RTO Kasaragod

Kasaragod, also known as Saptha Bhasha Sangama Bhoomi (The Land of Seven Languages), is a municipal town and administrative district in Kerala. The residents of this district get their vehicle registration certificate, fitness certificate and other relevant documents from the Kasaragod RTO.

The district has an RTO registered under the code KL-14 that enforces rules and regulations discussed in the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988.

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KL-14 Kasaragod RTO Office

RTO Code	KL-14
Office Address	Civil Station, Vidya Nagar, Kasaragod - 671123
Office Timings	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Phone Number	+(91)-4994-255290

KL-60 Kanhangad RTO Office

RTO Code	KL-60
Office Address	Near Town Hall, Kanjangad, Kasargod - 671315
Office Timings	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Phone Number	+(91)-467-2207766

Functions of RTO Offices in Kasaragod

Kasaragod RTO provides several services to the people, including:

Collect road taxes
Undertake vehicle inspection
Issue and renew driving licence
Conduct traffic awareness campaigns
Provide vehicle permits or certificates
Transfer vehicle registration certificate
Issue and renew vehicle registration certificates
Provide PUC certificate
Conduct vehicle fitness tests

Types of Driving Licences Issued in Kasaragod RTO

Kasaragod RTO is responsible for issuing different types of driving licence, such as:

Permanent Licence
Commercial Driving Licence
International Driving Licence
Learner’s Permit

Types of Vehicle Registration in Kasaragod

After purchasing a vehicle, the registration is the first thing the owner should do. There are 2 types of vehicle registration certificate the Kasaragod RTO offers:

Permanent Registration
Temporary Registration

The RTO officials check the documents of the applicants to provide a unique registration number to the vehicle owner.

Vehicle Registration Charges in Kasaragod

Registration of a vehicle involves multiple types of charges. Here is a list of all the vehicle registration charges of Kasaragod RTO:

Registration Charges: ₹600 (for all cars)
Number Plate Charges (and HSRP Number Plates): ₹230 to ₹400
Hypothecation Charges (if the vehicle is purchased on a loan): ₹1500
State Development Charges or Parking Fee: ₹2000 (if the car is under ₹4 Lakhs) to ₹4000 (if the car is above ₹4 Lakhs)
Temporary Registration Charges (up to 1 month): ₹1500 to ₹2500
FasTag Charges: ₹500 to ₹600

Road tax in Kasaragod

Kasaragod RTO follows the Kerala Motor Vehicles Taxation Act of 1976. According to this act, every individual having a vehicle is liable to pay Kerala road taxes:

Two-wheelers:

New Motorcycle: 6% of the purchase value

Four-wheelers:

Below ₹5 Lakhs: 6% of the purchase value
Within ₹5 Lakhs to ₹20 Lakhs: 8% to 15% of the purchase value
More than ₹20 Lakhs: 20% of the purchase value
Engine Capacity Under 1500 Cc (Within ₹20 Lakhs): 6% of the purchase value
Engine Capacity Within 1500 Cc (Above ₹20 Lakhs): 20% of the purchase value

Vehicles from Other Indian States:

Up to 1 Year: 6% of the purchase value
Up to 1 Year and 5 Years: 5.58% to 4.38% of the purchase value
Within 5 Years and 10 Years: 4.02% to 2.40% of the purchase value
Above 10 Years and Below 15 Years: 1.98% to 0.24% of the purchase value

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

Violation of traffic rules is subject to penalties as per the provisions of the Road Rules and Regulations. Here are the most occurring traffic fines in Kerala followed in Kasaragod are:

Driving without a Licence: ₹5000 or/and community service
Using Mobile while Driving: ₹5000
Unauthorized Use of Vehicles Without Licence: ₹1000 to ₹5000
Driving or Riding with No Seat Belt on: ₹1000 and/or community service
Over-Speeding: ₹1000 to ₹2000 (LMV) and ₹2000 to ₹4000 (MPV or HPV) along with licence disqualification
Driving or Riding with no Helmet on: ₹1000 and or licence disqualification and community service for 3 months
Overloaded Two-Wheelers: ₹2,000 and licence disqualification and/or 3 months of community service
Blocking Emergency Vehicles: ₹10000 or/and community service

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

Yes, it is mandatory to have motor insurance while driving in Kasaragod. If someone gets caught without insurance while driving on the streets, the person has to pay a ₹2000 fine for the first violation. Moreover, if that person is caught for the second time the fine will be ₹4000 for repetitive offence.

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Recent Traffic Events in Kasaragod

The growing rate of motorisation has compounded the unprecedented rate of road accidents in India. On this note a report says, Kerala has faced 1122 accidents as of 2022. According to the news, Muhammed Fazil Thabsheer (22) died after being crushed under KSRTC bus tyres in Kasaragod at MG Road near the old bus stand.

Another news report confirms the fatalities of 3 people including 2 college students. Their motorcycle collided with a bus at Miyapadavu in Meenja grama panchayat, Kasaragod.

Road Safety Campaigns in Kasaragod

After receiving so many reports of accidents, people here are taking several road safety measures in Kasaragod. 40 artificial intelligence cameras have been installed to detect traffic violations on the streets of this district.

These cameras have been operating all the time since 20 April 2023. Moreover, the control room of the AI cameras is situated in the Enforcement Office of the Motor Vehicle Department in Kasaragod.

FAQs about RTO Offices in Kasaragod

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Is it mandatory to have a number plate in Kasaragod?

Yes, it is mandatory to have a number plate while driving anywhere in India. Not having a valid number plate will apply a fine of ₹500 to the vehicle owners.

What categories of number plates are issued in Kasaragod?

One can get all the types of number plates available for normal citizens of the country. This includes a white number plate, green number plate, yellow number plate and black number plate.

Can I travel with a temporary number plate in Kasaragod?

Yes, you can travel with a temporary number in Kasaragod as long as the number plate is valid.

What is the official website of RTO Kasaragod?

You can visit the UP-transport website: https://kasargod.nic.in/directory/rto-kasaragod/ to avail the services of the Kasaragod RTO.

What are the documents necessary to register a new car in Kasaragod?

The documents required for vehicle registration in Kasaragod are Application Form 2, Form 21, Form 22 and Form 60/61, Vehicle Insurance Certificate, Pollution Under Control or PUC Certificate and Address Proof of the vehicle owner.