Amravati RTO Office

The second-largest city in the Vidarbha district of Maharashtra, Amravati, is the current administrative headquarters for all the towns under the Amravati division. It is a recent addition to the list of nominated cities under the Smart Cities Mission. There is one RTO office in Amravati with the code MH27. It handles some of the essential traffic-related activities and functions of this area.

The RTO of Amravati is responsible for multiple roles and responsibilities. Here are some of the main functions of Amravati RTO. 

• Approve and issue driving licence
• Registers all kinds of vehicles 
• Provides Vehicle Registration Certificates (RCs)
• Offers different types of vehicle permits
• Collects road taxes 
• Updates address and other details on RC
• Initiates vehicle ownership transfer.

Amravati RTO is responsible for issuing different kinds of driving licences to the residents. These are as follows. 

• Learner’s Driving Licence
• Temporary Driving Licence 
• Permanent Driving Licence 
• International Driving License

Registering your vehicle is mandatory after purchasing it. In Amravati, you can get two types of vehicle registration.

• Temporary registration 
• Permanent registration

After successful registration, you will get a registration number which will be displayed on your number plate.

One must pay registration charges when registering their vehicle for the first time. In Amravati, the RTO charges separately for registering two-wheelers and four-wheelers. Here are the charges you need to pay after registering your vehicle. 

• 10%-12% of the vehicle’s price for two-wheelers
• 7%-15% of the vehicle’s price for four-wheelers 

In Maharashtra, the registration charge is about ₹600 for all cars. On the other hand, Amravati RTO usually charges ₹300 for registering two-wheelers and ₹200 for renewing the registration.

Amravati RTO follows the Maharashtra road tax. The residents must pay road taxes when driving on the roads of Amravati. Here are highlights of the charges you must pay in Amravati.

• For Old Two-wheelers: 32.7%-95.8%
• For Old Four-wheelers: 27.7%-97.2%

The RTO of Amravati is strict when it comes to traffic rules. If the residents violate these laws, they will be fined and penalised. These are usually similar to the Maharashtra traffic fines, as the government follows the same structure. Some of these are listed below.

• Drunken Driving: ₹10000 and/or 6 months jail (first time), ₹15000 and/or 2 years jail (repeated offence)
• Disobeying Traffic Police: ₹2000
• Driving With Disqualification: ₹10000 with community service 
• Racing: ₹5000 and/or 3 months of jail (first time), ₹10000 and/or 1 year of jail (repeated offence)
• Not Wearing a Seatbelt: ₹1000
• Driving Without a Licence: ₹5000
• Using a Mobile Phone While driving: ₹5000

Yes, it is mandatory to have vehicle insurance while driving in any part of India. Amravati RTO follows this rule strictly. If there are residents without an uninsured car, there can be penalties. Usually, the traffic authorities fine up to ₹2000, which increases to ₹4000 in case of repeat offenders. Moreover, it can cause imprisonment for about three months.

Amravati has been facing major traffic congestion issues, mainly because of its proximity to the National Highway 6. According to recent data, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways has planned to construct two new flyovers to handle the congestion. Another report shows that the road conditions of Amravati are poor, which might contribute to road accidents. 

As of 2021, there were about 80 accidents in Amravati, causing a few deaths. According to a recent report, a major accident occurred on the Yavatmal-Amravati road, injuring six people and killing ten. However, the traffic cops are doing their best to improve road conditions and reduce the number of accidents.

Amravati RTO has been suffering from poor road conditions and road accidents. Therefore, the government plans to reduce the same by increasing awareness with campaigns. Here are some of the road safety campaigns that took place in Amravati recently. 

• Maharashtra State Road Improvement Project