Dhamtari city is the headquarter and Municipal Corporation of the Dhamtari district in Chhattisgarh. The RTO code of this city is CG-05 where one can issue driving licences, registration certificates or permits. Dhamtari RTO monitors the rules and regulations mentioned in the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 under the supervision of the Transport Commissioner.

Dhamtari RTO maintains a comprehensive database of all the vehicles on the roads. Here is a list of various functions that they cater to its citizens.

• Collecting road taxes
• Issuing and renewing driving licence
• Issuing and renewing a vehicle registration certificate
• Providing international driving licence
• Issuing vehicle fitness certificate
• Issuing tourist and motor vehicle permits
• Transfer Vehicle Ownership

Dhamtari RTO provides various types of driving licences for its citizens that let them drive or ride under legal supervision. These include:

• Two-wheeler licence (50cc or less)
• Light Motor vehicle licence over 50cc
• Motorcycle licence (without gears)
• Light Motor vehicle licence (non-transport)
• Light Motor vehicle licence (commercial)
• Heavy vehicle driving licence
• Heavy passenger vehicle licence
• Heavy trailer licence

The officials of Dhamtari RTO issue and renew 2 types of vehicle registration certificates for the owners. These include:

1. Permanent Registration

2. Temporary Registration

Individuals will get a unique registration number on their number plates after completing the whole registration process properly. The officials will do the necessary validity checks before providing the registration numbers.

Dhamtari RTO imposes a fee on the citizens for the vehicle registration process. These fees are as follows:

• Registration Charges: ₹600
• Number Plate and Smart Card Charges: ₹1000
• Hypothecation Charges: ₹1500
• Temporary Registration Charges: ₹1200 to ₹1500 (for 1 month)
• FasTag Charges: ₹500

Dhamtari RTO follows the Chhattisgarh road tax. that are based on Chhattisgarh Motoryan Karadhan Adhiniyam. However, the taxes depend on the types of vehicles and their market values. These taxes are as follows:

Two-wheelers

• Below 70 kgs: ₹8000 (5 to 15 years), ₹6000 (above 15 years)

• From 70 kgs to 200cc: ₹15000 (5 to 15 years), ₹8000 (above 15 years)

• From 70 kgs to 325cc: ₹20000 (below 5 years), ₹10000 (5 to 15 years)

• Above 325cc: ₹30000 (below 5 years), ₹15000 (5 to 15 years)

Four-wheelers

• New vehicles (5 lakhs and above): 5% to 6% of the vehicle’s price

• Old Vehicles (below 800 kgs): ₹1 lakh (5 to 15 years), ₹50000 (above 15 years)

• Old Vehicles (800 kgs to 2000 kgs): ₹1.5 lakh (5 to 15 years), ₹1 lakh (above 15 years)

• Old Vehicles (above 2000 kgs): ₹6 lakhs (5 to 15 years), ₹3 lakhs (above 15 years)

• Commercial Vehicle: ₹150 to ₹200 per seat per quarter

Dhamtari follows the new traffic fines of Chhattisgarh for individuals who break traffic rules on the streets. Here is the list of the traffic fines of Dhamtari:

• Drunk Driving: ₹10000 (first time) and ₹15000 (repetition)

• Rash Driving: ₹1000 to ₹5000 (first time), ₹10000 (repetition)

• Driving/Riding Without a Permit: ₹10000 and/or 6 months to 1 year of imprisonment

• Blocking Emergency Vehicles: ₹10000 and /or 6 months of imprisonment

• Driving/Riding Without a Licence: ₹5000 and/or community service

• Driving Without a Helmet: ₹1000 and/or licence scrapping for 3 months

Yes, Dhamtari RTO punishes people for not acquiring insurance while on the roads. In this regard, it is mandatory to have a motor insurance  in Dhamtari. This act will attract a fine of ₹2000 for the first time and ₹4000 for the repetition of the same offence according to the Indian Road Rules.

According to a report, traffic congestion and roadblocks are increasing every year with the increase of vehicles. However, the transport department of the state has decided to install traffic signals on National Highway 30 to reduce jams in various areas.

Another report suggests that the Police Department of Chhattisgarh has released several routes and parking plans leading to Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh (SVNS) International Cricket Stadium for the match days near Dhamtari.

Last year on the occasion of the Amrit Mahotsav of Independence, Prajapita Brahmakumari Ishwariya Vishwavidyalaya Dhamtari celebrated with a road safety survival campaign to raise public awareness to reduce road accidents and make people aware of the road rules.