Kolathur is a developed locality in the Northwestern part of Chennai. It comprises medium to high-rise buildings and is well-connected to prominent areas of Chennai with important roads like Northern Grand Trunk Road and Chennai Bypass Road. 

Moreover, people living here can easily access the Chennai Central Railway Station and Chennai International Airport from this locality. Thus, the number of residents living here is increasing. To register the vehicles of these residents, the RTO of Kolathur provides a dedicated service. 

The RTO code to find this office is TN-05.

The RTO Office of Kolathur undertakes the following duties:

• Register vehicles in Kolathur

• Issue driving licences to vehicles

• Issue duplicate driving licence 

• Issue international and national travel permits

• Transfer ownership of vehicles 

• Correct changes related to registration details

• Issue Vehicle Fitness Certificates

• Renew driving licence

• Inspect and issue (PUC) certificates

• Collect vehicle taxes

The TN-05 RTO takes care of vehicles in Kolathur by offering these types of driving licence:

• Learner’s Licence

• Permanent Licence

• Commercial Driving Licence

• International Driving Licence

The TN-05 RTO offers the following types of vehicle registration in Kolathur:

• Permanent Registration 

• Temporary Registration 

After completing the registration process, a unique registration number will be given to you, which you must showcase on your vehicle's number plate.

The following is the vehicle registration charges in Kolathur-

• Hypothecation Charges (Only for Cars Purchased with a Loan): ₹1500

• Vehicle Registration Charges Regardless of the Vehicle's Price: ₹600

• High-Security Number Plate Charges: ₹230-₹400

• Parking Charges/State Development Charges: ₹2000-₹4000

• Temporary Registration Charges: ₹1200-₹1500

• Fastag Charges: ₹600

Registered vehicles in Kolathur are liable to pay the following Tamil Nadu road tax, depending reciprocally on their age and weight. The tax decreases with an increase in the age of the vehicle (since registration). It applies to two-wheeler and four-wheeler vehicles.

Road Tax for Two-Wheelers

• Tax on Vehicles Older Than 11 Years: 5% of the vehicle price

• Tax on Vehicles That Are Between the Age of 5-11 Years: 5.25%-6.5% of the vehicle price

• Tax on New Vehicles: 8% of the vehicle price

Road Tax for Four-Wheelers

• Tax on Vehicles That Cost Up To ₹10 Lakh: 6%-8.75% of the vehicle price

• Tax on Vehicles That Cost More Than ₹10 Lakh: 11%-13% of the vehicle price

Commercial Tax

Tax on Vehicles That Weigh Between 5000-15000 Kg: ₹600-₹2300

Everyone must follow all the traffic rules in Kolathur, and any discrepancy may lead to penalties. Obeying rules and regulations ensure a systematic functioning and seamless movement of vehicles in the locality. In case someone breaks it, it attracts the following traffic fines in Kolathur:

• Fine for Drunk Driving: ₹10000

• Fine for Over Speeding: ₹5000

• Fine for Driving with an Invalid Registration Certificate: ₹5000

• Fine for Rash Driving: ₹5000

• Fine for Overboarding People in Two-Wheeler: ₹2000

• Fine for Travelling without a Helmet: ₹1000

• Fine for Violating Road Regulations: ₹500

• Fine for Driving without a Licence: ₹5000

Yes, it is mandatory to have vehicle insurance while driving a vehicle in Kolathur. Per the Motor Vehicles Act 1988, every vehicle in India must have insurance. Travelling without insurance is a punishable offence. It can attract fines, imprisonment or both.

As per a report, a woman, while crossing the road, was hit by a vehicle. She succumbed to grievous injuries and died on the spot. Investigators found out she was speaking on the phone while crossing the road and were unmindful of the nearby vehicle. She used to work at a mobile store in Kolathur, and this unfortunate incident severely affected her family.

As per a report, the Greater Chennai Traffic Police undertook an excellent initiative to spread awareness of road safety in the city. Interestingly, police officers and special models dressed as cartoon characters were seen enlightening people on the importance of road safety.