One of the largest Indian states that is located centrally, Madhya Pradesh is a popular tourist attraction. Agriculture is the primary source of Madhya Pradesh's economy. Due to its vibrant culture and rich heritage, it attracts people and traffic from all over India. 

As per statistics, more than 15 million vehicles across Madhya Pradesh were registered at the end of fiscal year 2019. Madhya Pradesh has more than 51 RTOs to look after so many vehicles. It carries out all transport-related activities in the state.

You can visit the official website if you want to avail transport-related services from RTO Madhya Pradesh. The below link will redirect you to the official RTO portal of this state:

Madhya Pradesh RTO Website: https://transport.mp.gov.in/

The functions of Madhya Pradesh RTO are as follows:

• Provide NOC for vehicle

• Collect road taxes from vehicle owners

• Initiate vehicle registration transfer

• Issue Vehicle Fitness Certificate

• Furnish and renew driving licences 

• Issue and renew vehicle Registration Certificates (RCs)

• Check pollution level and provide a PUC certificate

• Transfer vehicle ownership

• Initiate Vehicle-Mechanical Inspection

• Issue motor vehicle permits for vehicle authorisation 

• Arrange national, tourist and international permits accordingly

Below are the four types of driving licence you can receive from Madhya Pradesh RTO:

• Learners’ Licence

• Permanent Driving Licence

• International Driving Licence

• Commercial Driving Licence

Below are the two types of vehicle registration done in Madhya Pradesh RTO:

• Temporary Registration 

• Permanent Registration

You must display on the number plate of your vehicle the registration number. You will receive it from the RTO office.

Following are the different types of number plates that RTO Madhya Pradesh provides:

• Blue number plate

• Black number plate

• Red number plate

• Green number plate

• White number plate

• Yellow number plate

• Red number plate (displaying the emblem of India)

• Number plate, displaying an upward arrow

Below are the types of registration certificates issued by Madhya Pradesh RTO:

• Permanent Registration Certificate

• Temporary Registration Certificate

• Renewal of Registration Certificate 

• Duplicate Registration Certificate

The basic registration charges for all vehicles are ₹600. However, the state government determines the amount for all the cities and districts falling under this state. 

Below are the registration charges you must pay in Madhya Pradesh:

• Hypothecation Charges: ₹1500 (if you purchase the vehicle on loan)

• Number Plate: For High-Security Number Plate (HSRP): ₹230 to ₹400

• Parking Fee or State Development Charges: ₹2000 – MCD Parking Fees for vehicles below ₹4 Lakh

• MCD Parking Fees for Cars Above ₹4 Lakh (in Some States): ₹4000 

• Temporary Registration Charges: ₹1200 to ₹1500 (valid for up to one month)

• FasTag: ₹600 (payable at the time of purchasing a car)

• Road Tax Charges: 

  • Cars Under ₹10 Lakh: Electric: 4%, Petrol/CNG: 8%, Diesel: 10%

  • Cars Above ₹10 Lakh but Under ₹20 Lakh: Electric: 4%, Petrol:10%, Diesel: 12%

  • Cars Above ₹20 Lakh: Electric: 4%, Petrol: 14%, Diesel: 16%

Every vehicle owner in Madhya Pradesh must pay the road tax to get permission to drive. The Madhya Pradesh Road tax is evaluated separately for four and two-wheelers. 

Here is a summary of these taxes:

For Taxi:

• Seating capacity for 3-6+1 (excluding the driver): ₹150 per seat per quarter

• Seating capacity for 7-12+1 (excluding the driver): ₹450 per seat per quarter

For Four-Wheelers:

• Up to 800 kg: ₹64 for each quarter

• Between 800 and 1600 kg: ₹94 for each quarter

• Between 1600 and 2400 kg: ₹112 for each quarter

• Between 2400 and 3000 kg: ₹132 for each quarter

• Exceeding 3200 kg: ₹150 for each quarter

• Each trailer with an unladen weight of up to 1000 kg: ₹28 for each quarter

• Trailers above 1000 kg: ₹66 for each quarter

For Commercial Vehicles:

• Seating capacity for 4-12 passengers (excluding driver): ₹60 per seat per quarter

• Seating capacity for 4 to 50 passengers:  ₹60 per seat per quarter

• Seating capacity for 4 to 50 passengers excluding driver (Express bus): ₹80 per seat per quarter

• For Education bus (excluding driver): ₹30 per seat per quarter

You can get all information about a vehicle owner by visiting the Parivahan portal. However, you can also get information about a vehicle's owner by using Digit's App and visiting Digit's official website.

It is a convenient way to find vehicle owner details by registration number. In this case, add the vehicle's registration number, chassis, engine number, etc. It will help you get the details of the owner. 

