RTO Jaipur

Jaipur, also known as the Pink City of India, is very popular among tourists worldwide. It is a very amicable residential location as well. It is located on National Highway 48, which establishes a direct connection with Mumbai and Delhi. Several other roadway links exist between Jaipur and different parts of the country. 

Hence, transportation is an important aspect of this city. The transport department, which consists of 6 RTO offices with codes RJ-45, RJ-52, RJ-14, RJ-47, RJ-41 and RJ-32, respectively, looks after road safety and management in Jaipur.

The various functions of the RTO Offices in Jaipur include:

• Conducting driving tests and issuing various licences 

• Issuing and renewing driving licences. 

• Issuing Vehicle Registration Certificates

• Issuing of No Objection Certificates or NOCs for transfer of vehicle registrations.

• Issuing vehicle permits and trade certificates.

• Conducting fitness checks and issuing vehicle fitness certificates.

• Levying and collecting road taxes and penalties

Various types of driving license issued under RTO Jaipur are as follows:

• Learner’s Licence 

• Permanent Licence 

• Commercial Licence

The different types of vehicle registrations offered under RTO Jaipur are:

• Permanent Registration

• Temporary Registration

Charges for vehicle registration under RTO Jaipur are as follows:

• Charges for registration: ₹600 for all the vehicles

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

• Charges for hypothecation: ₹1500 for vehicles purchased on loan

• Charges for temporary registration: ₹1200 to ₹1500; temporary registration of vehicles is valid only for a month

RTO Jaipur collects road tax from vehicles as per the structure of Rajasthan road tax. Road tax charges levied by RTO Jaipur are as follows:

• For two-wheelers with engine capacity up to 125 cc: 4% on the cost of the vehicle 

• For two-wheelers with engine capacity between 125 cc to 500 cc: 6% on the cost of the vehicle 

• For two-wheelers with engine capacity between 200 cc to 500 cc: 8% on the cost of the vehicle

• For two-wheelers with an engine capacity of more than 500 cc: 10% on the cost of the vehicle

• For four-wheelers costing ₹3 Lakhs or less: 4% on the cost of the vehicle

• For four-wheelers between ₹3 Lakhs to ₹6 Lakhs: 6% on the cost of the vehicle

• For four-wheelers above ₹6 Lakhs: 8% on the cost of the vehicle 

Not abiding by traffic rules will make vehicle drivers subject to penalties. Charges for breaking the different traffic rules are as follows:

• Charges for driving without wearing a seatbelt: ₹1000

• Charges for driving without a valid registration certificate: ₹2000

• Charges for driving without a license: ₹5000

• Charges for using a cell phone while driving: ₹1000

• Charges for driving a two-wheeler without a helmet: ₹1000

Yes, it is mandatory to have vehicle insurance while driving in Jaipur. Driving any vehicle without proper insurance will make the vehicle owner subject to penalties. The penalty for driving without insurance is ₹2000, whereas repeating the offence will increase the penalty to ₹4000.

According to reports, a family of 3 was killed in a road accident in Jaipur near Doi Ki Dhani. The family was said to be standing near the road waiting for a vehicle that was supposed to pick them up when they were hit by a speeding car. 

The driver fled from the spot abandoning the vehicle. As per the police report, a liquor bottle was also discovered in the car, hinting towards the possibility of drunk driving. 

A road safety campaign will be commenced in Jaipur from the 15th of July, 2023. This intensive 9-day campaign is an initiative by the transport department of Jaipur in collaboration with the state police department. It is being done to spread awareness about the road-safety regulations.