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RTO Ponda

Ponda is the cultural capital of Goa and is located at the heart of Goa. This municipal council in South Goa has a dedicated Regional Transport Office. The RTO Code of this office is GA-05, and it offers several vehicular services to vehicle owners here. These include issuing driving licences, conducting driving tests and more.

GA-05 Ponda RTO Office

RTO Code GA-05
Office Address Near New Bus Stand, Electricity Dept Staff Residential Colony, Ponda, Goa - 403401
Office Timings 10AM - 5PM
Phone Number 91-832-2312749

Functions of RTO Offices in Ponda

RTO Ponda offers several functions, which are as follows:

  • Carry registration certificate renewal

  • Furnish Motor Vehicle Tax

  • Register and renew your driving licence

  • Issue duplicate vehicle registration certificate

  • Change or update the name in the DL

  • Register new motor vehicles

  • Transfer Vehicle Ownership

  • Issue NOC for vehicle 

  • Issue national, international and tourist permits

  • Furnish international driving licence

  • Initiate vehicle registration transfer

Types of Driving Licences Issued in Ponda RTO

Below are the types of driving licence issued by Ponda RTO:

Types of Vehicle Registration in Ponda

Mapusa RTO issues two types of vehicle registration. These include:

  • Permanent Registration

  • Temporary Registration 

After receiving the vehicle registration number, display it on your vehicle’s number plate. 

Vehicle Registration Charges in Ponda

The vehicle registration charges in Ponda RTO are as follows:

  • FasTag: ₹500 to ₹600 (pay it during the time of purchasing a car)

  • Hypothecation Charges: ₹1500 (if you buy a vehicle on loan)

  • Number Plate (For HSRP): ₹230 to ₹400

  • MCD Parking Charges for Cars Above ₹4 Lakh (in some States): ₹4000 

  • Parking Fee/State Development Fee: ₹2000, MCD Parking Fees for cars below ₹4 Lakh

  • Temporary Registration Charges: ₹1500 to ₹2500 (it is valid for a month)

  • Road Tax Charges: 

    • Petrol/CNG Cars: 8% for cars under ₹10 Lakh, 10% for vehicles between ₹10 Lakh to ₹20 Lakh, 12% for cars above ₹20 Lakh

    • Diesel Cars: 10% for vehicles under ₹10 Lakh, 12% for vehicles between ₹10 Lakh to ₹20 Lakh, 14% for cars above 20 Lakh

    • EVs: 6% for cars under ₹10 Lakh, 8% for cars between ₹10 Lakh to ₹20 Lakh, 10% for cars more than ₹20 Lakh

However, the registration charges are ₹600.

Road Tax in Ponda

The details of the Goa road tax are as follows:

Two-wheelers:

  • For two-wheelers less than ₹1.5 Lakh: 9%

  • For two-wheelers between ₹1.5 Lakh and ₹3 Lakh: 12%

  • For two-wheelers more than ₹3 Lakh: 15%

Four-wheelers:

  • For four-wheelers less than ₹6 Lakh: 9%

  • For four-wheelers between ₹6 Lakh and ₹15 Lakh: 11%

  • For four-wheelers between ₹15 Lakh and ₹35 Lakh: 13%

  • For four-wheelers more than ₹35 Lakh: 14%

Ponda RTO follows the road tax levied by the Transport Department of Goa.

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

The Goa traffic fines that are levied when you don’t follow traffic rules are as follows:

  • Overspeeding: ₹1500 (two-wheelers), ₹2000 (LMVs) and ₹4000 (HMVs)

  • Drunk Driving: ₹15000 with two years of prison (for repeated offence), ₹10000 with six months of prison if it is a first-time offence

  • Not Giving Passage to Emergency Vehicles: ₹1000

  • Driving Without a Valid Driving Licence: ₹3000 (three or four-wheelers) and ₹2000 (two-wheelers) 

  • Not Following Traffic Signals: ₹5000

  • Driving a Two-Wheeler/Four-Wheeler Without a Helmet: ₹500

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

Yes, it is mandatory to have motor insurance as you drive on the roads of Ponda. Otherwise, you will have to pay a hefty fine unnecessarily. So, ensure to have third-party car insurance.

Recent Traffic Events in Ponda

As per recent news, two children were killed on Monday after the car they were travelling in rammed into a tree at Ponda. Police confirmed that the driver had dozed off at the wheel leading to such a mishap.

Another news confirmed that one person died in a big road accident around Bethora bypass, near Ponda, while three people suffered serious injuries. It was because the car they were travelling in made a sudden turn, for unknown reasons. 

Road Safety Campaigns in Ponda

As per recent news, the Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation asked the state government to prepare a traffic flow plan. This will streamline the traffic flow of vehicles on the Ponda Panaji route.

Goa Road Safety Forum says they will fine people for digging roads in Ponda that will lead to potholes and accidents. Around 100 Spring post delineators have been installed in Ponda City for better traffic management.

FAQs on RTO Office in Ponda

How many days does it take to get a vehicle number plate in Ponda?

It takes almost 15 days from the date of application to get a vehicle registration number in Ponda. You will get the vehicle number plate within one week of the vehicle registration.

What are the age parameters to receive a learner's licence in Ponda?

An individual of 18 years old, who is a citizen of India is eligible to receive a learner’s licence in Ponda. However, a 16-year-old can also seek a learner's licence. That individual can only drive vehicles with an engine capacity of less than 50 cc.

How to renew a driving licence in Ponda?

There are two ways to renew a driving licence in Ponda. You may visit the Parivahan Sarathi portal to apply for the renewal of DL online. You can also directly visit your nearest RTO office in Ponda, to renew the DL.

What are the office timings of RTO Ponda?

The office timings of RTO Ponda are 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM. So, if you plan to visit the RTO office, make a prior appointment.

How to check my driving licence application status online in Ponda?

You can check your DL application status by visiting the Parivahan Sewa portal. Then, select your state Goa (Ponda is in Goa) in the state selector list. Finally, click on the application status menu to check the status.