Beed is a city in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra, which is currently the administrative headquarters in the Beed district. There are various mythological stories related to this area, which enhances its historical significance. There is one official RTO office here, with the code MH-23, and another in Ambejogai, with the code MH-44. These offices are responsible for handling all traffic-related activities.

The RTO offices in Beed are responsible for ensuring smooth traffic and road safety among the residents. Here is a list of some important functions they perform.

• Issues and renews driving licences
• Registers all kinds of vehicles 
• Issues and renews vehicle Registration Certificate
• Provides fitness certificate after inspecting vehicles 
• Offers pollution certificate after inspection 
• Collects road tax
• Conducts road safety campaigns

It is mandatory to have a driving licence while driving on the roads of India. You can apply for a DL in the RTO office. Here are the different types of DLs you can get in Beed.

• Temporary Driving Licence 
• Permanent Driving Licence 
• Learner’s Driving Licence
• International Driving Licence

Registering a vehicle is mandatory under the RTO. Here are the two types of registration of vehicles done in Beed RTO.

• Temporary registration 
• Permanent registration

Once the registration is completed, the RTO issues a valid Registration Certificate (RC). After this, you can get a number plate for your vehicle.

You need to pay a certain charge for registering your vehicle legally from the RTO. Here are the charges you have to pay in Beed RTO to get a vehicle RC.

For Two-wheelers:

• Up to 99 cc: 10% of the vehicle’s price
• Between 99 & 299 cc: 11% of the vehicle’s price
• More than 299 cc: 12% of the vehicle’s price

For Four-wheelers:

• CNG or LPG Vehicles: 7%-9% of the vehicle’s price
• Petrol Cars & Omnibuses: 11%-13% of the vehicle’s price
• Diesel Cars & Omnibuses: 13%-15% of the vehicle’s price

The RTO is responsible for collecting road taxes from the residents. Every vehicle owner must pay road taxes in the right intervals, which start after a year of registration. Currently, RTO Beed follows the structure of Maharashtra road tax. Here is a highlight of the taxes you need to pay in Beed.

• 32.7%-95.8% for two-wheelers 
• 27.7%-97.2% for four-wheelers

Beed RTO is quite strict when it comes to traffic rules and standards. If the residents violate these, they have to face the consequences, leading to various penalties. It maintains the standards of Maharashtra traffic fines. Here are some of the common penalties you might face in Beed.

• Driving Without a Valid Licence: ₹5000

• Using phones While Driving: ₹5000

• Drunken Driving: ₹10000 and/or six months of imprisonment (for first timers), ₹15000 and/or two years of imprisonment (for repeat offenders)

• Dangerous or Rash Driving: ₹3000 (for first timers), ₹10000 (for repeat offenders)

• Unauthorised Use of Cars: ₹1000-₹5000

• Racing: ₹5000 and/or three months of imprisonment (for first timers), ₹10000 and/or 1 year of imprisonment (for repeat offenders)

• Allowing Minors to Drive: ₹25000, three years of imprisonment, RC cancelled for a year

Yes, it is mandatory to have vehicle insurance if you own a vehicle in Beed. The Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 makes owning a policy that at least covers third-party damages compulsory. If you drive an uninsured car, you must pay a fine of ₹2000-₹4000. Moreover, traffic authorities might also penalise you with an imprisonment charge for about three months.

Beed has been facing traffic congestion, mainly because of its proximity to National Highway 561. According to a recent report, work has already started on six lanes of the Beed Bypass for reducing the traffic issues. Another report suggests that the city police have taken steps to ban the parking of cars illegally in the roadside areas. This issue is causing traffic jams and fatal road accidents. 

The number of road accidents has been alarming in this area. For instance, a report shows that the Manjarsumba-Patoda Highway faced a major accident when a tempo collided with a car, killing six travellers. However, the government is trying to handle this issue with effective measures. Further, recent data shows that the government has initiated redeveloping the 300 km Shirur-Beed-Latur State Border Highway.

Beed RTO often conducts road safety campaigns to increase road awareness among the residents. Here are some of the recent campaigns held here.

• Widening Campaign on Beed Bypass Road
• Road Safety Awareness Drive by Maruti Suzuki