Rajpipla is a region in the Narmada district of Gujarat. The region is a municipality area and is quite affluent. Rajpipla is a very popular residential area too so people here come to settle. Residents of Rajpipla can go to the local RTO which has the code number GJ-22 to solve any vehicle or driving licence-related issue.

Here is the detailed list of functions of RTO Rajpipla:

• Arranging driving licence tests

• Issuance of PUC certificate

• Regulating local driving schools

• Running vehicle inspection

• Issuing learner’s and permanent licence

• Offering temporary and permanent vehicle registration numbers

• Renewing driving licence

• Enforcing and initiating traffic laws

• Issuing international driving licence

• Collecting road taxes

• Levying penalties

• Monitoring the local transportation growth

Rajpipla RTO offers different types of driving licence for different types of vehicles. These vehicles are

• 50cc two-wheelers

• Above 50cc two-wheelers

• Non-transport light motor vehicles 

• Commercial light motor vehicles 

• Heavy goods vehicles 

• Heavy passenger vehicle 

• Medium goods vehicles 

• Medium passenger vehicles

• Road roller

• Special motor vehicles

Like other parts of the state, Rajpipla RTO also offers two types of vehicle registration certificates which are:

• Temporary Registration

• Permanent Registration

Temporary registration is valid for 1 month and it is non-renewable. However, you need to do the permanent registration as it is mandatory for every vehicle owner. You need to submit all necessary documents and the required amount of fees to get an RC. 

After the successful registration process, you will get the registration number that will be shown on the vehicle number plate.

To register a vehicle in Rajpipla RTO you need to pay certain charges. These charges are as follows:

• Registration charge: ₹600

• Hypothecation charge (if you buy the car on loan): ₹1500

• Individual purchases: 6% road tax charge

• Company purchases: 12% road tax charge

• Temporary registration charge: ₹1200 to ₹1500

• VAT duty: 5%

• Number plate charge: ₹230 to ₹400

• MCD parking (for cars below ₹4 lakh): ₹2000

• MCD parking (for cars above ₹4 lakh): ₹4000

• FastTag charge: ₹600

The road taxes in Rajpipla is governed by the structure of Gujarat road tax:

• Motorcycle: 6% of the cost of the vehicle

• Medium goods vehicle (within 7501 to 12000 kgs): 8% of the cost of the vehicle

• Heavy Goods Vehicle (more than 12001 kgs): 12% of the cost of the vehicle

• 3 seatersAuto rickshaw: 2.5% of the cost of the vehicle

• 3 to 6 seatersAuto rickshaw: 6% of the cost of the vehicle

• Four-wheelers, LMVs, private cars, jeeps, taxis, and wagons: 6% of the cost of the vehicle

• Goods vehicles under 7500 kgs: 6% of the cost of the vehicle

• Tractors: 3% of the cost of the vehicle

Violating traffic rules causes penalty charges in Rajpipla, which are the same throughout the state of Gujarat. The traffic rule violation fines in Rajpipla are as follows:

• Not wearing a helmet: ₹500 

• Driving two and three-wheelers without a proper licence: ₹2000 (both first and second time)

• Underage driving of two-wheelers: ₹2000 

• Underage driving of other vehicles: ₹3000 

• Speed limit breaking (first time): ₹1500 to ₹4000 

• Breaking speed limit (second time): ₹2000 to ₹3000 and licence cancellation for 6 months 

• Unregistered vehicles driving: ₹1000 to ₹3000 

• Dangerous driving: ₹1500 to ₹5000 

• Driving unauthorised two-wheelers: ₹2000 

• Driving unauthorised other vehicles: ₹3000 

It is mandatory to have motor insurance in Rajpipla. This is a legal necessity as well as a backup for your vehicle’s safety. However, if you drive an uninsured vehicle in Rajpipla that may lead to penalty charges. Driving vehicles without insurance will cost ₹2000 for the first offence and ₹4000 for the subsequent offences in Rajpipla.

Breaking driving safety measures often led to serious road accidents in Rajpipla. One latest news is the death of three priests in this region due to the collision of their car with a roadside tree. The local RTO and the state government are trying to take helpful measures so that drivers become more aware of driving safety.