Located in the northern part of Chennai, Tondiarpet is a well-developed business and residential area in Chennai. There is a huge rise in vehicles due to a rapid rise of residential sectors in the town. The RTO of Tondiarpet (TN-03) manages the traffic conditions and maintains a comprehensive database of all the vehicles registered in this city.

The primary functions of Tondiarpet RTO include:

• Collect road taxes

• Transfer vehicle ownership

• Issue and renew driving licence

• Take charge of vehicle inspection

• Issue and carry vehicle RC renewal

• Collect motor vehicle taxes

• Provide motor vehicle permits

• Conduct vehicle fitness tests and grant PUC certificates 

• Looks after the regulation of the traffic rules of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways 

Tondiarpet RTO facilitates the growth by offering different types of driving licence, such as: 

• Learners’ Licence

• Permanent Driving Licence

• International Driving Licence

• Commercial Driving Licence

Vehicle registration is an essential thing to do after purchasing a new one. Therefore, Tondiarpet RTO offers two types of vehicle registration to its citizen: 

• Permanent Registration

• Temporary Registration 

As per the jurisdictions of the Motor Vehicle Act of India, vehicle registration is mandatory in any part of India. After the registration is complete, everyone must carry a hard or soft copy of this document while driving.

Tondiarpet RTO imposes some charges on citizens. It include: 

• Temporary Registration Charges (for one month): ₹1200 to ₹1500

• Registration Charges: ₹600 

• FasTag Charges: ₹500 to ₹600 

• Hypothecation Charges (for purchasing cars on loan): ₹1500 

• Number Plate or HSRP Number Plate Charges: ₹230 to ₹400 

• State Development Charges or Parking Fees: ₹2000 (cars under ₹4 Lakhs) to ₹4000 (cars above ₹4 Lakhs)

According to the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicle Taxation Act of 1974, Tondiarpet follows the Tamil Nadu road tax. The officials decide the road tax amount depending on the vehicle’s cost, engine capacity and other factors.

Commercial Vehicles:

• Above 15000 Kg: ₹2300 + ₹50 per 250 Kg excess of 15000 Kg

• Weight Less Than 3000 Kg: ₹600

• Under 3000 Kg to 9000 Kg: ₹950 to ₹1500

• Under 9000 Kg to 15000 Kg: ₹1900 to ₹2500

Two-Wheelers:

• Over 11 Years: 5% 

• Vehicles Below 1 Year: 7.75% 

• Under 1 to 5 Years: 7.5% to 6.75% 

• Under 5 to 11 Years: 6.5% to 5.25%

Four-Wheelers:

• Over 11 Years: 6% (under ₹10 Lakhs) and 11% (over ₹10 Lakhs)

• Vehicles Below 1 Year: 8.75% (under ₹10 Lakhs) and 13.75% (above ₹10 Lakhs)

• Under 1 to 5 Years: 8.5% to 7.75% (below ₹10 Lakhs) and 13.5% to 12.75% (above ₹10 Lakhs)

• Under 5 to 11 Years: 7.5% to 6.25% (below ₹10 Lakhs) and 12.5% to 11.25% (above ₹10 Lakhs)

Tondiarpet penalises citizens for not following traffic rules under the jurisdictions of the set traffic fines in Chennai. The most occurring traffic fines in Tondiarpet include the following: 

• Juvenile Driving Offences: ₹25000 + up to 3 years in prison

• Driving Without a Valid Permit: ₹5000 

• Disobeying Orders of Traffic Police: ₹2000 

• Driving without a Licence: ₹5000 

• Driving Oversized Vehicle: ₹5000

• Riding without a Helmet: ₹1000 + licence disqualification for 3 months

• Violating Licence Conditions: ₹25000 to ₹1 Lakh

• Over-boarding on Two-wheelers: ₹2000 + licence disqualification for 3 months

• Drunk Driving: ₹10000 and/or six months in prison and ₹15000 and/or two years in prison for a subsequent offence

• Driving Vehicles After Licence Disqualification: ₹5000

Yes, it is mandatory to have motor insurance while driving in any city, state or Union Territories of India. Otherwise, an individual has to pay a fine of ₹2000 for not having insurance while driving for the first time. Additionally, the fine will be ₹4000 for repetition of the same violation.

According to a recent report, poor and damaged road conditions are making it inconvenient for people to drive on TH Road in Tondiarpet. The residents have been using this road in extremely unsafe conditions for months. 

Another news confirms the Greater Chennai Corporation has asked for tenders at Tondiarpet, Alandur and Anna Nagar zones to reduce traffic congestion. The construction of 3 bridges will cost around 73.84 crores.

The traffic police of Tondiarpet have conducted a traffic awareness programme to make the city of Chennai free from accidents. It involved traders' associations, residents' welfare associations, auto and call taxi associations, along with 150 other places. They discussed the importance of wearing seat belts, helmets and following traffic rules while driving.