The 9^th largest state in the country, Chhattisgarh is rich in resources and has the 3^rd largest coal reserves in the country. According to 2011, the population census stands at nearly 25 million, making it the 16^th most populated Indian state.

Eventually, there were about 6 million registered vehicles across this state at the end of the fiscal year 2019. Being a top tourist spot and an emerging industrialised hub, this state has a superb network of roadways.

Moreover, there are 36 RTO offices in Chhattisgarh assisting vehicle owners with vehicle registration certificates, issuing driving licences and providing other services.

What Is the Website for Chhattisgarh RTO?

If you wish to visit the official website of Chhattisgarh RTO, click on the below link and you will be able to find all the necessary details:

Chhattisgarh RTO Website: https://cgtransport.gov.in/

On this website, you can check all details about your vehicle, check the details of your driving licence and search for relevant information as per your requirement.

RTO Chhattisgarh conducts the below functions:

• Register New Vehicles
• Issue and Renew RCs for Vehicles (Temporary/Permanent)
• Issue and Renew Driving Licence
• Transfer Car Ownership
• Change Registration Details
• Change/Update Name on Driving Licence
• Furnish Fitness Certificate
• Issue Learner’s Licence
• Issue Duplicate Vehicle Registration Certificate
• Ensure Vehicle Registration Transfer
• Issue NOC for Vehicle in Another State
• Collect Motor Vehicle Tax
• Issue Motor Vehicle Permit
• Issue International Driving Permit
• Renew Fitness Certificate for Commercial Vehicles

The 3 different types of driving licence issued by the Chhattisgarh RTO include

1. Commercial Driving Licence

2. International Driving Licence

3. Learners’/Permanent Licence

According to the regulations of the Motor Vehicle Act 1988, it is mandatory to register your vehicle in India. As per the Act, a vehicle owner must not drive an unregistered vehicle, and the registration number must be displayed on the number plate of the vehicle.

In Chhattisgarh, the validity of the registration certificate of a non-transport vehicle is 15 years. After this, the vehicle must be registered after every 5 years. Eventually, the vehicle fitness certificate will be valid for about 2 years from the date of registration of your vehicle.

So, the types of vehicle registration certificates in Chhattisgarh include:

1. Permanent Registration

2. Temporary Registration

You must install the vehicle registration plates in the front and rear sections of your vehicle with clear visibility as it is mandatory. It generally takes 7-15 days for the registration process to complete and for detailed updates in the database. Once you receive your certificate, you can check the status of your vehicle registration by going to the official RTO website.

Below is a list of the various types of number plates that Chhattisgarh RTO issues:

• Number plate has an upward arrow
• Red number plate having the emblem of India
• Green number plate
• Yellow number plate
• Blue number plate
• Black number plate
• Red number plate
• White number plate

Chhattisgarh RTO provides the following types of vehicle registration certificates as per requirements:

• Permanent and Temporary Registration Certificate
• Duplicate Registration Certificate
• Vehicle Ownership Transfer
• Registration Certificate Renewal

Every vehicle owner in Chhattisgarh must mandatorily pay a registration fee to RTO Chhattisgarh to register their vehicles. Moreover, the normal registration charges are ₹600 for all vehicles. Here are the other vehicle registration charges in Chhattisgarh:

• Number Plate and Smart Card Fee: ₹1000
• Hypothecation Charges: ₹1500 (if someone buys a car on loan)
• Temporary Registration Charges: ₹1200 to ₹1500 (for up to 1 month)
• FasTag Charges: ₹500 (on purchase of the vehicle)
• Road Tax Charges: Between 8% to 9% for registering a car in Chhattisgarh

The government charges Chhattisgarh road tax from individuals to raise funds that are necessary to develop the infrastructure of the state. Accordingly, road taxes also help in the maintenance of the roads in the state.

Here is a detail of road taxes in Chhattisgarh for 2-wheeler, 4-wheeler and commercial vehicles:

Two-Wheelers:

• Old Motor Vehicles (under 70 kg): ₹8000 (5 to 15 years), ₹6000 (over 15 years)
• Old Motor Vehicles (above 70 kg till 200cc): ₹15000 (5 to 15 years), ₹8000 (over 15 years)
• Motor Vehicles (between 200cc to 325cc): ₹20000 (5 to 15 years), ₹10000 (over 15 years)
• Old motor vehicles of more than 325cc: ₹30000 (5 to 15 years), ₹15000 (over 15 years)

Four-Wheelers:

• New Vehicles (costing up to 5 lakhs): 5% of the vehicle’s price
• New Vehicles (costing more than 5 lakhs): 6% of the vehicle’s cost
• Old Vehicles (below 800 kg to above 2000 kg): ₹1 lakh to ₹6 lakhs (vehicle age 5 to 15 years), ₹50000 to ₹3 lakhs ( vehicle age above 15 years)

Commercial Vehicles:

The state tax for a cab is calculated at ₹150 per seat per quarter, and if the cab has an all-India permit, then the payment is ₹200 per seat per quarter.

