RTO Varanasi

Varanasi is one of the most popular tourist spots in Uttar Pradesh with proper connectivity with the surrounding area via road networks. The traffic-related matters at the local level are managed by the local RTO which has the code UP-65. In addition, this RTO is also responsible for issuing driving licences, taking penalties, monitoring traffic rules, etc.

Keep scrolling to know more about Varanasi RTO and the services it offers.

The functions of Varanasi RTO are as follows:

• Varanasi RTO manages the driving schools in the area
• They help to track registration certificate status
• Varanasi RTO issues learner’s and permanent driving licences
• Varanasi RTO issues duplicate driving licence and hypothecation certificate
• Varanasi RTO also arranges promotional campaigns to ensure road safety
• The RTO charges penalties for breaking traffic rules
• Initiates new traffic laws
• The RTO registers new vehicles and provides certificates
• They also collect taxes and check the PUC certificate

The different types of driving licence issued by Varanasi RTO are:

• Driving licence for LMVs
• Licence for commercial and non-transport LMVs
• Driving licence for up to 50cc engine capacity motorcycles
• Driving licence for more than 50cc engine capacity motorcycles, LMVs, and cars
• Licence for gearless scooters and moped
• Licence for heavy goods and passenger vehicles
• Special licence for heavy trailer drivers

You will find types of vehicle registration certificate in Varanasi which are:

• Permanent
• Temporary

Vehicle registration is a must for every vehicle owner as only after a successful registration process they can get the vehicle number. You can do vehicle registration both offline and online.

The vehicle registration charges in Varanasi are as follows:

• Both registration and renewal charge for invalid carriages is ₹50
• Registration and renewal charge is ₹1000 for medium passenger vehicles
• Registration and renewal charge is ₹1000 for medium goods-carrying vehicles
• The registration charge for light motor vehicles is ₹600, and renewal is ₹5000
• Registration and renewal fees for heavy passenger vehicles are ₹1500
• For motorcycles, the registration fee is ₹300, and ₹1000 for renewal
• The registration charge for imported three-wheelers and motorcycles is ₹2500, renewal charge is ₹10000
• The registration charge for three-wheelers is ₹600, renewal charge is ₹2500
• For other vehicles, registration charge ₹3000, renewal is ₹6000

Varanasi follows the Uttar Pradesh road tax norms declared as per the vehicle’s price and capacity. These are discussed below.

Two-wheelers

• ₹150 for two-wheelers below 90.72 kg
• 2% of the value of the vehicle costs up to ₹0.20 lakh
• 4% of the value of the vehicle costs between ₹0.20 to ₹0.60 lakh
• 6% of the value of the vehicle costs between ₹0.60 to ₹2 lakh
• 8% of the value of the vehicle costs above ₹2 lakh

Four-wheelers

• 3% of the value of the vehicle costs up to ₹6 lakh
• 6% of the value of the vehicle costs between ₹6 to ₹10 lakh
• 8% of the value of the vehicle costs between ₹10 to ₹20 lakh
• 9% of the value of the vehicle costs above ₹20 lakh

Loading Capacity

• Below 1 ton: ₹665
• Within 1 ton to 2 tons: ₹946
• Within 2 tons to 4 tons: ₹1430
• Within 4 tons to 6 tons: ₹1915
• Within 6 tons to 8 tons: ₹2375
• Within 8 tons 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

Like all other parts of the state, penalty charges will be levied on the offenders in Varanasi for breaking traffic rules. However, these charges are uniform throughout the state. These are:

• Driving while talking on mobile phone: ₹1000 (first time)
• Driving while talking on mobile phone: ₹10000 (second time)
• Driving without a helmet: ₹500
• Driving without a seatbelt: ₹1000
• Over Speeding: ₹4000
• Breaking parking rules: ₹500 (first time)
• Breaking parking rules: ₹1500 (second time)

Vehicle insurance is mandatory for every driver in Varanasi as well as throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. Hence, it is not only a mandatory legal part but also is important for your vehicle security. Thus, to avoid penalties, and licence suspension, and to recover your car from severe damage, you should have a vehicle licence.

Being a very important part of the state, Varanasi is a crowded region and traffic congestion is very common here. In the past year, there have been several reports of road accidents in Varanasi such as the injury of 13 people because of the collision of a bus and a truck. To manage such unfortunate road events, the local RTO has been taking steps along with the help of the state government.

In addition, as it is a famous tourist place, the government is taking several steps to enhance the connectivity in this region. The construction of the Varanasi ring road is a recent example of development activity.

Being a part of Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi was a part of the one-month-long road safety campaign arranged by the state government. The campaign continues from 5^th January to 4^th February this year.