RTO Meham

Meham is a city in Rohtak district of Haryana. This town is famous for its many archaeological sites that depict the history of the city. In terms of population, it has an average population and hence its traffic is comparatively more easy-flowing than the rest of the city. The transportation system is administered by one RTO office that diligently performs its duties.

Various functions of RTO Meham are mentioned below:

• To ensure proper enforcement of the rules and regulations mentioned in the Motor Vehicles Act 1988 and the Central Motor Vehicles Act 1989.

• To conduct vehicle fitness tests and issue vehicle fitness certificates.

• To conduct driving tests and issue driving licences; to renew driving licences.

• To manage motor vehicle permits in order to facilitate the growth and development of road transportation. 

• To issue No Objection Certificates or NOC to transfer vehicle ownership.

• To levy and collect taxes in accordance with the Motor Vehicles Act 1989.

• To enforce road safety methods in the transportation system.

• To issue tourist vehicle permits and permits for good carriages.

Different types of driving licence issued in Meham are:

• Licence For Two-Wheelers

• Licence For Four-Wheelers

• Licence For Light Motor Vehicles For Commercial And Non-Transparent Purposes

• Licence For Heavy Passenger Motor Vehicles

• Licence for Heavy Goods Motor Vehicles

Different types of vehicle registration in Meham are as follows:

• Permanent Licence

• Temporary Licence

Registration charges for new vehicles under RTO are as follows:

• Charges for registration: ₹600 for every four-wheeler

• Charges for changing of number plate: ₹230 to ₹400; charges are the same for High-Security Registration Plates or HSRP number plates. 

• Hypothecation: ₹1500 for vehicles that are bought on loan

• Temporary Registration Charges: ₹1200 to ₹1500, temporary registration is valid for a month 

Road taxes in Meham are charged as per the rates of Haryana road tax. The road tax amount increases/decreases in proportion to the price of the vehicle. The rates are mentioned below:

• For two-wheelers: 4% to 6% of the cost of the vehicle

• For four-wheelers: 5% to 10% of the vehicle cost

• For commercial vehicles: ₹600 to ₹1450 quarterly, depending on the type/cost of the vehicle 

Not following traffic rules makes vehicle owners subject to penalties. Charges for violating the different traffic rules are mentioned below:

• Charges for driving over speed limit: ₹4000; ₹4000 for repetitive offence

• Charges for driving without a licence: ₹5000; ₹5000 for repetitive offence

• Charges for jumping the red light: ₹100; ₹300 for repetitive offence

• Charges for driving without wearing a seatbelt: ₹1000; ₹1000 for repetitive offence

• Charges for driving without a helmet: ₹1000; ₹1000 for repetitive offence

• Charges for using a cell phone while driving: ₹100; ₹300 for repetitive offence

Yes, it is mandatory to have motor insurance while driving in Meham. Driving without proper vehicle insurance makes its owners subject to penalties. In some instances, it may also lead to imprisonment.

Penalty charges for driving without proper insurance is ₹2000. For repeating the offence penalty charges increase to ₹4000. 

As per reports, an accident between a tractor and a bike resulted in the death of a youth in Meham. The accident occurred near Hanuman Mandir in Meham on the Hisar Rohtak National Highway. Police reached at the spot after the accident and discovered that the victim had suffered serious injuries. He was declared dead when taken to the hospital. Later, police started an investigation after the family members lodged a complaint. 

Another report cited an accident on the Meham-Bhiwani road that resulted in the death of 2 people. The accident took place between a bike and a truck, where the bike riders were crushed. Both riders were dead on spot while the truck driver fled. Police carried out an investigation against the truck driver.