Virugambakkam is a residential suburb in South West Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The area is famous for its markets, schools, and residential complexes. It is also a popular attraction because of the residences of film artists and old film studios. Thus, many people visit this place increasing the number of vehicles in the region. 

There is one RTO in Virugambakkam City designated to look after its registration. It has a designated code TN-10 and offers vehicle registration services, tax collection and driving licence services.

The primary functions of the RTO Offices in Virugambakkam are:

• Offers motor vehicle registration 

• Collects road tax

• Issues and renews driving licence

• Transfers vehicle ownership

• Provides commercial motor vehicle permits

• Offers mechanical inspection for vehicle fitness certification

• Issues tourist permits

Virugambakkam RTO offers several types of driving licence to its citizens:

• Driving licence for gearless motorcycles

• Driving licence for light motor vehicles 

• Driving licence for heavy motor vehicles 

• International driving licence

• Commercial driving licence

The TN-10 Virugambakkam RTO office offers two types of vehicle registration:

• Permanent vehicle registration

• Temporary vehicle registration

Once you complete the registration process, you will receive a vehicle registration number which will be displayed on your vehicle RC and number plate. 

Here is a list of all the vehicle registration charges at the Virugambakkam RTO:

• Two-Wheeler Motor Vehicle Registration Charge: ₹300

• Four-Wheeler Motor Vehicle Registration Charge: ₹600

• Light Goods Vehicle Registration Charge: ₹1000

• Auto-rickshaw Registration Charge: ₹1000

• Taxi Registration Charge: ₹1000

• Maxicab Registration Charge: ₹1000

Here are all the details of the Tamil Nadu road tax charged in Virugambakkam:

• Road Tax for Bikes: 8% of the vehicle’s valuation

• Road Tax for Cars: 10% of the valuation for cars under ₹10 lakhs and 15% for cars over ₹10 lakhs

• Road Tax for LGVs or Light Goods Vehicles: ₹19200

• Road Tax for Auto-rickshaws: ₹1400 for five years

• Road Tax for Taxis: 10% of the valuation for vehicles under ₹10 lakhs and 15% of the valuation for vehicles over 10 lakhs

• Road Tax for Maxi Cabs: 10% of the valuation for vehicles under ₹10 lakhs and 15% of the valuation for vehicles over 10 lakhs

If you do not follow traffic rules in Virugambakkam, you will be penalised according to the violation you have committed. Here is a list of the traffic fines in Virugambakkam:

• General Traffic Rule Violations: ₹500

• Violating Licence Conditions: Between ₹25000 and ₹1 Lakh

• Juvenile Violation: ₹25000

• Dangerous Driving: ₹5000

• Riding Without a Helmet: ₹1000 

• Driving/Riding Without a Licence: ₹5000

• Over-boarding Two-wheelers With More Passengers: ₹2000

• Disrespecting Traffic Police Authorities: ₹2000 

• Driving a Vehicle Without a Valid Registration Certificate: ₹5000

Yes, it is mandatory to have vehicle insurance while driving a motor vehicle in Virugambakkam. It is a must to have a comprehensive or third-party driving licence while driving. If a vehicle owner is driving without proper insurance, he/she is subjected to a fine of ₹2000 for the first offence and ₹4000 for any subsequent offence committed.  

In a recent news report, Pradeep Raja son of Sasikala Pushpa was fined for drunk and drive case at Virugambakkam on 27 May 2023. As a result, his two-wheeler was seized. Other than the traffic violation, the police authorities warned him for arguing with a woman constable.

According to a recent report, Rapido Auto launched a road safety awareness campaign in collaboration with the Greater Chennai City Police. It was created to make the roads safer for the commute. In this campaign, 25 Rapido Auto Captains were trained with basic life support training and were awarded certificates.