RTO Ghazipur

Ghazipur is a populated district in the state of Uttar Pradesh. UP-16 is the RTO code of Ghazipur and it regulates all regional vehicle-related matters. Under Motor Vehicles Act 1988, the functions of this RTO have been fixed and strictly executed throughout the area.

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UP-61 Ghazipur RTO Office

RTO Code	UP-61
Office Address	Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh - 233001
Office Timings	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Phone Number	NIL

Functions of RTO Offices in Ghazipur

Below are the functions that RTO Ghazipur offers to the local people:

Vehicle registration
Collecting motor vehicle taxes
Issuing driving licences
Conducting driving licence tests
Issuing learner’s licence
Issuance of vehicle fitness certificate
Issuing driving permits, for example, an international driving license
Monitoring traffic offences and collecting penalties due to traffic rule violations
Reforming laws and execution of new laws

Types of Driving Licences Issued in Ghazipur RTO

Ghazipur RTO provides different types of driving licence such as:

Driving licence for heavy passenger and goods-carrying vehicles
Driving licence for LMVs (both commercial and non-transport)
Licence for light motor vehicles, motorcycles, and cars more than 50cc
Licence for 2-wheelers of 50cc or less than 50cc
Driving licence for scooters and mopeds (without gear)
Driving licence for heavy trailers (only for heavy vehicle drivers)

Types of Vehicle Registration in Ghazipur

Generally, there are two types of vehicle registration certificate in Ghazipur:

Permanent Registration
Temporary Registration

However, drivers need to register their vehicles as per the category. This registration number is shown on the number plate of a vehicle.

Vehicle Registration Charges in Ghazipur

The vehicle registration charges are uniform throughout the state. Thus the charges are:

LMV (Non-Transport): ₹600
LMV (Transport): ₹1000
Heavy Passenger-Carrying Vehicles: ₹1500
Invalid Carriages: ₹50
Three-wheelers: ₹600
Medium Goods Vehicles: ₹1000
Imported Motorcycles or 3-wheeler: ₹2500
Motorcycle: ₹300
Medium Passenger Vehicles: ₹1000
Other Vehicles: ₹3000

Road Tax in Ghazipur

Ghazipur RTO collects road taxes at the local level. The norms followed are those of UP road tax norms. Government fixes the tax amount following the cost, capacity, and weight of the vehicles. These are as follows:

Two-wheelers

Less than 90.72 kg: ₹150

Up to ₹0.20 lakh: 2% of the value of the vehicle
Within ₹0.20 to ₹0.60 lakh: 4% of the value of the vehicle
Within ₹0.60 to ₹2 lakh: 6% of the value of the vehicle
More than ₹2 lakh: 8% of the value of the vehicle

Four-wheelers

Up to ₹6 lakh: 3% of the value of the vehicle
Between ₹6 to ₹10 lakh: 6% of the value of the vehicle
Between ₹10 to ₹20 lakh: 8% of the value of the vehicle
More than ₹20 lakh: 9% of the value of the vehicle

Loading Capacity

Less than 1 ton: ₹665
From 1 to 2 tons: ₹946
From 2 to 4 tons: ₹1430
Between 4 to 6 tons: ₹1915
Between 6 to 8 tons: ₹2375
From 8 to 9 tons: ₹2865
More than 10 tons: ₹3320 along with added vehicle tax for UP transport for each ton
Each tone above 10 tons: ₹470

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

Not following traffic rules properly will cause penalties in Ghazipur like in all other parts of UP. These charges are also uniform throughout the state. These are:

Over speeding: ₹4000
Driving without putting on a seatbelt: ₹1000
Driving without a licence: ₹5000
Not wearing a helmet while driving: ₹500
Driving and using a phone or talking: ₹1000 (first time)
Driving and using a phone or talking: ₹10000 (second time)
Disobeying parking rules: ₹500 (first time)
Disobeying parking rules: ₹1500 (second time)

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

It is mandatory to have a motor insurance in Ghazipur. This is a necessary step to ensure your vehicle’s overall safety. Besides, it is legally mandatory too. Any violation of this rule will cause penalties, registration or licence cancellation, etc.

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Car Insurance

Auto Rickshaw Insurance

Commercial Vehicle Insurance

Two Wheeler Insurance

Recent Traffic Events in Ghazipur

Being a populated part of Uttar Pradesh, Ghazipur is quite a congested area and has witnessed several unfortunate accidents. For example, there is a report of death of a police officer in a road accident, a report of death of one in a school bus and scooter collision, etc. The local RTO is taking steps to reduce the number of accidents in this region, however, people should be more aware and adhere to every traffic rule to avoid mishaps.

In addition, to manage congestion and ensure maximum comfort during commutation, some roadway projects are going on in Ghazipur. Ghazipur-Manjhi Ghat Greenfield Expressway is an example of this.

Road Safety Campaigns in Ghazipur

Road safety is a rising concern in the state of Uttar Pradesh. To enhance the awareness regarding road safety among common people Ghazipur authority arranged a bike rally which the district magistrate was also a part of. After this, the state government also arranged a road safety awareness month this year from 5th January to 4th February which was maintained throughout the state including Ghazipur.

FAQs About RTO Offices in Ghazipur

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How to renew a driving licence in Ghazipur?

To renew a driving licence in Ghazipur, the applicant has to go to Ghazipur RTO and collect Form 9. Then the applicant should submit all necessary documents along with the filled-out form. After successful verification, the authority will renew the licence.

What are the documents to get a driving licence in Ghazipur?

The documents you need to submit to get a driving licence in Ghazipur are the learner’s licence, application form, residence proof, age proof, passport-size photographs, form 5, or the driving certificate, etc.

What is the vehicle fitness certificate?

A vehicle fitness certificate is the official declaration of the fitness of a vehicle in every type of road condition. To get this certificate, one has to come to the local RTO and undergo the vehicle fitness test.