RTO Amritsar

The second largest city of Punjab, Amritsar, is a major cultural and economic hub of the state. The city is highly populous and well-governed by the local authorities. To ensure maximum safety and convenience for the local people on the road, 4 RTO offices constantly monitor the traffic rules and other related matters.

The code number of these RTOs are PB-02, PB-17, PB-14 and PB-63.

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PB-02 Amritsar RTO Office

RTO Code	PB-02
Office Address	Opp. Fort, Goal Bagh, Amritsar, Punjab - 143001
Office Timings	10AM - 5PM
Phone Number	91-183-2565244

PB-17 Baba Bakala RTO Office

RTO Code	PB-17
Office Address	Baba Bakala, Amritsar, Punjab - 143202
Office Timings	10AM - 5PM
Phone Number	NIL

PB-63 Khadoor Sahib RTO Office

RTO Code	PB-63
Office Address	Khadoor Sahib, Amritsar, Punjab - 143117
Office Timings	10AM - 5PM
Phone Number	NIL

PB-46 Tarn Taran RTO Office

RTO Code	PB-46
Office Address	Tarn Taran, Amritsar, Punjab - 143401
Office Timings	10AM - 5PM
Phone Number	+(91)-1852-225737

PB-38 Patti RTO Office

RTO Code	PB-38
Office Address	Patti, Amritsar, Punjab - 143416
Office Timings	10AM - 5PM
Phone Number	NIL

Functions of RTO Offices in Amritsar

The list of functions performed by RTO Amritsar is as follows:

Issuing different types of driving licence
Arranging driving tests
Renewing driving licence
Issuing International driving permits

Issuance and renewal of vehicle registration certificate
Transferring vehicle ownership
Correcting data on the registration certificate

Issuance of Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates
Collecting road taxes
Providing vehicle fitness certificate

Types of Driving Licences Issued in Amritsar RTO

Different types of driving licence issued by Amritsar RTOs are as follows:

Learners’ Licence
Permanent Driving Licence
International Driving Licence
Commercial Driving Licence

Types of Vehicle Registration in Amritsar

Throughout Punjab, including Amritsar, people can get two types of vehicle registration after successfully completing the verification process. These are:

Temporary registration
Permanent registration

Vehicle Registration Charges in Amritsar

As per the type of vehicle, vehicle owners must pay a certain amount of charges to the RTO authority. These charges are as follows:

Invalid Carriages: ₹20
Commercial light motor vehicles: ₹300
Non-transport light motor vehicles: ₹200
Heavy goods vehicles: ₹600
Medium goods vehicles: ₹400
Imported cars: ₹800
Imported motorcycles: ₹200

Road Tax in Amritsar

Like all other cities of the state, Amritsar also follows the Punjab road tax structure, which is mentioned below:

Two Wheelers:

Less than three years old: ₹120 forup to 95 kg of unladen weightand ₹400 for more than 95 kg of unladen weight
Within 3 to 6 years: ₹90 forup to 95 kg of unladen weightand ₹300 for more than 95 kg of unladen weight
Within 6 to 9 years: ₹60 forup to 95 kg of unladen weightand ₹200 for more than 95 kg of unladen weight
More than nine years: ₹30 forup to 95 kg of unladen weightand ₹100 for more than 95 kg of unladen weight

Four Wheelers

Less than three years old: ₹1800 fora four-seater, ₹2100 for a five-seater and ₹2400 for more than six seaters
Within 3 to 6 years: ₹1500 fora four-seater, ₹1650 for a five-seater and ₹1800 for more than six seaters
Within 6 to 9 years: ₹1200 fora four-seater, ₹1200 for a five-seater and ₹1200 for more than six seaters
More than nine years: ₹900 fora four-seater, ₹750 for a five-seater and ₹7500 for more than six seaters

What if You Don’t Follow Traffic Rules in Amritsar?

If you disobey traffic rules in Amritsar, fines will be levied on you as per the traffic fine structure of Punjab. This is as follows:

Without licence driving: ₹5000
Unregistered two-wheelers: ₹3000
Unregistered four-wheelers: ₹5000
Driving without seatbelt and helmet: ₹1000
Triple riding: ₹1000
Intoxicated driving: ₹10000
Overspeeding: ₹2000 for the first offence and ₹4000 for the subsequent offences
Road marking violation: ₹500
Without number-plate vehicles: ₹5000 for the first offence and ₹10000 for the repeated offences
Violating air-pollution norms: ₹2000 for the first time and ₹5000 for repeated offences
Disobeying no parking: ₹500

Is It Mandatory to Have Insurance When Driving a Vehicle in Amritsar?

Yes, it is mandatory to have motor insurancein Amritsar to drive a vehicle legally on the road. Any violation of this rule will cause a fine of ₹2000 for the first offence. For repeated offences, the traffic fine will be ₹4000. Vehicle insurance is very helpful for managing vehicle damage due to an accident. So, you should have it for both your vehicle’s security and to meet the legal criterion.

Recent Traffic Events in Amritsar

Though the local authority is trying its best to maintain a smooth traffic flow and pedestrian safety on the road, there has been news of several mishaps recently. One such instance is the news of the death of 1 and injury of another because of the skidding of the car on the Vallah bypass on 8th January 2023.

However, the local authority is taking helpful measures to ensure that the rate of accidents lowers and drivers also adhere to all the traffic rules.

Road Safety Campaigns in Amritsar

To control accidents, people must be well aware of the traffic rules and safety precautions. Hence, road safety campaigns are extremely helpful in this regard as these campaigns can show people the right way of managing vehicles on roads and avoiding mishaps.

Amritsar Traffic Police and Dr. Uppal Neuro Hospital collaborated on 5th September 2022 to spread such traffic rule awareness among common people. In this road safety campaign, helmets were gifted to the two-wheeler riders. This type of positive gesture will make people more cautious about driving safety.

FAQs About RTO Office in Amritsar

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How to get a duplicate driving licence in Amritsar?

To get a duplicate driving licence in Amritsar, you can go to the Parivahan Sewa portal and choose "Driving licence-related services" from the "Online services" tab. Then you need to choose your state as Punjab and go for the duplicate DL option on the next window.

How long does it take to get a driver’s licence in Amritsar?

It takes 30 days to get a driving licence in Amritsar after the driving test and documentation process.

Can I pay road taxes online in RTO Amritsar?

Yes, you can pay road taxes online in RTO Amritsar. For this, you need to go to the Punjab Transport Department portal, choose “Online motor vehicle payment system”, and pay the amount by logging in with your ID and password.