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Kanpur is famous across the world for its leather industry. Consequently, this city attracts a lot of people across Uttar Pradesh. Along with that, it also houses a large population making its street busier than ever. The city RTO (code: UP-78) monitors and maintains traffic safety and flow along with other various duties.
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RTO Code |
UP-78 |
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Office Address |
Panki Station Rd, E Block, Panki, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh - 208020 |
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Office Timings |
10AM - 5PM |
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Phone Number |
0512-2241047 |
Kanpur RTO is responsible for the following functions:
Issuing vehicle registration certificate
Issuing learner's licence and permanent licence
Renew driving licence and registration certificate
Road tax collection
Issuing motor vehicle permits
Reform and initiate new rules
Charging penalties against breaking traffic rules
Regulation of driving schools
Promotion of road safety
Kanpur RTO provides several types of driving licence. Here is a list of some of those:
Light motor vehicle licence (Commercial and non-transport)
Light motor vehicle licence (Motorcycle over 50cc engine capacity and with gear)
Heavy goods motor vehicle licence
Heavy trailer licence (Drivers with heavy motor licence)
Two-wheeler licence (Lower 50cc engine capacity)
Kanpur RTO provides 2 types of vehicle registration:
Permanent Registration
Temporary Registration
A driver will get a plate number for his or her vehicle after the successful completion of the registration.
Here is a short list of the charges that are related to vehicle registration in Kanpur:
Registration charges: ₹600 (For all vehicles)
Hypothecation charges: ₹1500 (Car purchased on a loan)
Number plate charges: ₹230 - ₹400
Temporary registration charges: ₹1200 - ₹1500 (up to 1 month)
Depending on the type and subtype of vehicles, UP road tax varies. Kanpur follows a similar system. Here is a short list:
Two-wheeler costing below ₹0.20 lakh to above ₹2 lakh: 2% to 8% of their price
Cars costing below ₹6.00 lakh to above ₹20 lakh: 3% to 9% of their price
Vehicles with loading capacity below 1 ton to above 10 tons: ₹665 to ₹3320
If one does not abide by the traffic violation fines in Kanpur one has to pay the fine or face jail time based on The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019. Here is a short list reflecting that:
General offence: ₹500 (first time), ₹1500 (second time)
Not giving way to emergency vehicles: ₹10000
Over speeding: ₹1000 -2000 (LMV), ₹2000-4000 (MPV/HPV) and licence seizure
Overloading the vehicle: ₹20000
Yes, it is mandatory to have a motor insurance while driving on public roads in Kanpur. This insurance provides coverage when legal complications arise due to some kind of accident where injury to a third person or damage to a third party property is involved.
Driving without third-party insurance can cost one a ₹1000 fine and/or imprisonment for up to 3 months.
According to a report on 2nd March 2023, there were three people dead and two seriously injured when a pickup van had an accident in Kanpur. The current Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh mourned their deaths and expressed heartfelt condolences to their family members.
Road safety campaigns were organised between 4th January to 5th February, 2023 in order to increase awareness among people, especially children in schools and colleges.
There was a clear emphasis on the parking system, overloading, drunken driving and non-use of safety devices in these campaigns.
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Disclaimer: The information mentioned here is collected from different online websites, news websites and government sources. They may change as per time. Please check the official government websites and verify the information before making any decision.
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