K.R. Puram or Krishnarajapuram is a part of north-eastern Bangalore and is a populated region in the state of Karnataka. The region has a proper roadway connection with the neighbouring cities and all traffic-related matters are managed by the local RTO. K.R. Puram has one RTO with the code number KA-53.

Here are the different functions of K.R. Puram RTO:

• Issuance of vehicle fitness certificate

• Taking driving licence test

• Issuing learner licence

• Issuing permanent driving licence

• Issuance of duplicate DL

• Offering international driving licence

• Offering permits for tourist vehicles

• Giving goods carriage permits

• Issuance of NOC

• Issuing and renewing radio cab licence

• Collecting IMV fees and road taxes

• Issuance of vehicle registration certificate

• Implementing road safety measures

The types of driving licences you will get in K.R. Puram RTO:

• Motorcycle licence(less than 50cc)

• Motorcycle and light motor vehicle licence(more than 50cc)

• Private LMV licence

• Commercial LMV licence

• Licence for gearless motorcycle licence

• Licence for heavy goods vehicle

• Licence for heavy passenger vehicle

• Trailer and road roller and trailer licence

K.R. Puram RTO offers two types of vehicle registration for local drivers, which are:

• Temporary Registration

• Permanent Registration

Every driver must register their vehicle under the Motor Vehicle Act of India. To do so, you need to submit the necessary documents and pay the required amount of fees to the local RTO. After the successful registration process, you will get the full registration number that will be shown on the number plate.

The vehicle registration charges in K.R. Puram are as follows:

• Four-wheeler (registration number): ₹25000

• Four-wheeler (registration certificate): ₹600

• Two-wheeler (registration number): ₹6000

• Motorcycle (registration certificate): ₹300

• Other Vehicles (registration number): ₹30000

The road taxes in K.R. Puram is similar to Bangalore road tax. These tax rates are as follows:

• Two-wheelers below ₹50000: 10% of the vehicle’s cost

• Two-wheelers between ₹50000 to ₹1 lakh: 12% of the vehicle’s cost

• Two-wheelers above ₹1 lakh: 18% of the vehicle’s cost

• Two-wheelers between 2 to 15 years of age: 25% to 93% (lifetime tax)

• Four-wheelers between 2 to 15 years of age: 25% to 93% (lifetime tax)

• Four-wheelers under ₹5 lakh: 13% of the vehicle’s cost

• Four-wheelers between ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh: 14% of the vehicle’s cost

• Four-wheelers between ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh: 17% of the vehicle’s cost

• Four-wheelers more than ₹20 lakh: 18% of the vehicle’s cost

The penalty charges for breaking traffic rules in K.R. Puram is the same as the traffic fines in Bangalore. These are as follows:

• Driving without a licence(for both two-wheelers and three-wheelers): ₹1000

• Overspeeding( light motor vehicles, two-wheelers, and three-wheelers,): ₹1000

• Overspeeding (other vehicles): ₹2000

• Driving without a licence (light motor vehicles): ₹2000

• Driving without a licence (other vehicles): ₹5000

• Racing (first time): ₹5000 

• Racing(second time): ₹10000 

• Driving unregistered vehicles(two-wheelers and three-wheelers): ₹2000

• Driving unregistered light motor vehicles: ₹3000

• Driving other unregistered vehicles: ₹5000

• Not wearing a helmet: ₹500

• Not wearing a seatbelt: ₹500

• Using a mobile phone while driving (first time): ₹1500 to ₹5000 

• Using a mobile phone while driving (second time): ₹10000

• Blocking the path of emergency vehicles: ₹1000

It is mandatory to have a motor insurance for every vehicle owner in K.R. Puram. Any violation of this rule will lead to penalty charges and legal complications. If you drive an uninsured two or three-wheeler the fine will be ₹1000 in K.R. Puram. The penalty charge for driving uninsured light motor vehicles is ₹3000 and for other types of vehicles, it is ₹4000.

Being a busy region in Bengaluru K.R. Puram witnesses traffic congestion and unfortunate road events. Recent news of the death of two women including the injury of a toddler has been reported because of a car and auto collision. The local RTO has been taking beneficial steps to reduce the number of casualties due to rash driving and breaking traffic rules.

Awareness is the most important to reduce the number of unfortunate road events. To ensure that, the local RTO and the state government both are taking several steps. Besides, they are also urging people to maintain traffic rules properly by implementing different innovative practices and methods. One such example is the 50% rebate on traffic fines.