Vehicle owners who fail to pay Chhattisgarh road tax are required to pay a fine. If vehicle owners fail to make the road tax payment, the penalty is charged at the rate of one-twelfth of the tax to be paid along with the tax.

Visit the official Parivahan website and check the details of any vehicle and also of the owner. It is completely a hassle-free process if you choose Digit’s website or app and find vehicle owner details by their vehicle registration number. You will just have to enter the vehicle registration number and you will receive all the necessary information.

Find below the list of the top 6 traffic rules in Chattisgarh to avoid mishaps on roads:

1. The most important rule for every driver is that they must wear seatbelts and carry their driving licence.

2. Driving at higher speeds can cause accidents and lead you to pay heavy penalties.

3. Ensure your vehicle’s headlights and backlights properly highlight the number plates.

4. Ensure your vehicle’s braking system is working properly.

5. Use the necessary signals when slowing down, turning or allowing other vehicles to pass. Do not use loud horns in a silent zone.

6. Check the tyres, headlights, backlights, and horns before driving and ensure they are working properly.

In addition, here are some traffic rules that a vehicle owner must check before driving on the roads:

• Ensure your vehicle is insured
• Check the roadworthiness of your car and drive accordingly
• Do not drive under intoxication or usage of drugs
• Avoid using mobile phones when driving a vehicle
• Ensure the vehicle registration number is displayed properly and is in the right format

Following traffic rules is mandatory to avoid unnecessary road accidents and traffic issues. Below are the traffic fines in Chhattisgarh:

• Driving Under Intoxication: ₹10000 and/or 6 months imprisonment and ₹15000 and/or 2 years imprisonment for a repeat offence
• Riding Without Wearing Helmet: ₹1000 and/or licence cancellation, community service for 3 months
• Driving/Riding While Using Mobile (Handheld): ₹5000
• Rash Driving: ₹1000 to ₹5000 for first time offence, ₹10000 for repeat offence
• Driving/Riding With No Licence: ₹5000 and/or community service
• Blocking Emergency Vehicles: ₹10000 and /or 6 months in imprisonment
• Driving/Riding Without a Permit: ₹10000 and/or 6 months to 1 year in imprisonment
• Overspeeding: ₹5000 and/or 3 months imprisonment, and community service. In case of subsequent violation, the fine rises to ₹10000 and up to 1 year in prison.

Yes, it is mandatory to have motor insurance for vehicle owners to drive a vehicle in Chhattisgarh. One must carry at least third-party insurance while driving. However, in case one fails to do the same, the penalty includes paying a hefty fine of ₹2000 and/or 3 months in imprisonment, and community service. If the offence is repeated, the fine amount rises to ₹4000.

Valid vehicle insurance serves as a saviour protecting individuals against sudden road accidents and financial liabilities. Here are the benefits of availing of car insurance:

• Assure compensation to the survivors of the deceased.
• Provide repair bills for the damage caused due to the accident.
• It helps avoid lawsuits which also include legal charges as you are liable for the damage.
• Get damage costs apart from one caused due to the accident, such as an earthquake or terrorism, etc.

As per recent report, more than 400 national highways and state highways remained jammed in Chhattisgarh a few days back.

Another report published last year confirmed that the roads of Chhattisgarh are becoming dangerous. Even after enforcing strict traffic rules, the number of people losing lives due to road accidents is increasing day by day. An integrated database explains that about 2 thousand people have died in road accidents. Out of this, about 70% of the deceased were bike riders.

The government of Chhattisgarh has taken an initiative by introducing a faceless, contactless service to enhance transparency. This faceless service will initiate a smooth functioning of the services without the need for people to come to the RTO office. This will save ample time and reduce the wastage of paper since it is a paperless service.

Here are some of the services individuals can avail of online:

• Change Name in Conductor’s Licence                    
• Alter Address in Conductor’s Licence
• Change Name in Learner's Licence            
• Renew Driving Licence      
• Change Name in Driving Licence
• Alter Address in Driving Licence                 
• Change Address in Learner's Licence                                    
• Issue of International Driving Permit                      
• Extract Driving Licence                    
• Issue of Conductor’s Licence        
• Duplicate Learner's Licence
• Issue of Duplicate Conductor's Licence   
• Renewal of Conductor’s Licence

As per last year's news, Chhattisgarh Transport Department continuously ran several road safety campaigns to spread awareness about road safety and traffic rules among the public and to prevent road accidents. Over 12,000 people received driving and road safety training from IDTR in Chhattisgarh that year.

Additionally, last year Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) held the National Road Safety Awareness Campaign in the country to enhance the need for road safety awareness among individuals.

Last year, the traffic police of Chhattisgarh took a unique initiative to assist people in strictly following the traffic rules. For those who broke the rules, the police made them do a lot of cleaning work. As soon as the police adopted this unique way of punishing those who violate the traffic rules, a sensation spread among the vehicle owners.

This year the Ministry of Road Transport and Highway has directed the state authorities to organise a Road Safety Week to educate people on traffic rules and make them aware of the road rules.