The commercial capital of Goa, Margao is the second most populous urban location in Goa. Margao gained popularity due to the development of Mormugao Port. Margao has two Regional Transport Offices and their codes are GA-02 and GA-08. 

The responsibility of this RTO is to monitor and enforce several traffic rules and regulations as per the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988.

Below are some functions that RTO Margao offers:

• Renewal of Registration Certificate

• Update/Alter name in the driving licence

• Register new motor vehicles

• Gather Motor Vehicle Tax

• Provide NOC for vehicle 

• Renew driving licence

• Provide Driving Licence

• Provide duplicate vehicle registration certificate

• Transfer Vehicle Ownership

• Arrange international driving licence

• Carry vehicle registration transfer

• Arrange national, international and tourist permits

The types of driving licence that Margao RTO issues are as follows:

• Commercial Driving Licence

• International Driving Permit

• Learner’s Licence

• Permanent Licence

The types of vehicle registration that Margao RTO issues include:

• Temporary Registration 

• Permanent Registration

Ensure to display the registration number on your vehicle’s number plate as soon as you receive it from the RTO.

The vehicle registration charges in Margao RTO are as follows:

• Hypothecation Charges: ₹1500 (in case you purchase a car on loan)

• Number Plate: For HSRP - ₹230 to ₹400

• Parking Fee/State Development Fee: ₹2000 – MCD Parking Fees for cars below ₹4 Lakh

• MCD Parking Fees for Cars Above ₹4 Lakh (in some States): ₹4000 

• Road Tax Fees: 

  • Electric Vehicles: 6% for vehicles less than ₹10 Lakh, 8% for vehicles between ₹10 Lakh to ₹20 Lakh, 10% for vehicles more than ₹20 Lakh

  • Diesel Cars: 10% for vehicles less than ₹10 Lakh, 12% for vehicles between ₹10 Lakh to ₹20 Lakh, 14% for cars Above 20 Lakh

  • Petrol or CNG Cars: 8% for vehicles under ₹10 Lakh, 10% for vehicles between ₹10 Lakh to ₹20 Lakh, 12% for cars above ₹20 Lakh

• Registration Fees: ₹600

• Temporary Registration Fees: ₹1500 to ₹2500 (valid for a month)

• FasTag Fees: ₹500 to ₹600 (you can pay it when buying a car)

Margao RTO abides by the road tax levied by the Transport Department of Goa. The details of the Goa road tax include:

Four-Wheelers:

• For Four-Wheelers Less Than ₹6 Lakh: 9%

• For Four-Wheelers Between ₹6 Lakh and ₹15 Lakh: 11%

• For Four-Wheelers Between ₹15 Lakh and ₹35 Lakh: 13%

• For Four-Wheelers More Than ₹35 Lakh: 14%

Two-Wheelers:

• For Two-Wheelers Less Than ₹1.5 Lakh: 9%

• For Two-Wheelers Between ₹1.5 Lakh and ₹3 Lakh: 12%

• For Two-Wheelers More Than ₹3 Lakh: 15%

The Goa traffic fines are as follows:

• Disobeying Traffic Signals: ₹5000

• Drunk Driving: ₹10000 with six months imprisonment, ₹15000 with two years of imprisonment, if it is a repeated offence

• Overspeeding on Roads: ₹1500 for two-wheelers, ₹2000 for LMVs and ₹4000 for HMVs.

• Driving Without a Valid DL: ₹2000 for two-wheelers and ₹3000 for three or four-wheelers.

• Driving a Two-Wheeler or a Four-Wheeler Without Wearing a Helmet: ₹500

• Not Giving Way to Emergency Vehicles: ₹1000

Yes, it is mandatory to have motor insurance when you are driving on the roads of Margao. If the police catch you without valid car insurance, it will lead to the payment of a fine of ₹2000 with three months in prison. However, the fine rises to ₹4000 with two years of prison if it is a repeated offence.

As per recent news, Margao's traffic and road safety issues have still not gained momentum even after repeated meetings.

Another news confirmed that the failure of the Margao municipality in restoring the damaged traffic signals in this area has led to several mishaps.

Additionally, as per news from last year, several schools in the Margao area witnessed traffic snarls in this location leading to traffic congestion.

Recently, Margao police officials reached out to the public to create awareness of traffic rules. These officials reached out to 400 two and four-wheeler drivers and urged them to follow traffic rules for the safety and safety of others on the road.