KK Nagar is a planned residential locality in Southern Chennai and is well-connected by methodically developed roads to prominent areas of Chennai. The locality remains busy throughout the year as it is close to Chennai Airport and Mambalam Railway Station. 

As a result, the roads remain packed with public and personal vehicles. The TN-09 RTO office handles all the crucial functions associated with vehicles in KK Nagar.

The following are the functions of RTO in KK Nagar-

• Registers the vehicles of the KK Nagar locality

• Issues driving licences to all kinds of vehicles

• Issues duplicate driving licences to vehicles

• Collects vehicle taxes

• Assists in transferring ownership of vehicles

• Issues international and interstate travel permits to vehicles

• Inspects vehicles and provides Vehicle Fitness Certificates

• Provides (PUC) certificates to vehicles in KK Nagar

• Issues clearance certificates to accidental vehicles

• Carries registration-related changes to concerned vehicles

The TN-09 RTO serves vehicles in KK Nagar by offering these types of driving licence:

• Commercial Driving Licence

• Learner’s Licence

• Permanent Licence

• International Driving Licence

The TN-09 RTO offers the following types of vehicle registrations in KK Nagar.

• Permanent Registration 

• Temporary Registration 

Once you have completed the registration process, a unique registration number will be given to you, which you need to display on the number plate on your vehicle's front and rear sides.

The following is the vehicle registration charges in KK Nagar

• Vehicle registration charges: ₹600

• Hypothecation charges (for cars purchased through a loan): ₹1500

• Number plate charges: ₹230-₹400

• Temporary registration charges: ₹1200-₹1500

• Parking charges/State development charges: ₹2000-₹4000

• FasTag charges: ₹600

KK Nagar is in the southern part of Chennai, and therefore it follows Tamil Nadu road tax. The tax that applies to this locality are-

• Two-wheeler tax: 5%-8% of vehicle cost, depending on how old the vehicle is (since its registration)

• Four-wheeler tax:
  • Taxes for vehicles that cost within ₹10 Lakh: 6%-8.75% of vehicle price (Varies as per the age of vehicle)
  • Taxes for vehicles costing more than ₹10 Lakh: 11%-13.75% of vehicle price (Varies as per the age of vehicle)

• Commercial vehicle tax

  • Tax for vehicles weighing between 5000-15000 kg: ₹600-₹2300. The tax increases with the increase in the weight of vehicles.

You must sincerely adhere to the traffic rules in KK Nagar. Disobeying the rules may land you in trouble, and you may have to pay hefty fines. Below discussed are the traffic fines in KK Nagar that are charged for violating traffic rules here.

• Penalty for driving without a vehicle licence: ₹5000

• Penalty for overspeeding: ₹5000

• Penalty for driving under the influence of an intoxicating substance: ₹10000

• Penalty for driving with a registration certificate which is no more valid: ₹5000

• Penalty for violation of road regulations: ₹500

• Penalty for driving without a helmet: ₹1000

Yes, it is mandatory to have vehicle insurance while driving a vehicle in KK Nagar. As per the Motor Vehicle Act of 1988, all vehicles must have insurance, and travelling without it may result in penalties. Vehicle insurance covers the losses of the owner and the third party in unforeseen accidents.

As per reports, famous actor Saran Raj met with a fatal accident on Arcot Road in KK Nagar while travelling on a bike. He sustained severe injuries and died on the spot. An investigation has highlighted that a supporting actor, Palaniappan, was driving under the influence of alcohol and crashed his car hitting Saran Raj's bike.

As per another report, a deadly fire broke out on the premises of RTO in KK Nagar. While there were several vehicles parked outside, which were wiped out, no death was reported.

As per a report, ANPR ( Automated Number Plate Recognition) cameras have been used in several parts of Chennai to scan traffic violations carefully. This advanced system will mitigate time and help city police take swift action.