Mahendragarh, formerly called Kanoud, is a well-known historical site. This place is adorned with many religious sites and ancient monuments, which are frequently visited by travel enthusiasts. Since this is a rural district in Haryana, there is only one Regional Transport Office known by the code HR-34. 

This RTO functions to keep the traffic in check and provide various vehicular services to the residents of Mahendragarh.

The Regional Transport Office in Mahendragarh has several functions. However, its main role is to ensure all registered vehicles follow the traffic rules and other set guidelines.

• Offering vehicle registration certificate

• Conducting driving tests

• Issuing driving licences

• Authorising learner’s licence

• Providing fitness certificate after thorough vehicle inspection

• Issuing various tourist transportation permits, such as International Driving Permits

The RTO in Mahendragarh issues different types of driving licence.

• Learner’s licence

• Permanent driving licence

• International driving licence

• Commercial driving licence

If any resident of Mahendragarh wants to register their vehicles from RTO HR 34, they will get two types of vehicle registration services.

• Permanent Vehicle Registration

• Temporary Vehicle Registration

All over Haryana, the Department of Transport levies consistent vehicle registration charges. Therefore, the Regional Transport Office in Mahendragarh follows the registration fees as per the state RTO.

• Two-wheelers: ₹300

• Invalid Carriages: ₹50

• Light Motor Vehicles: ₹600- ₹1000

• Medium Motor Vehicles: ₹1000

• Heavy Motor Vehicles: ₹1500

Every state-owned RTOs follows the same tax slab set by the government. Hence Mahendragarh RTO collects the same amount as they collect in Haryana road tax. Paying road tax is necessary because it helps in the maintenance and construction of roads and other infrastructure.

• Two-wheelers: 4% to 8% of vehicle cost, the exact percentage increases/decreases in proportion to the price of the vehicle

• Four-wheelers: 5% to 10% of vehicle cost, the rate differs in proportion to the cost of the vehicle

• Commercial vehicles: ₹600 to ₹1450 per quarterly, depending on the cost/type of the vehicle

When any individual disobeys the traffic rules in Mahendragarh, the traffic authority penalises them. This can be in the form of traffic fines, seizing of one’s driving licence, or even imprisonment in some cases.

• Not following orders from police: ₹2000

• Driving without a valid licence: ₹5000

• Driving with an expired DL: ₹5000

• Dangerous driving: ₹5000 for the first time, ₹10,000 for the subsequent time

• Honking unnecessarily in silent zones: ₹10,000

• Driving without a number plate: ₹500 for the first time, ₹1500 for the second time
• Not having the vehicle registration certificate: ₹5000 if caught for the first time, ₹10.000 for the second time

As per the regulations of the Vehicles Motor Act of 1988, it is mandatory to have motor insurance to operate motor vehicles in any public space. Considering the huge population in India and the subsequent increase in vehicles on the road, there are chances of road accidents. It is advised to at least own a third-party liability cover.

Road accidents are quite common in Mahendragarh. A college student died in a truck hit, and there was another student who was badly injured. This incident happened on the Mahendragarh road in Narnaul town, as covered by a news report.

The Mahendragarh-Sehlang road has also witnessed several road accidents, mostly due to its road condition. As per news, the potholes on roads are posing a great threat to daily commuters. This issue is yet to be resolved by the authorities. 

The Tribune published a news article where it mentioned a road safety campaign in Mahendragarh. The Central University of Haryana (CUH) and the Indian Road Safety Campaign organised a five-day faculty development program. Eminent speakers addressed the importance of this campaign. In addition, they added that every citizen should be more cautious and responsible for road safety.