Formerly a part of Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district, Bijapur is famous for Indravati National Park. Spring season attracts thousands of tourists to the area for birdwatching. To sustain the ecological diversity of the National Park, the local RTO office upholds the conservation efforts by regulating vehicle movement in the area. 

The RTO office at Bijapur is associated with the code CG-20. That means every vehicle registered under the RTO office has a number plate that begins with the code CG-20.   

As per the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, the Bijapur RTO office fulfils the following duties:

• Issue and manage different types of vehicle permits

• Offers driver’s licence for personal vehicles

• Conduct driving tests for new applicants

• Issue/renew vehicle fitness certificates for commercial and transport vehicles

• Provides driver’s licence for commercial usage

• NOC for vehicle registration in another state

• Provides car modification permit to vehicles

• Issue/renew the vehicle registration certificate

Here are the types of driving licence in Bijapur:

• Personal Driving Licence

• Learners’ Permit

• Commercial Driving Licence

Generally, Bijapur RTO offers two types of vehicle registration for two/three/four wheeler vehicles. Here are the types:

• Temporary Registration

• Permanent Registration

The charges to register a new vehicle in Bijapur RTO include various factors. Here are the applicable charges you need to pay to get a vehicle on the road: 

• Registration Charges: ₹600

• Charges for Number Plate: ₹1000

• Fast-Tag Charges: ₹500

• Hypothecation Charges: ₹1500

The road tax in Bijapur differs as per the price, Weight, and engine capacity of the vehicle. Following Chhattisgarh road tax charges are applicable in the Bijapur district:

• Two-wheelers: Weight less than 70 kg – ₹8000, Weight of more than 70 kg and engine capacity up to 200cc – ₹15000, Weight more than 70 kg and engine capacity between 200cc and 325cc - ₹20000, Engine capacity of more than 325cc – ₹30000

• Four wheelers: Price up to 5 lakhs – 5% of the vehicle price, a price above ₹5 lakhs – 6% of the vehicle price

• Commercial: ₹150 per seat for each quarter

• Commercial (All India Permit): ₹200 per seat in each quarter

Bijapur district levies Chhattisgarh traffic fines for violating traffic rules in Bijapur:

• Driving without a helmet: ₹1000 and/or licence disqualification for three months

• Driving without a seatbelt: ₹1000

• Driving without a licence: ₹5000 and/or up-to 1-month imprisonment

• Rash Driving: First offence: ₹1000 - ₹5000, ₹10000 for repeated offence

• Driving without RC: ₹2000 - ₹5000, repeated violation will incur fine that ranges between ₹5000 - ₹10000

• Drunk Driving: First offence: ₹10000, ₹15000 for a subsequent offence

Yes, the government has made it mandatory to have motor insurance when driving in the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh. All vehicles registered in the Bijapur RTO region must have at least a third-party insurance cover. The penalty for driving without third party insurance cover ranges between ₹2000 - ₹4000.  You may also get first-party insurance to safeguard your vehicle against accidental damage. However, it is not mandatory by law.

As per reports, bus services resumed in the Bijapur district after 15 years. The long suspension of public road transport services caused serious difficulties for the locals. On the auspicious day of Independence, bus services resumed on 15 August. The event created visible excitement and relief among the locals.

Two people died in the Bijapur district as a bus lost control and overturned in the area. The accident took place on a Sunday morning when a public bus lost control and caused the death of 2 people. The accident also left five people injured.  

A fatal road accident claimed the life of 5 people in Bijapur. The victims were returning to Bijapur after a marriage ceremony when their van met in collision with another 4-wheeler. The disastrous event left five people dead as well as injuring 42 other people.

The month of January is dedicated to Road Safety Awareness in India. To implement the 32nd National Road Safety Month in Bijapur, traffic police inaugurated the campaign with a bike rally in Bijapur. 

The local district police, as well as the CRPF, collaborated in the campaign. The objective of the rally was to create awareness about traffic rules and regulations. 

As a part of this campaign, the administration and police department hosted street plays in markets and busy localities. These plays are directed to inform and educate the audience on traffic laws.