Thiruvananthapuram, previously known as Trivandrum, is the capital city of Kerala. Though it has a well-developed road transport infrastructure, the city is always crowded due to its huge population and tourism.
Therefore, to prevent accidents and maintain seamless traffic conditions Thiruvananthapuram RTO regulates a comprehensive database of all motor vehicles registered in the city. The registered RTO code of the office is KL-01.
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RTO Code |
KL-01 |
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Office Address |
Trivandrum Regional Transport Office (RTO), 5Th Floor, Ksrtc Terminal, Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - 695023 |
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Office Timings |
09:30 AM - 06:30 PM |
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Phone Number |
0471-2339223 |
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RTO Code |
KL-15 |
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Office Address |
Transport Bhavan, Near Attukal Shopping Complex, Thiruvananthapuram -695023 |
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Office Timings |
09:30 AM - 06:30 PM |
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Phone Number |
+(91)-471-2471011 |
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RTO Code |
KL-16 |
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Office Address |
Ansar Complex, T B Junction, Attingal, Thiruvananthapuram - 695101 |
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Office Timings |
09:30 AM - 06:30 PM |
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Phone Number |
+(91)-470-2626400 |
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RTO Code |
KL-19 |
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Office Address |
Mini Civil Station, Parassala, Thiruvananthapuram - 695502 |
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Office Timings |
09:30 AM - 06:30 PM |
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Phone Number |
+(91)-471-2626400 |
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RTO Code |
KL-20 |
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Office Address |
Mini Civil Station, Neyyattinkara, Thiruvananthapuram - 695121 |
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Office Timings |
09:30 AM - 06:30 PM |
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Phone Number |
+(91)-471-2223643 |
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RTO Code |
KL-21 |
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Office Address |
Nedumangad Town Rd, Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram - 695541 |
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Office Timings |
09:30 AM - 06:30 PM |
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Phone Number |
+(91)-472-2813177 |
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RTO Code |
KL-22 |
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Office Address |
2nd Floor, Alathara Complex, KP III/17, Kazhakkoottam, Thiruvananthapuram - 695582 |
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Office Timings |
09:30 AM - 06:30 PM |
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Phone Number |
+(91)-471-2412400 |
Here is the list of functions Thiruvananthapuram RTO performs:
The Thiruvananthapuram RTO offers various types of driving licence including:
Learner’s Licence
Permanent Driving Licence
Commercial Driving Licence
As per the Motor Vehicle Act, Thiruvananthapuram RTO provides 2 types of vehicle registration to its residents:
Permanent Registration
Temporary Registration
When the officials authenticate the documents of the applicants, they issue a unique registration number.
Here is the list of vehicle registration charges Thiruvananthapuram RTO applies:
Registration Charges: ₹600
Temporary Registration Charges (for 1 month): ₹1500 to ₹2500
Number Plate Charges (as well as HSRP Number Plate): ₹230 to ₹400
Hypothecation Charges (if purchased on a loan): ₹1500
State Development Charges/Parking Fee: ₹2000 (cars below ₹4 Lakhs) to ₹4000 (cars over ₹4 Lakhs)
FasTag Charges: Between ₹500 to ₹600
Thiruvananthapuram RTO levies road taxes according to the Kerala Motor Vehicles Taxation Act of 1976. In this regard, every individual having a vehicle has to pay Kerala road taxes:
Below ₹5 Lakhs: 6% of the vehicle’s price
Between ₹5 Lakhs and ₹10 Lakhs: 8% of the vehicle’s price
Between ₹10 Lakhs and ₹20 Lakhs: 10% to 15% of the vehicle’s price
Over ₹20 Lakhs: 20% of the vehicle’s price
Engine capacity within 1500 cc (under ₹20 Lakhs): 6% of the vehicle’s price
Engine capacity within 1500 cc (above ₹20 Lakhs): 20% of the vehicle’s price
For 1 year: 6% of the vehicle’s price
Up to 1 year and 5 years: 5.58% to 4.38% of the vehicle’s price
Up to 5 years and 10 years: 4.02% to 2.40% of the vehicle’s price
Over 10 years and below 15 years: 1.98% to 0.24% of the vehicle’s price
Individuals can be penalised under the provisions of the traffic fines in Kerala for not following traffic rules in Thiruvananthapuram. Here are some of the most occurring traffic fines in Thiruvananthapuram:
Driving Without a Licence: ₹5000 and/or community service
Triple Riding on Two-wheeler: ₹1000
Driving With No Seat Belt on: ₹1000 or/and community service
Minor Driving Offences: ₹25000
Using Mobile While Driving: ₹5000
Violation of the Traffic Signals: 5000 (for the first offence) and ₹10000 (for subsequent offence)
Parking in No Parking Zone: ₹500 (for the first offence) and ₹1500 (for subsequent offence)
Drunk Driving: ₹10000 and/or 6 months in prison and ₹15000 and/or 2 years in prison for repetitive violation
Riding With No Helmet on: ₹1000 or/and licence seizure and community service for 3 months
Yes, it is mandatory to have motor insurance while driving in Thiruvananthapuram. An individual has to pay a ₹2000 fine for not having insurance for the first time. In addition, the fine amount will be ₹4000 if the offence occurs again.
Due to poor and unscientific infrastructure and a lack of proper safety gear, Kerala is dealing with several road accidents each day. A recent news report says about 2 separate road accidents resulting in 2 persons’ death and 4 other casualties in Thiruvananthapuram.
Another report confirms 3 people died including a newborn on the national highway at Thamarakulam when a speeding KSRTC bus hit an auto-rickshaw.
Amid all these road accidents, there is still a ray of hope as per the reports of the State Transport Department. They said that the average number of traffic violations came down to almost half after the installation of AI cameras on the streets.
A report confirmed Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched 726 AI road surveillance cameras to reduce accidents by preventing traffic violations. On this note a report says, CM Pinarayi Vijayan has also directed to enforce strict actions towards those driving in an intoxicated state. He has ordered special vehicles to detect drug usage.
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