Maintaining the traffic rules while driving on the road is a necessity. Below are the top 9 things you must remember when driving on the Madhya Pradesh roads:

• Ensure to carry your vehicle’s insurance certificate and your driving licence.

• Ensure your vehicle’s registration number is visible.

• Always wear a helmet while driving or riding a two-wheeler.

• Check if your vehicle’s braking system is sound.

• Make sure your car's horns are working properly.

• Check if your car’s tyres are inflated properly.

• Abide by the rules of the 'No Entry' Zone.

• Ensure that the car’s headlights and backlights are working. They must highlight the vehicle’s number plate.

• Avoid using drugs, alcohol or any other intoxicating substance while driving.

According to the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, all vehicle owners must follow traffic rules in Madhya Pradesh. Below are the traffic fines in Madhya Pradesh that you have to pay if you fail to adhere to the traffic guidelines:

• Driving Without Wearing a Seatbelt: ₹1000

• Triple-riding on a Two-wheeler: ₹1000

• Riding a Two-Wheeler/Four-Wheeler Vehicle Without a Helmet: ₹1000

• Driving Without a Number Plate: ₹500 (first-time offence), ₹1500 (second-time offence)

• Carrying Excess Luggage: ₹500 (first-time offence), ₹1500 (second-time offence)

• Parking in the 'No-Parking' Zone: ₹500 (first-time offence), ₹1500 (second-time offence)

• Disobeying Traffic Signals: ₹5000 (first-time offence), ₹10000 (second-time offence)

• Rash Driving/Using Mobile While Driving: ₹5000 (first-time offence), ₹10000 (second-time offence)

• Drunk Driving: ₹10000 

• Driving Without Registration or Insurance: ₹2000 

• Violating Road Rules: ₹1000

• Over-Speeding: ₹1000 (for LMVs) and ₹2000 (for medium passenger goods vehicles)

• Carrying Explosives or Inflammable Substance: ₹10000

• Not Giving Passage to Emergency Vehicles: ₹10000

• Driving Without a Valid Driving Licence: ₹5000 

• Driving When Mentally or Physically Unfit to Drive: ₹1000 (first-time offence), ₹2000 (second-time offence)

• Racing on Road: ₹5000 (first-time offence), ₹10000 (second-time offence)

• Overloading: ₹2000

• Driving a vehicle registered in another state for more than 12 months: ₹500 (first-time offence), ₹1500 (second-time offence)

As per the Motor Vehicles Act (1988), it is mandatory to have vehicle insurance if you are purchasing a new vehicle in Madhya Pradesh. As per the rules, you will have to pay a fine of ₹2000 if you fail to insure your transport within the time frame. Therefore, avail ] third-party insurance that covers third-party damages.

Motor Vehicle insurance safeguards the vehicle owner against the financial damages caused by unforeseen events such as accidents, natural catastrophes, etc. Here are some benefits of car insurance:

• It covers loss or damage during transit by rail, waterways, air, road, etc.

• This insurance consists of damages apart from accidental ones. These are - an earthquake, terrorism, etc.

• Some insurance policies have a large network of garages that ensures you receive cashless services in all these locations.

• It avoids lawsuits, including the legal fees held liable for the damage.

• With insurance, insurers receive multiple compensations.

Recent news says six individuals were killed and eight injured in a road accident in Madhya Pradesh. It happened as a speeding vehicle rammed into a tree. 

Another news confirmed that a family was travelling towards Indore in an auto-rickshaw when a dumper truck came from the opposite side and overturned. It broke the road divider and hit the auto-rickshaw killing four.

Since the country is moving towards digitisation, the Government of Madhya Pradesh has incurred several faceless services to vehicle owners. Now, you will not have to visit the RTO office to avail these services and can use them from your home.

• Receive Learner’s Licence

• Alter Name & Address in Driving Licence

• Provide International Driving Permit

• Add and Terminate Hypothecation

• Receive Duplicate Learner's Licence and Driving Licence

• Renew Driving Licence

• Cancel Registration

• Book Slots for Driving Tests

• Book an Appointment for Fitness Certificate

• Print DL Extracts

As per recent news, the police officials have chalked a traffic plan to ensure smooth and safe traffic flow for the 'Indore Gaurav Diwas'. Furthermore, they have assigned designated parking areas for pass holders attending this event to avoid any inconvenience.

HMSI, or Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India, arranged a National Road Safety Awareness Campaign in Bhopal, MP. They taught more than 4100 school students in Bhopal the importance of traffic signals and rules.

Last year, a little child took the initiative to spread awareness of traffic rules. Being part of "Traffic Management Mitra", this child and his mother, Sangeeta Tiwari, spread awareness among commuters. The boy requested all to follow the traffic regulations under the Niyantrit Gati – Surakshit Jeewan campaign.