Ambattur, a small locality in the Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu, is the largest industrial park in South Asia, and a primary IT hub housing several reputed companies. Thus, many people look to settle here which has consequently increased the traffic in this city. 

So, to facilitate the systematic functioning of the vehicles and ensure hassle-free movement of residents, Ambattur hosts a dedicated RTO office. The code of this RTO office is TN13.

Below mentioned are the responsibilities of the RTO office in Ambattur:

• Register motor vehicles

• Transfer vehicle ownership

• Collect motor vehicle taxes

• Change vehicle registration details

• Renew and provide duplicate RC for vehicles

• Issue clearance certificates to vehicles that have met accidents

• Issue driving licence to vehicles

• Conduct thorough inspection and issue Vehicle Fitness Certificate

• Grant permission like inter-state and international travel permits, permission for commercial vehicles, school buses etc

• Issue Pollution under control (PUC) certificates

Ambattur RTO office offers the following types of driving licence:

• Learners’ Licence

• Permanent Driving Licence

• International Driving Licence

• Commercial Driving Licence

The following types of vehicle registration offered in Ambattur:

• Permanent Registration

• Temporary Registration

Post completion of the registration process, you will be given a number, which you need to display on the number plate of your vehicle. It is a mandatory requirement, failing which can be a punishable offence.

The following are the vehicle registration charges applicable in Ambattur:

• Registration Charges: ₹600
• Number Plate Charges: Ranges between ₹230-₹400
• Hypothecation Charges: ₹1500, if the vehicle has been purchased with a loan
• Temporary Registration Charges: ₹1500-₹2500
• Parking Charges/State Development Charges: ₹2000

Tamil Nadu road tax applicable for vehicles in Ambattur are as below:

Road Tax for Private Vehicles:

• Road Tax for Two-Wheelers: 7.75% of the vehicle price, if the vehicle is less than a year old. Charges are inversely proportional to the age of the vehicle.
• Road Tax for Three-Wheelers: 4% of the price of the vehicle
• Road Tax for Four-Wheelers: 10% of vehicles priced below ₹10 Lakhs and 15% of vehicles that cost more than ₹10 lakhs. Taxes are inversely proportional to the age of the vehicle.

Road Tax for Commercial Vehicles

• Taxes for Vehicles Weighing Less Than 3000 Kg: ₹600

• Taxes for Vehicles Weighing Between 3000 Kg-5500 Kg: ₹950

• Taxes for Vehicles Weighing Between 5500 Kg-9000 Kg: ₹1500

• Taxes for Vehicles Weighing Between 9000 Kg-12000 Kg: ₹1900

• Taxes for Vehicles Weighing Between 12000 Kg-13000 Kg: ₹2100

• Taxes for Vehicles Weighing Between 13000 Kg-15000 Kg: ₹2500

• Taxes for Vehicles Weighing More Than 15000 Kg: ₹2300

Failing to comply with the traffic rules in Ambattur will result in penalties. Read below to learn about the traffic fines in Ambattur for disobeying traffic rules.

• Fine for Drunk Driving: ₹10000

• Fine for Violating Road Regulations: ₹500

• Fine for Not Carrying a Driving Licence: ₹5000

• Fine for Not Following Orders of Traffic Police: ₹2000

• Fine for Driving Without Wearing a Helmet: ₹1000

Yes, it is mandatory to have vehicle insurance while driving a vehicle in Ambattur. Insurance safeguards the vehicle owner in unforeseen accidents and unavoidable circumstances like damages caused by natural disasters.

If you didn’t get it a fine of ₹2000 may apply if the traffic police catch you without one. Besides, the amount may increase up to ₹4000 on repeating an offence for the second time.

As per the report, the Ambattur Red Hills road has recently become chaotic and registers immense traffic that has worsened the state of affairs in the region. Consequently, people travelling to schools, colleges and offices face a problem as they get delayed.

Another incident caught headlines when a bus carrying passengers ran into a tea shop and wreaked havoc near Ambattur. 22 injured passengers were immediately taken to the hospital by local police, and a few were in critical condition.

As per a report, the Chennai police initiated a pioneering campaign in collaboration with Thozhan Association. The aim was to educate school kids about the importance of complying with traffic regulations and the necessity of helping accident victims. 

Resultantly, it would mitigate accidents and facilitate hassle-free vehicle movements while safeguarding the well-being of residents.