RTO Muzaffarnagar

The Muzaffarnagar district is located in the northern part of the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is a growing industrial city with some of the major industries. The district faces a high rate of traffic congestion almost daily. Encroachment of roads, and putting up of street-side vendors are some of the major reasons for the occurrence of high traffic jams. The Muzaffarnagar RTO is responsible to look after road safety governance and multiple other functions.

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UP-12 Muzaffarnagar RTO Office

RTO Code	UP-12
Office Address	Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh - 251001
Office Timings	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Phone Number	+(91)-131-2433841

Functions of RTO Offices in Muzaffarnagar

Muzaffarnagar RTO performs a multitude of road and transport service, which includes:

Registering of motor vehicles
Issuing driving licence
Transfer of vehicle ownership
Collecting motor vehicle tax
Issuing motor vehicle permits
Levying penalties against traffic rules violation
Issuing permits, such as, school bus permits, tourist vehicle permits, etc.

Types of Driving Licences Issued in Muzaffarnagar RTO

Muzaffarnagar RTO provides the following types of driving licences to its citizens:

Motorcycle Licence – for any cc vehicles without gears
Light Motor Vehicle Licence – for non-transportation purposes, commercial purposes
Commercial driving licence
Heavy Goods Motor Vehicle Licence
2-Wheeler Licence
Light Motor Vehicle Licence

Types of Vehicle Registration in Muzaffarnagar

The types of vehicle registration issued by the Muzaffarnagar RTO are of the following types:

1. Permanent registration

2. Temporary Registration

Once you have successfully received your vehicle registration certificate, you will be given one registration number. The registration number you will receive will be your licence plate number.

Vehicle Registration Charges in Muzaffarnagar

The vehicle registration charges implied in Mirzapur include:

Registration and renewal of imported vehicles: ₹2500 - ₹10000
Issuing of Duplicate Trade Certificate: ₹300 to ₹500
Issue or renew vehicles’ registration certificate: ₹300 to ₹2500
Issuing or renewal of Trade Certificate: ₹300 to ₹500

Road Tax in Muzaffarnagar

Road taxes in RTO Muzaffarnagar follow UP road tax. They are distributed among the following listed categories.

For Four-Wheelers: 3% to 9% charges are levied on the cost of the vehicle
For Two-Wheelers: 2% to 8% charges are levied on the cost of the vehicle
For Loading Capacity of a Transport or Commercial Vehicle: ₹665 to ₹3790 annually

What if You Don’t Follow Traffic Rules in Muzaffarnagar?

Muzaffarnagar RTO follows the new traffic fines imposed on 1st September 2019, whose aim is to lessen the rate of increasing traffic accidents and strictly implement road safety guidelines. The major traffic fines in Muzaffarnagar after the MV Act are:

Over-Speeding: ₹2000 - ₹4000
Driving Without a Safety Belt: ₹1000
Driving Without Driving Licence: ₹5000
Riding Without Wearing a Helmet: ₹1000
Using Your Mobile Phone While Driving: ₹1000 - ₹10000

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

Yes, it is mandatory to have a motor insurance coverage. Hence, citizens of Muzaffarnagar must have their vehicles covered under third-party insurance. Heavy penalties are levied on driving without a valid insurance certificate - ₹2000 for a first offender, and ₹4000 for each subsequent penalty.

Recent Traffic Events in Muzaffarnagar

Muzaffarnagar witnesses a high number of rising transports on the road. According to a report, there are currently 25 thousand vehicles commuting the district each day. One of the main upcoming reasons for the high rate of traffic jams is garbage disposal. The garbage is not dumped in a secure far-off location; rather it is kept on the sides of the road. Thus, the garbage takes up a huge chunk of the streets.

In a recent report, a major hit-and-run accident took place in Muzaffarnagar, as a car hit a 4-year-old. The vehicle injured the girl very seriously and ran off from the scene. After that, the local people took the girl to the nearest hospital.

According to a report, there has been a killing incident because of a collision between a truck and a car. An overspeeding truck turned over a car, killing one child, one woman and one man. Other than them, the incident deeply injured three more people.

Road Safety Campaigns in Muzaffarnagar

There has been a recent road campaign where the Muzaffarnagar traffic police handed over flowers and appreciation letters, instead of challans to traffic offenders. The program was held over a period of one month. The objective was to politely impart education on road safety awareness guidelines.

Muzaffarnagar RTO conducted another road safety campaign on 30 May 2022, where school students were given important contact numbers in the road safety awareness campaign.

FAQs About RTO Offices in Muzaffarnagar

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Is it mandatory to have a number plate in Muzaffarnagar?

Having a number plate against a registered vehicle of the city or district or a state is mandatory according to the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Hence, a vehicle in Muzaffarnagar must get a registry under the Regional Transport Authority of Muzaffarnagar. A number plate helps find out details of the vehicle when need be.

What are the office timings, and contact number of the Regional Transport Office Muzaffarnagar?

The office timings of Muzaffarnagar RTO are from 09:30 am to 06:30 pm. You can reach any office at their landline number + (91)-131-2433841.

What are the documents necessary to register a new car in Muzaffarnagar?

The following documents must be submitted for successful registration of a new car in Muzaffarnagar:

Form 20 - Vehicle Registration
Form 21 - To be given by vehicle’s dealer
Form 34 - For vehicle with hypothecation
For imported vehicles - Vehicle invoice
For non-imported vehicles - Invoice to be registered
Age proof
Address proof
Passport size photographs
Registration charges
Temporary registration number
PUC certificate
Insurance documents of the vehicle
For carriages - Certificate of the manufacturer
Provide the demand draft of road tax fee receipt

How to check vehicle details in RTO Muzaffarnagar?

Follow the below steps to check vehicle details if your vehicle is registered under Muzaffarnagar RTO:

Visit the page of the official site of Parivahan portal, Vahan Citizen Services, Transport Department Government of Uttar Pradeshhttps://vahan.parivahan.gov.in/vahanservice/vahan/ui/statevalidation/homepage.

Enter your vehicle's registration number
Select the state (in this case, Uttar Pradesh)
Select the RTO (in this case, RTO Muzaffarnagar)
Proceed further as per the website guidelines

Can I make a road tax payment in RTO Muzaffarnagar through online transaction mode?

Muzaffarnagar RTO has online facility to make road tax payment through its official portal, following the steps below:

Visit http://uptransport.upsdc.gov.in/en-us/Online-Services/Tax-Payment official site of the Transport Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh.
Click on the Online Services tab.
Select the first option under it, which is UP State Vehicle Tax (as your vehicle is under RTO Muzaffarnagar).
Further, enter the vehicle’s registration number, select the state (in this case Uttar Pradesh), and the RTO of that state (in this case Muzaffarnagar).
Click on proceed and follow the steps as per the websites’ direction.