Chitradurga is a place with incredible historical significance. It is one of the main tourist attractions in Karnataka and hence is always bustling with people. The RTO code of Chitradurga is KA-16 and it handles all the transport-related work in the district. Moreover, it maintains every provision of the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988.

Here are all the functions Chitradurga RTO office performs:

• Takes care of all the motor vehicle registration and issues vehicle registration certificates in the district.

• Collects motor vehicle tax on behalf of the Transport Department, Karnataka.

• Issues driving licences for all the citizens in the district of Chitradurga. 

• Conducts vehicle’s mechanical inspection for fitness certification, to give clearance for accidental vehicles, and for the issuance of insurance and Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate. 

• Issues all kinds of motor vehicle permits in India such as International driving permits, commercial vehicle permits, permits for passenger-carrying vehicles and school buses, and All India tourist vehicle permits. 

• Manages the development and growth of transportation in the district.

In India, you cannot legally drive on the road unless you own a licence. Here are all the types of driving licences in India you can get at the Chitradurga RTO: 

• Learner’s licence: It is issued for people who are learning how to drive. The transport department issues a learner’s licence for 6 months. 

• Permanent licence: After learning how to drive properly and completing the driving test conducted by the RTO, officials provide you with a permanent DL. 

• Commercial driving licence: Commercial driving licence is issued for drivers who drive heavy motor vehicles such as trucks, buses and other transport and commercial vehicles. 

• International driving licences: International driving licence applies to individuals who are looking to rent and drive a vehicle in another country.

The KA-16 Chitradurga RTO offers mainly three types of vehicle registration:

• Permanent vehicle registration

• Temporary vehicle registration

• Commercial vehicle registration

After your vehicle registration is completed you will receive the permanent registration number and a number plate.

Here are all the vehicle registration charges at Chitradurga RTO: 

• Registration charge for a newly purchased vehicle: ₹600 regardless of the vehicle’s value.

• Vehicle number plate charges: ₹230 - ₹400 same for the HSRP plates.

• Temporary registration charge for a newly purchased vehicle: ₹1500 - ₹2000 valid for one month.

• FasTag charges:  ₹600 including the security deposit to be paid at the time of vehicle’s purchase

• Parking or State Development Fee: ₹2000 - ₹4000 depending on the vehicle’s price.

It is a must for every vehicle in the district of Chitradurga to pay road tax. The KA-16 Chitradurga RTO collects road tax on behalf of the transport department of Karnataka. Here are the rates of Karnataka road tax:

• New Two-wheeler vehicle road tax: 10%-12% of the vehicle’s cost

• New Four-wheeler vehicle road tax: 13%-18% of the vehicle’s cost

• Old Two-wheeler vehicle road tax: 25%-93% of the road tax payable

• Old Four-wheeler vehicle road tax: 25%-93% of the road tax payable

This year there have been some cuts in traffic fines in Karnataka. Last year Karnataka revised cuts in traffic fine rates. Here is a list of the traffic fines in Chitradurga you will have to pay if you violate a traffic rule: 

• Driving without valid insurance: ₹1000 - ₹4000

• Rider/Pillion riding without a Helmet: ₹500

• Driving without wearing a seatbelt: ₹500

• Rude behaviour with a traffic police officer: ₹2000

• Obstructing the path of emergency vehicles: ₹1000

Yes, it is mandatory to have motor insurance while driving or riding in Chitradurga. Not having third-party or comprehensive insurance while riding can lead to major traffic fines in Chitradurga. 

Driving without proper insurance can lead to a fine of ₹1000 - ₹4000. So it is better to be safe than sorry. More than the fine, a serious accident can risk lives and put a much bigger dent in your pocket.

As per news from last year, in August a horrific accident transpired in Chitradurga. One man and two women died in a collision between a car and a lorry near Seebara, Chitradurga on NH 48. There are three more people who are currently under treatment at the Chitradurga District General Hospital.