RTO Pauri Garhwal

Pauri Garhwal is a district located in the state of Uttarakhand. It is a beautiful hill station situated in the foothills of the Himalayas. The Pauri Garhwal RTO UK-12 is responsible for carrying out a multitude of transportation and road safety measures. The foremost important function provided by it is issuing driving licences.

Other functions include vehicle purchases in public auctions, and transfer of vehicle ownership, etc.

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UK-12 Pauri RTO Office

RTO Code	UK-12
Office Address	Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand - 246155
Office Timings	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Phone Number	+(91)-1368-223003

Functions of RTO Offices in Pauri Garhwal

Pauri Garhwal RTO serves different kinds of road and vehicle-related functions. These are mentioned as follows:

Issuance of driving licence
Renewal of driving licence
Granting a NOC for vehicle
Road tax collection
Renewal of vehicle’s fitness certificate
Grant of temporary motor vehicle permit
Issuing of permits, such as, All India Permit, Contract Carriage Permit, Stage Carriage Permit, Private Sector Vehicle Permit
Vehicle RC renewal

Types of Driving Licences Issued in Pauri Garhwal RTO

Pauri Garhwal RTO issues three types of driving licence. These include the following:

1. Permanent Driving Licence

2. Learner Driving Licence

3. Driving Licence Renewal

Types of Vehicle Registration in Pauri Garhwal

The two types of vehicle registration certif icates issued by the Pauri Garhwal RTO are of the following types:

1. Permanent registration

2. Temporary Registration

After the successful completion of the vehicle registration process, you will receive a registration number. The registration number is the number on your vehicle’s licence plate.

Vehicle Registration Charges in Pauri Garhwal

Pauri Garhwal RTO follows the guidelines of Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, and UP Motor Vehicle Rules, 1998. The registration charges depend on the types of vehicles and their usage. They are:

Registration and renewal of vehicles: ₹200 - ₹800
Issue or renewal of Trade Certificate: ₹50 - ₹200
Issue of duplicate registration copy: ₹100 - ₹400
Registration and renewal of imported vehicles: ₹200 - ₹800

Road Tax in Pauri Garhwal

Pauri Garhwal RTO follows the Uttarakhand road tax regulations. It depends on different factors, such as the specific purpose of the vehicle, age of the vehicle, vehicle’s seat capacity, category of the vehicle, etc. These are divided into the following different sections:

For Four-wheelers: 6% to 8% charges are levied on the cost of the vehicle
For Two-wheelers: 6% to 8% charges are levied on the cost of the vehicle

What If You Don’t Follow Traffic Rules in Pauri Garhwal?

Pauri Garhwal RTO follows the Motor Vehicles Act 1988 (Act no. 59 of 1988). See the list below to grasp detailed information on new traffic fines in Pauri Garhwal and penalties:

Driving Without Number Plate: ₹500 - ₹1500
Driving Without Wearing a Helmet: ₹1000 and licence suspension for 3 months
Violating Basic Traffic Rules: ₹2000
Rash Driving: ₹1000 - ₹5000
Driving Without a Proper Licence: ₹2500

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

Yes, it is mandatory to have a motor insurance coverage is of utmost importance in Pauri Garhwal. In situations of not doing so, the offender is charged a lump sum amount in terms of a fine. For those driving two-wheelers, the charges are ₹1000 - ₹2000, and for people driving a four-wheeler, the charges are ₹2000 - ₹4000.

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Recent Traffic Events in Pauri Garhwal

In a recent report, due to Difficult terrain, intermittent rainfall, landslides and high sea level elevation forming very deep gorges are some of the prime reasons for a lot of road accidents taking place in Pauri Garhwal. There was a road accident in Pauri Garhwal on 5^th October 2022. A bus falls into a deep gorge in Garhwal killing 25 people. The bus was carrying 40-45 individuals whose rescue operation was ongoing for a few days.

In other news, such an incident took place on 21^st July 2022. A bus was on its way toward Rishikesh, and the bus overturned, hurting 24 passengers. Only 11 escaped without any injury. According to another news report there has been another gorge incident, where a truck fell into a very deep gorge. Three individuals were reportedly killed.

Road Safety Campaigns in Pauri Garhwal

Pauri Garhwal RTO started an “Agenda of Road Safety 2022” campaign on 17^th June 2022. The campaign ended on 30^th June 2022. The campaign made a mark in educating the citizens of

Garhwal on the importance of taking road safety measures, and on how to mitigate the risks of avalanches and landslides. Furthermore, the citizens have been imparted the knowledge of following traffic rules and road safety guidelines.

The Deputy Superintendent of the Police of Pauri informed its citizens’ of major road safety news regarding violating traffic guidelines. According to the new rules and regulations, those who are seen to be drunk driving, over-speeding, or rash driving, will be seriously curbed.

FAQs About RTO Offices in Pauri Garhwal

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Can I make a road tax payment in Pauri Garhwal RTO online?

A vehicle owner can make a road tax payment to Pauri Garhwal RTO via the online mode, in the following steps:

Visit the official website https://vahan.parivahan.gov.in/vahanservice/vahan/ui/statevalidation/homepage.xhtml.
Click on the section that says “Pay your Tax”
Enter your registered mobile number. Here, you will need to generate an OTP for account and mobile number validation.
Enter the OTP and click on submit.
Click on “Show Details” and go through the details of your vehicle. Tally if the details are correct or not.
Next, you have to select the tax payment mode.
Click on “Payment” and select the preferable payment method. Make sure that method is working without any hassle.
Download the receipt to keep for any future reference.

What happens if I do not pay road tax in Pauri Garhwal?

Following are the charges that the Pauri Garhwal Regional Transport Authority can levy if you fail to pay the liable road tax:

For those riding 2-wheelers, must pay a penalty of ₹200.
For those driving 4-wheelers, will pay a sum of ₹500.

Certain charges that may be levied by RTO Pauri Garhwal on ignorance of paying road tax follows the rules of the Uttarakhand State RTO. Hence, if an individual is found defaulter of continuous non-payment of road tax, he or she will be eligible to pay a hefty fine of ₹1000.

What are the age parameters to receive a learner's licence in Pauri Garhwal?

The minimum age parameters to get a learner licence in Pauri Garhwal is as follows:

For motorcycles without gear with 50cc engine capacity, the minimum age is 16 years.
For light motor vehicles, the minimum age is 18 years.
For a commercial learning licence, the age should be above 20 years. Further, the individual also must hold a permanent driving licence of at least one year.

What is the official website of RTO Pauri Garhwal?

An individual residing and running their vehicle can carry out all the necessary registration, renewal procedures via the official website of RTO Pauri Garhwal. As it falls under the supervision of RTO Uttarakhand, the website is https://transport.uk.gov.in/pages/display/86-rtos--artos.

How to renew a driving licence in Pauri Garhwal?

To renew a driving licence the individual has to submit the following documents to the authority of RTO Pauri Garhwal:

Form no. 9, is the application to renew driving licence
Certificate of permanent driving licence
3 passport size photographs
Form 1-A Medical Certificate
The prescribed driving licence renewal fees