Bemetara is a municipality in the state of Chattisgarh. It is an important region for agriculture with the growth of oily crops and lentils in abundance among the rest. The distance between Bemetara and the main city is around 63.8 km and the road network is well maintained. 

Transportation in and out of the city is looked after by 1 RTO office having a code of CG-22. Its administration is strict and follows the rules laid under Motor Vehicle Act 1988.

Various functions of RTO Bemetara are mentioned below:

• Ensure that all the rules and regulations mentioned in the Motor Vehicles Act 1988 and Central Motor Vehicles Act 1989 are being enforced properly

• Conduct the collection of taxes in accordance with the Motor Vehicles Act 1988

• Manage permits in order to facilitate the growth and development of road transportation

• Conduct driving tests and issue driving licences

• Renew driving licences

• Run vehicle fitness tests and issue vehicle fitness certificate

The different types of driving licence issued in Bemetara are:

• Heavy passenger motor vehicles licence

• Light motor vehicles licence for commercial and non-transport purposes

• Four-wheelers licence

• Heavy goods motor vehicles licence

• Two-wheelers licence

There are 2 types of vehicle registration certificate issued by RTO Bemetara:

• Permanent Licence
  
• Temporary Licence
  

Registration charges for new vehicles under RTO are as follows:

• Charges for registration: ₹600 for every four-wheeler

• Charges for changing the number plate and smart card: ₹1000

• Hypothecation: ₹1500 for vehicles that are bought on loan

• Temporary Registration Charges: ₹1200 to ₹1500 for a month 

RTO Bemetara follows the Chhattisgarh road tax charges. The charges levied are mentioned below:

• Road Tax For New Two-wheelers: 4% of the vehicle’s price

• Road Tax For Old Two-wheelers: ₹6000 - ₹30000 (as per the weight, engine capacity, and age) 

• Road Tax For Three-wheelers: ₹15000 - ₹60000 (as per seating capacity and vehicle’s age)

• Road Tax For New Four-wheelers: 5% - 6% (depending on the cost of the vehicle)

• Road Tax For Old Four-wheelers: ₹50000 - ₹600000 (as per the weight, performance period, and engine capacity) 

• Road Tax For Commercial Vehicles: ₹150 per seat for every quarter; ₹200 per seat for every quarter for vehicles with an all-India permit 

Not following traffic rules makes vehicle owners subject to penalties. Charges for violating the different traffic rules are mentioned below:

• Charges for driving without a helmet: ₹1000; cancellation of driving licence for up to 3 months

• Charges for driving without a licence: ₹5000; imprisonment for a month

• Charges for driving over the speed limit: Between ₹1000 to ₹4000

• Charges for drinking and driving: ₹10000 for first-time offenders, ₹15000 for a repetitive offence

• Charges for unnecessary honking: Between ₹1000 to ₹2000

Yes, it is mandatory to have motor insurance while driving in Bemetara. Not having valid insurance will impose certain penalties on the vehicle owner and sometimes also lead to imprisonment. The penalty for driving without proper insurance is between ₹2000 to ₹4000.

The news reported about an accident between a bike and a speeding vehicle that resulted in the death of 2 boys. An unknown vehicle was driving over the speed limit and collided head-on with a bike. The bike was driven by a young boy with another in the pillion seat. Both riders died on the spot. A case was registered against the guilty driver who fled from the accident scene along with his vehicle.

Another report informed about an accident between 2 bikes that resulted in the death of both the riders on spot. Both the bikes were driving over the speed limit and collided head-on with each other causing the death of both riders.