Dantewada RTO Office

Located in the Southern Bastar region of Chhattisgarh state, Dantewada city is the administrative headquarter of the Dantewada district. The RTO code of this city is CG-18 where the residents of Dantewada can procure driving licences, registration certificates or permits. Dantewada RTO regulates the rules and regulations discussed in the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988.

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CG-18 Dantewada RTO Office

RTO Code	CG-18
Office Address	Dantewada, Chhattisgarh - 494552
Office Timings	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Phone Number	+(91)-7856-252653

Functions of RTO Offices in Dantewada

Here is a list of various functions Dantewada RTO offers to its citizens to maintain a comprehensive database of all the vehicles in the city.

Issue and renew driving licence
Carry road tax collection
Issue vehicle fitness certificate
Issue and apply for a vehicle registration certificate renewal
Provide International driving licence
Provide vehicle inspection and PUC certificates
Issue tourist and transportation motor vehicle permits

Types of Driving Licences Issued in Dantewada RTO

Dantewada RTO provides different types of driving licences to its residents that enable them to drive or ride under the supervision of the Transport Commissioner. These include:

Two-wheeler licence of or below 50cc
Light Motor vehicle licence over 50cc
Light Motor vehicle licence (non-transport purpose)
Motorcycle licence (without gears)
Commercial light motor vehicle licence
Heavy passenger vehicle licence
Heavy trailer licence
Driving licence for heavy vehicles

Types of Vehicle Registration in Dantewada

In Dantewada RTO, the officials issue and renew 2 types of vehicle registration certificates for the vehicle owners. These include:

Permanent Registration
Temporary Registration

Vehicle owners will get a distinct registration number on their number plates when they complete the whole registration process properly. The officials will verify and do the validity checks for providing the registration details.

Vehicle Registration Charges in Dantewada

Dantewada RTO imposes a fee on the citizens for the vehicle registration process. These fees are as follows:

Registration Charges: ₹600
Number Plate and Smart Card Charges: ₹1000
Hypothecation Charges: ₹1500
Temporary Registration Charges: ₹1200 to ₹1500 (for 1 month)
FasTag Charges: ₹500

Road Tax in Dantewada

Dantewada RTO follows the Chhattisgarh road tax that is based on Chhattisgarh Motoryan Karadhan Adhiniyam. However, the taxes depend on the types of vehicles and their market values. These tax rates are as follows:

Two-wheelers:

New Motor Vehicles: 4% of the vehicle’s price
Old Motor Vehicles: ₹20000 to ₹30000 (below 5 years), ₹10000 to ₹15000 (5 to 15 years)
Old Motor Vehicles (less than 70 kgs): ₹8000 (5 to 15 years), ₹6000 (above 15 years)
Old Motor Vehicles (from 200cc to 325cc): ₹15000 (5 to 15 years), ₹8000 (above 15 years)

Four-wheelers:

New Vehicles (5 lakhs and above): 5% to 6% of the vehicle’s price
Old Vehicles (below 800 kgs to above 2000kgs): Current price of the vehicle (below 5 years), ₹1 lakh to ₹6 lakhs (5 to 15 years), ₹50000 to ₹3 lakhs (above 15 years)

What If You Don’t Follow Traffic Rules in Dantewada?

The penalties for not following the traffic rules in Dantewada are similar throughout Uttar Pradesh. Hence, look at the list below to get a clear idea of the new traffic fines in Dantewada:

Drunk Driving: ₹10000 (first offence) and ₹15000 (second time)
Driving Without a Helmet: ₹1000 and/or licence cancellation for 3 months
Blocking Emergency Vehicles: ₹10000 and /or 6 months in prison
Driving/Riding Without a Permit: ₹10000 and/or 6 months to 1 year in prison
Rash Driving: ₹1000 to ₹5000 (first offence), ₹10000 (second time)
Driving/Riding Without a Licence: ₹5000 and/or community service

Is It Mandatory to Have Insurance When Driving a Vehicle in Dantewada?

Yes, Dantewada RTO penalises people for not obtaining insurance while on the streets. In this regard, it is mandatory to have a motor insurance. However, the officials of RTO will penalise ₹2000 for the first offence and ₹4000 for the subsequent offence according to the Indian Road Rules.

Explore Insurance Coverage for Your Vehicle

Car Insurance

Bus Insurance

Commercial Vehicle Insurance

Two Wheeler Insurance

Recent Traffic Events in Dantewada

According to a report, Dantewada has witnessed major traffic disturbances due to the heavy rainfall and fallen trees on the roads in the Dantewada district. Due to continuous rain for 3 days, the Burgum and Rewali villages of the Dantewada district were completely cut off from the district headquarters for a week. Even the highway of Narayanpur, Bhanupratappur, Kondagaon, and Narayanpur was closed.

Road Safety Campaigns in Dantewada

The Transport Department of Chhattisgarh resorted to social media to raise awareness among the public about road safety and to reduce road accidents. Under this road safety campaign, they have created accounts on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter with the names 'Road Safety Mitan' and 'Road Safety CG' for spreading messages about the Motor Vehicle Act and the causes of road accidents and how to avoid them.

FAQs About RTO Offices in Dantewada

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How much does Dantewada RTO charge for overspeeding a vehicle on the road?

Dantewada RTO charges a fine of ₹1000 for LMVs or Light Motor Vehicles and ₹2000 for MPVs or Medium Passenger Vehicles or heavy goods vehicles for overspeeding on the road under Section 112 of the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988.

How much does Dantewada RTO charge for violating mandatory road signs?

Dantewada RTO charges a penalty of ₹500 for the first time and ₹1000 for the repetition of the same offence under section 177 of the Motor Vehicle Act.

Does the Regional Transport Office of Dantewada provide Vehicle Mechanical Inspection?

Yes, the Regional Transport Office of Dantewada provides a Vehicle Mechanical Inspection before issuing a fitness certificate for its residents.

How much does Dantewada RTO charge for driving without wearing seat belts?

Dantewada RTO charges a fine of ₹1000 for driving without wearing seat belts under Section 194B of the Motor Vehicle Act of 1988.

Does Dantewada RTO penalise juvenile offences?

Yes, Dantewada RTO penalises a fine of ₹25000 along with an imprisonment of 3 years for juvenile offences under section 199A of the Motor Vehicle Act.