India: New Driving License Rules From 1st June 2024
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways of India (MoRTH) is set to impose significant changes in the driving license rules all over India from 1st June 2024. Watch the full video to know what the
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways of India (MoRTH) has announced new rules for getting a driver's license.These rules mark a significant shift from the traditional practice to a more convenient ones’ and will be implemented from 1st June 2024 countrywide.
The changes are as follows:
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Applicants can take their driving test at private driving training institutes instead of RTOs. These private institutions will be authorized by RTOto conduct tests and issue certificates for license eligibility.
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MoRTH has reduced the documentation required for a new license and streamlined depending on the applicant's vehicle type (two-wheeler or four-wheeler license).
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No need for physical checkups at RTO.
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Speeding & driving without a valid license fines not increased but if a minor caught driving will be fined ?25,000 and will be declared ineligible for a license until he/she turns 25. The vehicle owner's registration card will also be canceled and the parents of such minors may also face legal action.
In order to efficiently implement these changes, the MoRTH has issued rules for the private driving training institutes. Only the institutes following these rules will be authorized to conduct driving tests and issue license certificates. These rules are:
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Training institutes must have a minimum of 1 acre of land for two-wheeler training & 2 acres of land for four-wheeler training.
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Institutes must have or have access to a suitable testing facility.
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Institute’s trainers must hold a high school diploma (or equivalent), minimum 5 years of driving experience, and must be well versed with biometrics and IT systems.
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Light Motor Vehicles (LMV) license applicants must be trained for 29 hours over 4 weeks out of which 8 hours of theory and 21 hours of practical training.
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Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMV) license applicants must be trained for 39 hours over 6 weeks out of which 8 hours of theory and 31 hours of practical training.
While the Ministry claims that these changes will enhance efficiency and simplify the licensing process, stakeholders are concerned that they may lead to misconduct and chaos. Driving training institutes might forge applications & the training process and charge extra money from them for it.
