Porbandar, a city in Gujarat, is known for being the birthplace of Sudama and Mahatma Gandhi. This helps the city develop a great tourism-led infrastructure, attracting history lovers from across India. Despite the presence of airports, ports and railway systems, road transport is popular here due to its proximity to NH-27. It has one RTO office with the code GJ-25.

The RTO offices of Porbandar are mainly responsible for looking after all the vehicle-related requirements of the residents. Moreover, it also ensures lower road risks by maintaining smooth traffic. Here is a glimpse of some of the top functions of Porbandar RTO.

• Registers all vehicles 

• Provides and renews vehicle Registration Certificates (RCs)

• Conducts driving tests 

• Issues and renews Driving Licence

• Inspects vehicles and provides fitness certificate

• Checks pollution levels and provides Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate

• Issues all kinds of vehicle permits

• Collects road tax

• Conducts road safety campaigns

As you are probably aware, a DL is mandatory for driving in India. You can get a DL from Porbandar RTO after passing the driving test. Here are the types of driving licence that Porbandar RTO offers.

• Learner’s Licence
• Temporary Licence
• Permanent Licence 
• International Licence

The RTO offices are responsible for registering new vehicles and offering RCs. This certificate is mandatory to get a legal number plate for your vehicle. Here are the two basic types of vehicle registration done in Porbandar RTO. 

• Temporary registration 

• Permanent registration

Registering a vehicle requires vehicle owners to pay a certain charge to the RTO. Usually, the state government of Gujarat is responsible for setting these charges. Currently, the vehicle registration charges in Porbandar are as follows.

• All cars and heavy goods vehicles: ₹600

• Motorcycles and invalid carriages: ₹500

• Non-transport light motor vehicle: ₹200

• Transport light motor vehicle: ₹300

• Medium goods and passenger vehicle: ₹400

• Imported motor vehicle: ₹800

Apart from that, you might have to pay ₹230-₹400 as number plate charges. If you are getting a temporary registration, it costs about ₹1200-₹1500, valid for a month.

Paying road taxes at the right intervals is necessary for vehicle owners in India. The RTO offices have the role of collecting these taxes from the residents of respective areas. The Porbandar RTO follows the set Gujarat road tax. Here is a highlight of the current road tax that residents need to pay in Porbandar.

• 6% of the vehicle’s price for new two-wheelers

• 1%-15% for vehicles 8-15 years old

• 6% of the vehicle’s price for all four-wheelers

• Flat 6% of the vehicle’s price for all commercial vehicles 

• 2.5% of the cost of the vehicle for auto-rickshaws

Violating traffic rules can lead to various penalties and complications. The RTO office of Porbandar ensures that the residents follow the traffic rules. If they fail to do so, the RTO authorities charge fines and sometimes even impose charges of imprisonment. Here are some of the Gujarat traffic fines that are commonly charged in Porbandar.

• Driving without a licence: ₹2000 for two-wheelers and ₹3000 for others

• Blocking emergency vehicles: ₹1000

• Driving on the wrong side: ₹1500 for two-wheelers and three-wheelers, ₹3000 for lightweight vehicles, and ₹5000 for heavyweight vehicles 

• Not wearing a helmet or seatbelt: ₹500

• Speed racing: ₹5000 (first time), ₹10000 (repeated offence)

• Driving unregistered vehicles: ₹1000 for two-wheelers, ₹2000 for three-wheelers, ₹3000 for LMVs

• Driving under the influence of alcohol or substance: ₹10000 and/or six months imprisonment (if caught once), ₹15000 and/or two years imprisonment (for repeat offenders)

Yes, it is mandatory to have motor insurance following the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988. If you are a vehicle owner, you should purchase an insurance policy that provides third-party coverage during accidents. If the RTO authorities of Porbandar catch you driving an uninsured vehicle, they can charge up to ₹2000-₹4000. There can also be possibilities of imprisonment charges.

Porbandar faces heavy traffic issues. This is probably because of its proximity to NH 27, Porbandar Airport and Porbandar railway station. It has resulted in the closing of Hospital Chawk, the entry road to Ahmedabad, for about a year now. According to a report, the National Highway Authorities of India recently started constructing a bridge at the Gondal crossroads to reduce traffic congestion in Porbandar. 

There have been multiple road accidents in Porbandar. A recent one occurred near Sikasa Village, according to a report. Another report shows a fatal accident occurred on Ranawav Bypass between a bike and a motorcycle, causing the death of a young man. However, the government is taking steps to reduce such issues. Building the flyover is the beginning of such initiatives.

Porbandar local governance is concerned with the growing issues of road accidents and traffic congestion. Road safety campaigns can be a good way of generating awareness among the residents regarding safe driving while ensuring better traffic control. Here are a few of the most recent road safety campaigns that took place in this region. 

• A Car Rally under the National Road Safety Week

• Sadak Suraksha - Jeevan Raksha

• Accident Awareness Campaign by Porbandar Traffic Police