Farrukhabad is situated in Uttar Pradesh and is the administrative centre of Farrukhabad tehsil. The city has well-connected road networks and the transport infrastructure is well-governed by Farrukhabad RTO. The code for Farrukhabad RTO is UP-76 which regulates different vehicle and driver-related matters at the local level.

Different functions of RTO offices in Farrukhabad include:

• Issuing a learner’s licence

• Issuing a permanent driving licence

• Tracking registration certificate status

• Issuing vehicle registration certificate

• Renewal of driving licence

• Charging penalty if anyone breaks the traffic laws

• Keeping records of traffic rule violation

• Managing the work procedure of driving schools

• Checking PUC

• Collecting road taxes

• Promoting road safety awareness

• Issuing special permits 

• Issuing international driving licence

There are different types of driving licence that Farrukhabad RTO issues. These are:

• Driving licence for light motor vehicles

• Driving licence for heavy goods carrying motor vehicles

• Licence for passenger-carrying motor vehicles

• Driving licence for two-wheelers up to 50cc of engine capacity

• Driving licence for light motor vehicles used for commercial purposes

• Without gear motorcycle licence 

• Light motor cars, vehicles and motorcycle licence over 50cc capacity

• Driving licence for heavy trailer

There are two types of vehicle registration processes available in Farrukhabad:

• Permanent Registration

• Temporary Registration

The vehicles are categorised into different parts to make the registration process easy. The registration number will be shown on the number plate of your vehicle.

Here are the vehicle registration charges in Farrukhabad which is uniform throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh:

• Registration fees for invalid carriages are ₹50

• Renewal fees for invalid carriages are ₹50

• Registration fees for medium goods-carrying vehicles are ₹1000

• Renewal charges for medium goods-carrying vehicles are ₹1000

• ₹600 for light motor vehicles registration, and renewal fees are ₹5000

• Registration and renewal fees for heavy passenger vehicles are ₹1500

• Renewal charges for heavy passenger vehicles are ₹1500

• Registration charges for 3-wheeler or motorcycles (imported) are ₹2500, and renewal charge is ₹10000

• For medium goods and passenger-carrying vehicles, registration charges are ₹1000

• Registration charges for three-wheelers are ₹600 

• Renewal charges for three-wheelers are ₹2500

Road taxes in Farrukhabad are similar to Uttar Pradesh road tax which are based on the type, weight, and capacity of the vehicles. Here is a complete list of road taxes levied on the drivers of different vehicles in Farrukhabad:

Two-wheelers

• under 90.72 kg: ₹150

• Up to ₹0.20 lakh: 2% of the value of the vehicle

• ₹0.20 lakh to ₹0.60 lakh: 4% of the value of the vehicle

• ₹0.60 lakh to ₹2 lakh: 6% of the value of the vehicle

• More ₹2 lakh: 8% of the value of the vehicle

Four Wheelers

• Up to ₹6 lakh: 3% of the value of the vehicle

• From ₹6 lakh to ₹10 lakh: 6% of the value of the vehicle

• From ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh: 8% of the value of the vehicle

• More than ₹20 lakh: 9% of the value of the vehicle

Loading Capacity

• Less than 1 ton: ₹665

• 1 ton to 2 tons: ₹ 946

• 2 tons to 4 tons: ₹1430

• 4 tons to 6 tons: ₹ 1915

• 6 tons to 8 tons: ₹2375

• 8 tons to 9 tons: ₹2865

• More than 10 tons: ₹3320 along with added vehicle tax for UP transport for each ton

• Each ton above 10 tons: ₹470

The fine for traffic rules and road safety violations in Farrukhabad are as follows:

• Driving and talking on mobile phone: ₹1000 (first time)

• Driving and talking on mobile phone: ₹10000 (second time)

• Driving without a legitimate licence: ₹5000

• Driving without wearing a helmet: ₹500

• Driving without putting on a seatbelt: ₹1000

• