Shanthinagar is one of the oldest localities in Bangalore. Besides, it is also the most preferred residential location in Karnataka as well as in India. This is an accessible location and has moderate traffic conditions. Traffic in Shanthinagar is comparatively less than in the rest of this city thanks to its RTO office. It takes care of its transport system and ensures proper enforcement of safety rules and regulations. The RTO code of this office is KA-57.

Various functions of RTO Shanthinagar are mentioned below:

• Conduct driving tests

• Renew or Issue driving licence

• Ensure the enforcement of rules and regulations under the Motor Vehicle Act of 1988 and the Central Motor Vehicle Act of 1989

• Levy and collect taxes in accordance with the Motor Vehicles Act 1988 

• Manage motor vehicle permits in order to facilitate the growth and development of road transportation

• Issue permanent and temporary vehicle registrations

• Enforce measures to control pollution caused by vehicles 

• Conduct vehicle fitness tests and issue fitness certificates

• Issue tourist permits and permits for good carriages 

• Issue No Objection Certificates or NOC for vehicle ownership transfer

Different types of driving licence issued in Shanthinagar are:

• Two-wheelers licence with an engine capacity of 50 ccs or less. 

• Four-wheelers licence

• Without gears vehicles licence

• Light motor vehicles licence with an engine capacity of 50 ccs or less and with gear. 

• Light motor vehicles licence for commercial and non-transport purposes 

• Heavy passenger motor vehicles and heavy goods motor vehicles licence

Different types of vehicle registrations certificate offered in Shanthinagar are as follows:

• Permanent Licence
  
• Temporary Licence
  

Registration charges for new vehicles under RTO are as follows:

• Charges for registration: ₹600 for every four-wheeler

• Charges for changing of number plate: ₹230 to ₹400; charges remain the same for High-Security Registration Plates or HSRP number plates. 

• Hypothecation: ₹1500 for vehicles on loan

• Temporary Registration Charges: ₹1200 to ₹1500, temporary registration is valid for a month 

RTO Shanthinagar follows charges levied by RTO Karnataka. Karnataka Road Tax charges are as below:

• For new two-wheelers: 10% to 12% depending on the price of a vehicle

• For old two-wheelers: 25% to 93% depending on the age of a vehicle

• For new four-wheelers: 13% to 18% depending on the price of a vehicle

• Four old four-wheelers: 25% to 93% depending on the age of a vehicle 

Karnataka government does not levy different road taxes charges for private and commercial vehicles.

Not following traffic rules in Shanthinagar makes vehicle owners subject to penalties. RTO Shanthinagar follows the traffic charges levied by RTO Karnataka. The charges of traffic fines in Karnataka are as below:

• Charges for driving an unauthorised vehicle: ₹5000

• Charges for driving without a licence: Between ₹1000 to ₹5000

• Charges for driving above the speed limit: ₹1000 to ₹2000

• Charges for driving a vehicle without a number plate: ₹1000 for both two-wheelers and four-wheelers

• Charges for violating the rules of a one-way: ₹500

• Charges for using a cell phone while driving: ₹1000

Yes, it is mandatory to have motor insurance while driving in Shanthinagar. Not having proper vehicle insurance will lead to vehicle owners being subject to penalties. This may also result in imprisonment. Penalty charges for driving without proper insurance range from ₹1000 to ₹4000. 

• A recent report says that a bike rider died while the pillion rider suffered severe injuries in an accident on the Shanthinagar road. According to the residents of the area, the accident was caused due to the bad condition of the road after heavy rainfall. 

• The bike skidded on the road and caused the accident where the rider died as the bike's handle brushed against his chest causing internal bleeding. The pillion rider sustained injuries on his leg. 

• Another report about an accident at the Shanthinagar bus stop informed about the loss of life of a doctor on the spot. The victim was getting down from the bus when he lost his balance and came under its wheels. 

• According to the Joint Commissioner of Traffic Police, the accident occurred because the driver started the bus before the door closed. Later, the police arrested the driver on the charges of causing death due to negligence.