Udaipur is one of the most popular cities in India. It is known for its grandeur palaces and rich history and culture. It is also the most popular wedding destination in India. It receives several tourists from around the world every year. It has a well-connected roadway link to the rest of Rajasthan and also India. 

The RTO office in Udaipur, with the code RJ-27, takes care of the transportation system and ensures free-flowing connectivity throughout the city.

The various functions of the RTO Offices in Udaipur include:

• Ensure the enforcement of all the rules and regulations under the Motor Vehicles Act 1988

• Conducting driving tests.

• Issuing driver's licence, learner's licence, International Driving Permit, and duplicate driving licence. 

• Providing services like renewing driving licences and issuing duplicate driving licences. 

• Conducting vehicle fitness checks and issuing vehicle fitness certificates.

• Issuing Vehicle Registration Certificates or RCs for different vehicles.

• Proving services like rectifying addresses in vehicle registration certificates. 

• Issuing No Objection Certificates or NOCs for transfer of vehicle registrations.

• Availing vehicle ownership transfer. 

• Issuing vehicle permits.

• Issuing Tourist Vehicle Permits. 

• Issuing trade certificates. 

• Levying and collecting road taxes and penalties.

• Controlling the pollution levels in vehicles. 

Different types of driving licenses issued under RTO Udaipur are mentioned below:

• Learners’ Licence

• Permanent Driving Licence

• International Driving Licence

• Commercial Driving Licence

The different types of vehicle registrations offered under RTO Udaipur are:

• Permanent Registration

• Temporary Registration

Charges for vehicle registration under RTO Udaipur are as follows:

• Charges for registration: ₹600 for all the vehicles

• Charges for hypothecation: ₹1500 for vehicles purchased on loan

• Charges for issuing number plates: ₹230 to ₹400; charges are the same for High-Security Registration Plates or HSRP number plates 

• Charges for temporary registration: ₹1200 to ₹1500; temporary registration of vehicles is valid only for a month

RTO Udaipur charges road tax rates as per the charges of Rajasthan road tax. Road tax charges levied by RTO Udaipur are as follows:

• For two-wheelers with engine capacity up to 125 cc: 4% on the cost of the vehicle 

• For two-wheelers with engine capacity between 125 cc to 500 cc: 6% on the cost of the vehicle 

• For two-wheelers with engine capacity between 200 cc to 500 cc: 8% on the cost of the vehicle

• For two-wheelers with an engine capacity of more than 500 cc: 10% on the cost of the vehicle

• For four-wheelers costing ₹3 Lakhs or less: 4% on the cost of the vehicle

• For four-wheelers between ₹3 Lakhs to ₹6 Lakhs: 6% on the cost of the vehicle

• For four-wheelers above ₹6 Lakhs: 8% on the cost of the vehicle 

Not abiding by traffic rules will make vehicle drivers subject to penalties. Charges for breaking the different traffic rules are as follows:

• Charges for driving without wearing a seatbelt: ₹1000

• Charges for driving without a helmet: ₹10000

• Charges for obstructing the path of emergency vehicles: ₹10000

• Charges for driving without a permit: ₹10000

• Charges for driving over the speed limit: ₹1000 for Light Motor Vehicles; ₹2000 for Heavy Motor Vehicles

Yes, it is mandatory to have vehicle insurance while driving in Udaipur. Driving any vehicle without proper insurance is a punishable offence and will subject the vehicle owner to penalties. 

Vehicle owners have to pay a penalty of ₹2000 for driving without insurance. Repeating the offence will cost them an increased penalty of ₹4000. 

An accident between a car and a bike resulted in the loss of 4 lives near the Kurabad Police Station area. As per reports, the bike collided with an over-speeding car and fell into a nearby forest, whereas the car fell into a ditch. People from the village gathered around the accident zone, and later the police discovered four dead victims. 

5 people died on the spot, while two were declared dead after treatment; there were several other casualties from the incident. The family of the deceased had demanded compensation for their loss. 

The Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India’s awareness campus was conducted in Udaipur’s Meera Girl’s College. The campaign received active participation from more than 2500 students and staff members. This campaign aims to build a collision-free India by emphasising on the road-safety measures.