Kanker is a small urban settlement in Chhattisgarh with an approximate population of only 51,385, as per the 2011 census. The town is easily accessible from the state capital Raipur via the NH-30 Highway. If you are staying here and need vehicle registration or driving licence-related services, you should head to the Kanker RTO (CG-19). 

Moreover, you can even get in touch with their officials over phone at +(91)-7868-241261 to clarify confusion related to road transport in Kanker.

For all your queries and services related to transportation in Kanker, follow the link below to access the official portal of the Chhattisgarh Transport Department.

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

You can expect these services from the Kanker RTO authorities:

• Issuing and re-issuing permanent driving licences

• Conducting online tests and providing learner’s licence

• Collecting road taxes

• Writing lading bills

• Organising road safety campaigns

• Transferring vehicle ownership

• Issuing vehicle registration certificates

• Editing address details in both driving licence and RC books

• Regulating the activities of motor training schools

• Conducting a mechanical inspection of a vehicle

As of now, these are the types of driving licence one may opt for by contacting the Kanker RTO officers:

• Permanent Driving Licence

• Temporary Driving Licence

• Commercial Driving Licence

• International Driving Licence

Kanker citizens are eligible for getting the following types of vehicle registration certificates:

• Temporary registration 

• Permanent registration

You should opt for vehicle registration within a week of purchasing a new two-wheeler/ four-wheeler in Kanker. Once the registration is done, the RC book remains valid for 15 years.

It is common to come across various types of number plates while travelling across Chhattisgarh. The distinguishing colours and symbols used in the number plate indicate a specific type of vehicle registration. Here are the types:

• White number plate

• Black number plate

• Green number plate

• Yellow number plate

• Blue number plate

• Red number plate

• Red number plate with the emblem of India

• Number plate with an upward arrow

You can expect these services from the Kanker RTO authorities:

• Issuing and re-issuing permanent driving licences

• Conducting online tests and providing learner’s licence

• Collecting road taxes

• Writing lading bills

• Organising road safety campaigns

• Transferring vehicle ownership

• Issuing vehicle registration certificates

• Editing address details in both driving licence and RC books

• Regulating the activities of motor training schools

• Conducting a mechanical inspection of a vehicle

Besides paying a basic registration charge of ₹600, you must pay the following fees to drive a vehicle in Kanker legally:

• For temporary registration: ₹1,200 - ₹1,500 (valid up to 1 month)

• For acquiring a smart card: ₹200

• For number plate issuance: ₹230 - ₹400

• FasTag Fees: ₹500 - ₹600

• Hypothecation charges: ₹1,500 (applicable for cars bought on loan)

Once these fees are paid, the Regional Transport Office issues a vehicle registration certificate that indicates the model and manufacturer particulars, registration date, owner’s name, and other related details.

Road tax slabs are state-subjective in India as per the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988. It means you must comply with a hiked tax rate if the state transport authorities decide to levy higher tax on a particular vehicular category. Here are the updated Chhattisgarh road tax charges as per the latest notice published by Chhattisgarh Road Development Corporation Limited:

• For new two-wheelers: 4% of the vehicle’s value

• For old two-wheelers: ₹6000 - ₹30000 (depending on the weight, engine capacity, and performance period) 

• For three-wheelers: ₹15000 - ₹60000 (as per the seating capacity and vehicle’s age)

• For new four-wheelers: 5% - 6% (as per the vehicle’s value)

• For old four-wheelers: ₹50000 - ₹600000 (depending on the weight, engine capacity, and performance period) 

• For commercial vehicles: ₹150 per seat for every quarter; ₹200 per seat for every quarter for all-India-permitted vehicles

Failing to obey the RTO-stated rules will cost you more these days, as the traffic fines in Kanker were last revised in September 2019. As per the latest guidelines, here are some reparations you may have to bear if you break traffic rules in Kanker.

• Driving Without Fastening Seat Belt: ₹1,000

• Driving on Call: ₹5,000

• Racing/ Speeding: ₹5,000 with three months of imprisonment

• Blocking Route of an Emergency Vehicle: ₹10,000 with community service

• Driving Tourist Vehicle Without a Permit: ₹10,000 with six months of imprisonment

• Riding/ Driving Without a Licence (for Aggregators): ₹25,000 - ₹1 Lakh

You can settle several fines on-spot, while some of the violations will necessitate you visiting the court.  

Yes, it is mandatory to have motor insurance to drive anywhere in the country. Driving anywhere in Chhattisgarh, including Kanker, entails a driver/ rider possessing at least third-party liability vehicle insurance. Such a policy covers costs up to a certain extent at your end required to compensate personal and car damage done to a third party.

A dreadful road accident recently occurred in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district, killing seven children returning home from school. These unwanted scenarios frequently arise from the carelessness of drivers who shift lanes randomly to arrive at their destination quicker. 

Police officers have subsequently planned to reinforce their patrolling and decided to conduct frequent signal blockages to ensure drivers abide by the rules. Moreover, road conditions in the North Bastar region are expected to undergo downright restoration to minimise potential mishaps.

As per some latest reports, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highway ordered for road safety campaigns in Chhattisgarh from January 11 to 17, 2023. The RTO agents and the NSS, NCC, and Bharat Scouts joined the drive. During this initiative, several proposals were put forward, such as:

• Reflective tapes to be applied on the rear sides of the trucks.

• Strict actions to be taken against drivers who resort to driving in the opposite direction of a one-way route.

• Awareness sessions will also be conducted to stop overloading cases.