The southern region of Hyderabad is relatively in the nascent stage but witnessing increased development. As more and more residential apartments are forming, the number of habitants in the location is increasing.

The TS-12 RTO office in Hyderabad - South Zone offers all transport-related services to its citizens. It maintains and monitors a database of all the vehicles registered under the RTO. Besides monitoring vehicle-related activities, it also enforces several traffic rules and regulations per the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988.

Following are the functions of the RTO office in Hyderabad - South Zone:

• Offers vehicle registration certificates

• Issues vehicle fitness certificates

• Processes duplicate vehicle registration certificates

• Implements regulations according to the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

• Provides NOC for vehicle 

• Collects road tax, charges, and permit fees on behalf of the government

• Issues driving licences

• Renews vehicle registration certificates

• Offers changes in the existing registration certificate 

• Conducts driver’s licence and learner’s licence examinations 

• Renews driving licences

• Implements pollution control measurements and offers PUC certificates

The Hyderabad - South Zone RTO offers its citizens all types of driving licence like:

• Learners’ Licence

• Permanent Driving Licence

• International Driving Licence

• Commercial Driving Licence

The two types of vehicle registration that the Hyderabad - South Zone RTO provides include:

• Temporary Vehicle Registration Certificates 

• Permanent Vehicle Registration Certificates 

After the registration process is successful, the RTO will issue a vehicle registration number. Ensure the registration number is visible on your vehicle’s number plate.

Here is a list of the vehicle registration charges at the TS-12 RTO office in Hyderabad - South Zone:

• New Motor Cycle Registration: ₹300

• Renewal of Motor Cycle Registration: ₹1000

• New Imported Motor Cycle Vehicle Registration: ₹2500

• New Three-wheeler/Quadricycle Registration: ₹600

• Renewal of Three-wheeler/Quadricycle Registration: ₹2500

• Renewal of Imported Motor Cycle Vehicle Registration: ₹10000

• New Four-Wheeler Registration: ₹600

• Renewal of Four-wheeler Registration: ₹2500

• New Imported Four-Wheeler Vehicle Registration: ₹3000

• Renewal of Imported Four-wheeler Vehicle Registration: ₹40000

• New Medium Goods/ Passenger Vehicle Registration: ₹1000

• New Heavy Goods/ Passenger Vehicle Registration: ₹1500

Here is all the Telangana road tax that you have to pay in Hyderabad-South Zone:

• New Two-wheeler: 9%

• 1 Year Old Two-wheeler: 8%

• 2 Years Old Two-wheeler: 7%

• 3 Years Old Two-wheeler: 6%

• 4 Years Old Two-wheeler: 5%

• 5 Years Old Two-wheeler: 4%

• 6 Years Old Two-wheeler: 3.5%

• 7 Years Old Two-wheeler: 3%

• 8 Years Old Two-wheeler: 2.5%

• 9 Years Old Two-wheeler: 2%

• 10 Years Old Two-wheeler: 1.5%

• 11 Years Old Two-wheeler: 1%

• New Four-wheeler: 12% for cars less than ₹10 lakhs and 14% for cars more than ₹10 lakhs

• 1 Year Old Four-wheeler: 11% for cars less than ₹10 lakhs and 13% for cars more than ₹10 lakhs

• 2 Years Old Four-wheeler: 10.5% for cars less than ₹10 lakhs and 12.5% for cars more than ₹10 lakhs

• 3 Years Old Four-wheeler: 10% for cars less than ₹10 lakhs and 12% for cars more than ₹10 lakhs

• 4 Years Old Four-wheeler: 9.5% for cars less than ₹10 lakhs and 11.5% for cars more than ₹10 lakhs

• 5 Years Old Four-wheeler: 9% for cars less than ₹10 lakhs and 11% for cars more than ₹10 lakhs

• 6 Years Old Four-wheeler: 8.5% for cars less than ₹10 lakhs and 10.5% for cars more than ₹10 lakhs

• 7 Years Old Four-wheeler: 8% for cars less than ₹10 lakhs and 10% for cars more than ₹10 lakhs

• 8 Years Old Four-wheeler: 7.5% for cars less than ₹10 lakhs and 9.5% for cars more than ₹10 lakhs

• 9 Years Old Four-wheeler: 7% for cars less than ₹10 lakhs and 9% for cars more than ₹10 lakhs

• 10 Years Old Four-wheeler: 6.5% for cars less than ₹10 lakhs and 8.5% for cars more than ₹10 lakhs

• 11 Years Old Four-wheeler: 6% for cars less than ₹10 lakhs and 8% for cars more than ₹10 lakhs

Disobeying traffic rules and regulations attract huge fines. Here is a detailed list of traffic fines in Hyderabad: 

• Driving Without licence: ₹500

• Driving Without Registration: ₹2000

• Driving Without Permit: Court Fine

• Driving Without Insurance: ₹1000

• Driving a Vehicle at Less Than the Allowed Age: ₹500 

• No Entry Violation: ₹200

• One-way Violation: ₹200

• U-turn Violation: ₹200

• Driving a Vehicle at Dangerous High Speed: ₹1000

• Dangerous driving: ₹1000

If you are driving or riding anywhere in Hyderabad South Zone, it is mandatory to have motor insurance. Having valid insurance while driving is very important, as travelling without it could lead to hefty fines from the police. Ensure the Insurance is bought from a reputed dealer since many providers do not provide essential coverages.

According to a recent news report, newly developed link roads in Hyderabad have been providing positive results by reducing traffic congestion in certain areas. These roads have been a lifesaver for all the drivers and riders to avoid congestion during peak hours. As per the statements from the government, they will build several other link roads to ease travelling in the city.

In a recent traffic campaign, Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited celebrated National Road Safety Week by educating its employees about road safety rules. As part of this campaign, several road safety movie presentations were made, safety rallies were conducted, and poster presentations on road safety were organised.