Ayanavaram is a buzzing suburb in the Northern part of Chennai, Tamil Nadu’s swarming capital. It registers several vehicles for its proximity to the Perambur Railway Station and Chennai International Airport. Moreover, being a treasure trove of spectacular waterfalls, Ayanavaram attracts several tourists.

A single highly dedicated and efficient RTO office serves the Ayanavaram region. The RTO code is TN-01, and the office offers several services to all kinds of vehicles.

The RTO performs the following functions in Ayanavaram-

• Registers all types of vehicles

• Collects vehicle taxes

• Provides driving licence to vehicles

• Renews and offers duplicate driving licence to vehicles

• Issues clearance to vehicles that have encountered accidents

• Transfers vehicle ownership

• Issues Vehicle Fitness Certificates (VFC) to concerned vehicles

• Carries change related to registrations details of vehicles

• Issues Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates

• Issues permit for international and inter-state movement of vehicles

The Ayanavaram RTO assists people by offering these types of driving licence to their vehicles.

• Commercial Driving Licence

• Learner’s Licence

• International Driving Licence

• Permanent Licence

The RTO in Ayanavaram provides the following types of vehicle registrations. 

• Permanent Registration 

• Temporary Registration 

After completing the registration process successfully, you will get a registration number, which you must display on your vehicle's number plate without fail.

The following is the vehicle registration charges followed in Ayanavaram:

• Vehicle registration charges: ₹600

• Temporary Registration charges (for up to 1 month): ₹1200 to ₹1500

• Hypothecation charges for cars bought with a loan: ₹1500

• Number plate charges: ₹230-₹400

• Parking facilities charges: ₹2000-₹4000

• FasTag charges (while purchasing a vehicle): ₹500 to ₹600

Ayanavaram is in the northern part of Chennai and therefore follows Tamil Nadu road tax, which are:

• Road Tax for Two-wheelers

5% of vehicle price - 8% of vehicle price (depending on the age of the vehicle since its registration)

• Road Tax for Four-wheelers

Tax for vehicles priced up to 10 Lakh: 6%-8.75% of vehicle cost (also depends on the age of vehicle)

Tax for vehicles priced more than 10 Lakh: 11%-13.75% of vehicle cost (also depends on the age of vehicle)

• Road Tax for Commercial Vehicles

Tax for vehicles weighing between 3000-15000 kg: ₹600-₹2300; The amount of tax depends directly on the vehicle's weight.

You must strictly comply with the traffic rules in the area. Disobeying the traffic rules is a punishable offence, and individuals may even have to incur hefty traffic fines in Ayanavaram, depending on the severity of the violation.

• Fine for overspeeding: ₹5000

• Fine for drunk driving: ₹10000

• Fine for travelling with no helmet: ₹1000

• Fine for driving without a licence: ₹5000

• Fine for violating road regulations: ₹500

• Fine for driving with an invalid registration certificate: ₹5000

As per the Motor Vehicle Act of 1988, it is mandatory to have vehicle insurance. Vehicle insurance safeguards owners during difficult times like accidents, natural disasters, or thefts. It covers the losses of the vehicle owner and damages suffered by the third party. Moreover, individuals may have to pay a hefty fine for driving vehicles without insurance.

As suggested by reports, the vehicle route was altered from Ayanavaram Anderson Road to allow hassle-free construction of CMRL (Chennai Metro Rail Limited). The notification mentioned that this will remain in effect from February-July, 2023.

According to a report, a policeman was allegedly attacked by three men while conducting a regular inspection for drunk driving near a road in the Ayanavaram area. This incident created a stir, as the miscreants blatantly ran away after hitting the policeman.

As per a recent report, Chennai city police launched a campaign where men dressed in cartoon uniforms educated people on road safety and its importance. Additionally, people gained insights into the importance of wearing seat belts and how small steps can save lives.