Junagadh in Gujarat is famous for huge market spaces, old forts, and cultural practices that root back centuries old. This is one of the prime reasons for Junagadh being a place attracting people to visit. The city has only 1 RTO under Gujarat. Junagadh RTO office has a code assigned as GJ-11. It is under the supervision of the state government of Gujarat.
Besides many others, the prime function of Junagadh RTO helps in the issuance of driving licences and new car registration certificates.
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RTO Code |
GJ-11 |
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Office Address |
Majevadi Darvaja, Junagadh, Gujarat - 362001 |
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Office Timings |
09:30 AM - 06:30 PM |
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Phone Number |
+(91)-285-2657609 |
RTO in Junagadh performs several functions to ensure the implementation of traffic guidelines to ensure safer roads. These are given as follows:
Issuing and renewing registration certificates for vehicles
Hypothecation removal of vehicles
Issuing the vehicle fitness certificate after mechanical inspection
Collecting motor vehicle tax
Issuing a Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate
Implementing the new driving licence rules in India
Issuing and renewing licence certificates for vehicles
Issuing motor vehicle permits in India
Providing tourist vehicle permits
Conducting vehicle driving tests
Formulating driving licence test questions
The different types of driving licence in India that RTO Junagadh issues are:
Heavy goods motor vehicle licence
Two-wheeler licence of 50cc and less engine capacity
Motor vehicle licence without gear
Light motor vehicle licence of 50cc and more engine capacity
Heavy trailer vehicle licence
Light motor vehicle licence for non-transport purposes
Light motor vehicle licence for commercial purposes
Heavy passenger vehicle licence
The types of vehicle registration certificate that Junagadh RTO provides to its citizens are:
Vehicle fitness certificate registration
Permanent vehicle registration
Temporary vehicle registration
Once you have completed the registration process, you will be given a registration number by Junagadh RTO. This registration number is unique for your vehicle as it is your vehicle’s licence plate number.
On the purchase of a new vehicle, Junagadh RTO lists the following charges:
Registration Charges: ₹600
Hypothecation Charges When the Car is Bought on Loan: ₹1500
Number Plate Charges (Same for HSRP Number Plates): ₹230 to ₹400
Temporary Registration Charges: ₹1200 to ₹1500 up to 1 month
FastTag Charges: ₹600
Parking Fee/State Development Charges: ₹2000 to ₹4000
Road tax in Junagadh follows the Gujarat Road Tax and charges. Auto-rickshaws and agricultural vehicles are devoid of paying any road tax. All other vehicles are liable to pay the following respective road taxes:
2-Wheeler Vehicles: 6% of vehicle’s billing amount
3-Wheeler Vehicles: 2.5% to 6% of vehicle’s billing amount
4-Wheeler Vehicles: 6% of vehicle’s billing amount
Goods Vehicles of GVW up to 7500 kgs: 6% of vehicle’s billing amount
Tractors of Commercial Use: 3% of vehicle’s billing amount
Traffic penalty charges in Junagadh are the same as those laid under traffic fines in Gujarat. If you do not follow traffic rules in Junagadh, as per the crime, you are liable to pay the given penalties:
Driving Underage: ₹25000 and imprisonment for 3 years, deregistration of vehicle for 1 year, and ineligibility of the minor to attain licence before 25 years
Driving Without Vehicles Registration: ₹1000 To ₹5000
Driving Without Wearing a Helmet: ₹500
Driving Without a Licence: ₹2000 To ₹3000
Drunk Driving: ₹10000 and/or 6 months imprisonment; ₹15000 and/or 2 years imprisonment
Yes, it is mandatory to have motor insurance when driving in Junagadh. As laid by the Motor Vehicle Act, of 1988, all vehicle owners of India must insure their cars/motorcycles against third-party insurance. The penalty charges range from ₹2000 on two-wheelers, to ₹4000 on four-wheelers.
There had been a report about a girl dying on her way to an exam at Bhesan road on 10th April 2022. The girl was riding behind her uncle's motorcycle when it was hit by a truck. In the incident, the girl was spot-dead, and her uncle was left with several severe injuries.
Another road accident report of 12th September 2022, marks the death of an 18th-month-old girl and a private bus driver. Besides, those six to eight people went through major injuries. The other remaining 55 passengers onboard the bus were sent to hospitals for further treatment.
On 11th January 2023 Junagadh SP Raviteja Wasam Setty paved the way for the introduction of the Traffic Awareness Week program. The aim of the campaign was to educate citizens about traffic rules and reduce the number of road accidents. The program had the following constituents:
Road safety rally from Zanzarda to a circle of Jhansi
The campaign also saw participation by city organisations
People were made aware of traffic and road safety guidelines
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