act, a vehicle owner must not drive an unregistered vehicle, and the registration number must be displayed on the number plate of the vehicle.
In Chhattisgarh, the validity of the registration certificate of a non-transport vehicle is 15 years. After this, the vehicle must be registered after every 5 years. Eventually, the vehicle fitness certificate will be valid for about 2 years from the date of registration of your vehicle.
So, the types of vehicle registration certificates in Chhattisgarh include:
1. Permanent Registration
2. Temporary Registration
You must install the vehicle registration plates in the front and rear sections of your vehicle with clear visibility as it is mandatory. It generally takes 7-15 days for the registration process to complete and for detailed updates in the database. Once you receive your certificate, you can check the status of your vehicle registration by going to the official RTO website.
Below is a list of the various types of number plates that Chhattisgarh RTO issues:
Chhattisgarh RTO provides the following types of vehicle registration certificates as per requirements:
Every vehicle owner in Chhattisgarh must mandatorily pay a registration fee to RTO Chhattisgarh to register their vehicles. Moreover, the normal registration charges are ₹600 for all vehicles. Here are the other vehicle registration charges in Chhattisgarh:
The government charges Chhattisgarh road tax from individuals to raise funds that are necessary to develop the infrastructure of the state. Accordingly, road taxes also help in the maintenance of the roads in the state.
Here is a detail of road taxes in Chhattisgarh for 2-wheeler, 4-wheeler and commercial vehicles:
The state tax for a cab is calculated at ₹150 per seat per quarter, and if the cab has an all-India permit, then the payment is ₹200 per seat per quarter.
Vehicle owners who fail to pay Chhattisgarh road tax are required to pay a fine. If vehicle owners fail to make the road tax payment, the penalty is charged at the rate of one-twelfth of the tax to be paid along with the tax.
Visit the official Parivahan website and check the details of any vehicle and also of the owner. It is completely a hassle-free process if you choose Digit’s website or app and find vehicle owner details by their vehicle registration number. You will just have to enter the vehicle registration number and you will receive all the necessary information.
Find below the list of the top 6 traffic rules in Chattisgarh to avoid mishaps on roads:
1. The most important rule for every driver is that they must wear seatbelts and carry their driving licence.
2. Driving at higher speeds can cause accidents and lead you to pay heavy penalties.
3. Ensure your vehicle’s headlights and backlights properly highlight the number plates.
4. Ensure your vehicle’s braking system is working properly.
5. Use the necessary signals when slowing down, turning or allowing other vehicles to pass. Do not use loud horns in a silent zone.
6. Check the tyres, headlights, backlights, and horns before driving and ensure they are working properly.
In addition, here are some traffic rules that a vehicle owner must check before driving on the roads:
Following traffic rules is mandatory to avoid unnecessary road accidents and traffic issues. Below are the traffic fines in Chhattisgarh:
Yes, it is mandatory to have motor insurance for vehicle owners to drive a vehicle in Chhattisgarh. One must carry at least third-party insurance while driving. However, in case one fails to do the same, the penalty includes paying a hefty fine of ₹2000 and/or 3 months in imprisonment, and community service. If the offence is repeated, the fine amount rises to ₹4000.
Valid vehicle insurance serves as a saviour protecting individuals against sudden road accidents and financial liabilities. Here are the benefits of availing of car insurance:
As per recent report, more than 400 national highways and state highways remained jammed in Chhattisgarh a few days back.
Another report published last year confirmed that the roads of Chhattisgarh are becoming dangerous. Even after enforcing strict traffic rules, the number of people losing lives due to road accidents is increasing day by day. An integrated database explains that about 2 thousand people have died in road accidents. Out of this, about 70% of the deceased were bike riders.
The government of Chhattisgarh has taken an initiative by introducing a faceless, contactless service to enhance transparency. This faceless service will initiate a smooth functioning of the services without the need for people to come to the RTO office. This will save ample time and reduce the wastage of paper since it is a paperless service.
Here are some of the services individuals can avail of online:
As per last year's news, Chhattisgarh Transport Department continuously ran several road safety campaigns to spread awareness about road safety and traffic rules among the public and to prevent road accidents. Over 12,000 people received driving and road safety training from IDTR in Chhattisgarh that year.
Additionally, last year Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) held the National Road Safety Awareness Campaign in the country to enhance the need for road safety awareness among individuals.
Last year, the traffic police of Chhattisgarh took a unique initiative to assist people in strictly following the traffic rules. For those who broke the rules, the police made them do a lot of cleaning work. As soon as the police adopted this unique way of punishing those who violate the traffic rules, a sensation spread among the vehicle owners.
This year the Ministry of Road Transport and Highway has directed the state authorities to organise a Road Safety Week to educate people on traffic rules and make them aware of the road rules.
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Disclaimer: The information mentioned here is collected from different online websites, news websites and government sources. They may change as per time. Please check the official government websites and verify the information before making any decision.
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