RTO Jalandhar

Jalandhar is the 3rd most populous city in Punjab and is an important administrative epicentre as well. The city is well-connected with the other parts of Punjab through road networks. All the traffic-related matters of this city are well-governed by RTO Jalandhar, which has the code number PB-08.

Jalandhar RTO takes care of all local vehicle-related issues, enforces traffic laws, monitors traffic offences and also takes care of road safety.

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PB-08 Jalandhar RTO Office

RTO Code	PB-08
Office Address	Sco#24-25, Garha Rd, Doaba Market, Opposite Bus Stand, Garha Rd, Doaba Market, Opposite Bus Stand, Jawahar Nagar, Jalandhar, Punjab - 144001
Office Timings	10AM - 5PM
Phone Number	0181-2225887

PB-67 Shahkot RTO Office

RTO Code	PB-67
Office Address	Shahkot, Jalandhar, Punjab - 144702
Office Timings	10AM - 5PM
Phone Number	NIL

PB-37 Phillaur RTO Office

RTO Code	PB-37
Office Address	Phillaur, Jalandhar, Punjab - 144410
Office Timings	10AM - 5PM
Phone Number	NIL

PB-33 Nakodar RTO Office

RTO Code	PB-33
Office Address	Nakodar, Jalandhar, Punjab - 144040
Office Timings	10AM - 5PM
Phone Number	NIL

Functions of RTO Offices in Jalandhar

The functions of Jalandhar RTO are listed below:

Issuance of driving licences
Renewing driving licence
Issuing International driving permits

Issuing and renewing of vehicle registration certificate
Transferring vehicle ownership
Issuance of duplicate registration certificate
Providing Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates

Road taxes collection
Issuing vehicle fitness certificate

Types of Driving Licences Issued in Jalandhar RTO

Different types of driving licence in Jalandhar RTO are:

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

Types of Vehicle Registration in Jalandhar

Like all other cities of Punjab, Jalandhar RTO also offers vehicle registration services in the vicinity. The RTO offers two types of vehicle registration. These are:

Temporary registration
Permanent registration

Vehicle Registration Charges in Jalandhar

You will have to pay a certain amount of registration charge as per the type and category of your vehicle in Jalandhar. The local RTO follows the registration charge structure of the Punjab government, which is mentioned below:

Invalid Carriages: ₹20
Light motor vehicles (Commercial): ₹300
Imported cars: ₹800
Imported motorcycles: ₹200
Light motor vehicles (Non-transport): ₹200
Heavy goods/passenger vehicles: ₹600
Medium goods/passenger vehicles: ₹400

Road Tax in Jalandhar

Jalandhar RTO adheres to the Punjab road tax structure to collect taxes from the local drivers. This tax structure is as follows:

Two Wheelers:

Up to 3 years old: ₹120 (up to 95 kg of unladen weight)and ₹400 (more than 95 kg of unladen weight)
Between 3 to 6 years: ₹90 (up to 95 kg of unladen weight)and ₹300 (more than 95 kg of unladen weight)
Between 6 to 9 years: ₹60 (up to 95 kg of unladen weight)and ₹200 (more than 95 kg of unladen weight)
More than nine years: ₹30 (up to 95 kg of unladen weight)and ₹100 (more than 95 kg of unladen weight)

Four Wheelers

Below three years: ₹1800 (4 seaters), ₹2100 (5 seaters) and ₹2400 (more than six seaters)
Between 3 to 6 years: ₹1500 (4 seaters), ₹1650 (5 seaters) and ₹1800 (more than six seaters)
Between 6 to 9 years: ₹1200 (4 seaters), ₹1200 (5 seaters) and ₹1200 (more than six seaters)
Above nine years: ₹900 fora (4 seaters), ₹750 (5 seaters) and ₹7500 (more than six seaters)

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

Disobeying traffic rules will lead to serious consequences in Jalandhar. Offenders will have to pay the fines, or sometimes they are sentenced to imprisonment for a certain amount of time. Below is the traffic fine structure of Punjab that is followed by Jalandhar RTO:

Driving without a valid licence: ₹5000
Driving without helmet or seatbelt: ₹1000
Triple riding: ₹1000
Violating air pollution regulation: ₹2000 for the first time and ₹5000 for repeated offences
Drunken driving: ₹10000
Driving unregistered vehicles (two-wheelers): ₹3000
Driving unregistered vehicles (four-wheelers): ₹5000
Overspeeding: ₹2000 for the first time and ₹4000 for the subsequent times
Road sign violation: ₹500
Vehicle on the road without a number plate: ₹5000 for the first offence and ₹10000 for the repeated offences
Parking in a no parking zone: ₹500

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

Jalandhar RTO has made it mandatory to have motor insuranceto drive a vehicle in the vicinity. If you violate this rule, you will have to pay a fine of ₹2000 for the first time. For subsequent offences, this fine will be ₹4000. Thus, you must have a 3rd party vehicle insurance to drive a vehicle safely and legally in Jalandhar.

Recent Traffic Events in Jalandhar

Jalandhar has witnessed a lot of unfortunate road events recently in the locality due to mismanagement, rash driving and other issues. On May 4th 2023, news was reported of the death of 2 cops due to a truck accident at Fatehgarh Sahib National Highway.

Another news of a fatal accident was reported on April 1st 2023, where three young people died in an unfortunate bike and tractor collision. The impact of the collision was so powerful that two youths suffered a great head injury and died on the spot.

Road Safety Campaigns in Jalandhar

The Punjab government is taking effective measures to control road accidents, mainly rash driving. Apart from this, the local authority and the state government are planning several other road-building ventures in this area to manage traffic in a better way and offer more convenience to the people.

In November of the previous year, there was a road safety campaign that took place in different schools organised by Dainik Jagran in the area to spread traffic rules awareness. Almost 875 students participated in this campaign, and it was a massive success.

FAQs About RTO Office in Jalandhar

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Can I get a fancy number plate in Jalandhar?

Yes, you can get a fancy or VIP number plate in Jalandhar by proper application and a separate registration charge.

Can I get my RC renewed online in Jalandhar?

To renew RC online in Jalandhar, you can go to the Parivahan Sewa website and find the RC renewal option in the “Driving licence related services” tab.

How to renew a licence in Jalandhar?

Parivahan Sewa portal allows you to renew a driving licence in Jalandhar in a few simple steps. You need to go to the driving licence-related services tab, then choose your state as Punjab and click on the DL renewal option.

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

It takes 30 days to get a driver’s licence in Jalandhar after passing the driving test.

How to check RTO NOC status online in Jalandhar?

Go to the Parivahan Sewa portal, click on the “Online Services” tab and choose the “Application for No Objection Certificate(NOC)” option. Next, you can enter the vehicle details and get the NOC status.