Bilaspur is an important commercial centre in Chhattisgarh. The government medical college and hospitals in this region cater to the people from Chhattisgarh as well as from neighbouring states. To manage the growing number of vehicles on the roads of Bilaspur, there are a total of 3 RTO offices.
The codes CG-10, CG-23, and CG-28 are assigned to the respective RTO offices in Bilaspur city, Gariyaband and Mungeli. The transport offices have the responsibility to maintain a database of registered motor vehicles in the region.
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RTO Code |
CG-10 |
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Office Address |
Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh - 495001 |
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Office Timings |
09:30 AM - 06:30 PM |
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Phone Number |
+(91)-7752-402080 |
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RTO Code |
CG-23 |
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Office Address |
District Transport Office (DTO), Gariyaband,(C.G) 493889 |
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Office Timings |
09:30 AM - 06:30 PM |
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Phone Number |
NIL |
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RTO Code |
CG-28 |
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Office Address |
Mungeli, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh - 495334 |
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Office Timings |
09:30 AM - 06:30 PM |
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Phone Number |
+(91)-7752-402080 |
The RTO office at Bilaspur plays several roles in ensuring and enforcing transport rules and regulations in the district. Its functions include:
Conduct driving tests for new licence applicants
Issue/renew Driving Licence
Collect road tax
Offer vehicle fitness certificate for commercial vehicles
Issue learner’s permit
Add a new class of vehicle on an existing licence
Issue and manage different types of vehicle permits
Issue/renew the vehicle registration certificate
The following types of Driving Licence are issued by Bilaspur RTO offices:
Two wheeler licence
LMV licence for personal usage
LMV licence for commercial usage
All India driving permit for heavy passenger motor vehicles
LMV licence for transport purpose
RTO offices in the Bilaspur district are authorised to issue 2 types of vehicle registration:
Permanent Registration
Here is a complete breakdown of new vehicle registration charges in the Bilaspur RTO region:
Registration Charges: ₹600
Charges for Number Plate: ₹1000
Fast-Tag Charges: ₹500
Chhattisgarh road tax is collected by the 3 RTO offices in Bilaspur. The amount of tax differs as per the type of vehicle as well as its age:
Two-wheelers (new): 4% of the vehicle cost
Two-wheelers (old): ₹6000 to ₹15000
Four-wheelers (new): 5% to 6% of vehicle cost
Violating traffic rules and regulations may incur penalties according to Chhattisgarh traffic fines in the Bilaspur RTO region. Following are some of the penalty charges:
Driving without a seatbelt: ₹1000
Driving without a helmet: ₹1000 and/or licence disqualification for three months
Driving without a licence: ₹5000 and/or up to 1-month imprisonment
Driving without RC: First offence - ₹2000 - ₹5000, and ₹5000 - ₹10000 for repeated offence
Drunk Driving: First offence – ₹10000, and ₹15000 for the offence
Yes, it is mandatory to have motor insurance in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. In fact, the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 made it obligatory for each vehicle to have at least third-party insurance. You may also get first-party insurance to safeguard your vehicle against accidental damages. However, it is not mandatory according to the law.
As per the news, Bilaspur city is all set to introduce surveillance cameras at various places to manage traffic. As part of the project, 523 cameras were installed in strategic locations around the city.
Further, special traffic signals and public address systems are also installed in Bilaspur under this project. The new project will ensure more accurate and quick enforcement of traffic laws in the region.
Bilaspur’s Sankara Chowk made headlines as the narrow road caused a 2-hour-long traffic jam. Though traffic jams are a daily event on this narrow road, the 2 hours long traffic jam frustrated the locals.
As per reports, the road is due to be widened in order to accommodate the daily flow of traffic. However, the widening work is delayed by the administration. Locals are demanding a ban on heavy vehicles on the Sankara Chowk to prevent such traffic jams.
Recently, a school in Bilaspur organised a traffic awareness program. The in charge of the road safety cell was present on occasion and informed students about safe traffic behaviour. He further advised students on the dangers of riding bikes under the age of 18.
In January, AIIMS Bilaspur hosted a function to observe the Government's Road Safety Week campaign. AIIMS's Department of Neurosurgery further rose to the occasion and conducted awareness training for the Police department at Police Lines, Bilaspur.
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