One of the 22 districts of Haryana, Karnal is one of the most famous tourist destinations in North India. Therefore, a lot of people travel here from around the country. To cater to the requirements of vehicle owners, Karnal has an RTO code which includes HR-05. 

This RTO functions under the Government of Haryana Ministry of Road Transport. Apart from issuing driving licences, Karnal RTO offers vehicle registration services and more to vehicle owners.

Some of the functions Karnal RTO offers include the following:

• Register New Motor Vehicles

• Provide Tourist and Motor Vehicle Permit

• Provide NOC for Vehicles to Transfer Ownership

• Grant and Renew a Driving Licence

• Issue and Renew a Vehicle Registration Certificate

• Ensure Vehicle Inspection and PUC certificate

• Provide Fitness Certificates to Vehicles

• Issue International Driving Licence

• Collect Road Tax From Vehicle Owners

The following are the types of driving licence that Karnal RTO issues:

• Two Wheeler Licence

• Light Motor Vehicle Licence 

• Motorcycle Licence (Vehicles Without Gears)

• Light Motor Vehicle Licence (Non-Transport Purpose)

• Light Motor Vehicle (Commercial Purpose)

• Heavy Passenger Motor Vehicle Licence 

• Heavy Goods Motor Vehicle Licence

• Heavy Trailer Licence 

It is mandatory for all vehicle owners to possess a valid vehicle registration certificate in order to drive on the roads of Karnal legally and avoid unnecessary fines. 

RTO Karnal offers 2 types of vehicle registration, such as:

• Permanent Registration

• Temporary Registration

However, you must display the vehicle registration number on the number plate of your vehicle as soon as you receive the same from the RTO offices in Karnal.

The registration charge for all vehicles is ₹600. However, the other vehicle registration charges in Karnal include:

• Number Plate Charges: ₹230 to ₹400 (same as high-security registration plates) 

• Hypothecation Charges: ₹1500 (if a vehicle owner purchases a vehicle on loan)

• Parking Fee/State Development Fee: 

  • ₹2000 (parking fees for vehicles under ₹4 lakh)

  • ₹4000 (MCD parking fees for vehicles above ₹4 lakh. However, this is applicable in certain states only.)

• Temporary Registration Fee: ₹1200 to ₹1500 (up to 1 month)

• Road Tax Charges: 5% to 10% (vehicles up to ₹6 lakh till above ₹20 lakh)

• FasTag Charges: ₹600 (on purchase of the vehicle)

Karnal, the second cleanest city in North India, follows the Haryana Road Tax which include:

Commercial Vehicles:

• Up to four seats: ₹600 quarterly

• Between four and six seats: ₹625 quarterly

• Between seven and twelve seats: ₹1450 quarterly

Four-Wheelers (depending on price range):

• Above ₹20 lakh: 10%

• Between ₹6 lakh & ₹20 lakh: 8%

• Up to ₹6 lakh: 5%

Two-Wheelers (depending on price range):

• Above ₹2 lakh: 8%

• Between ₹75000 & ₹2 lakh: 6%

• Up to Rs.75000: 4%

Traffic fines in Karnal are very strict. The traffic fines in Karnal include:

• Violating Road Regulations: ₹500 to ₹1000

• Driving/Riding Using Mobile Phones: ₹5000

• Rash Driving: ₹1000 to ₹5000 fine for a first-time offence and ₹10000 for a second-time offence

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

• Riding Without Wearing Helmet: ₹1000 and/or licence cancellation, community service for 3 months

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

Yes, it is mandatory to have a motor insurance when driving a vehicle in Karnal. The fines for not carrying valid car insurance while driving is ₹2000 and/or 3 months in imprisonment, community service, for a first-time offence and ₹4000 if you repeat the offence.

As per news from last year, indiscriminate parking of vehicles on the roadside and marketplaces in Karnal led to the worst traffic jams on almost all the major city roads. This intensified the suffering of commuters.

In addition, another news confirmed there was a massive traffic jam on the Meerut-Karnal highway. The citizens faced issues due to this traffic jam.

Recent news confirms that the condition of the main roads of Karnal will improve very soon. Along with filling potholes, extensive arrangements for road safety will also be made by installing white stripes. For this, the Municipal Corporation has started this initiative already.

Additionally, the authorities are taking additional initiatives to educate individuals in the district on the road and traffic rules to avoid accidents and mishaps. Even the cops in Haryana laid out campaigns against the substandard helmets.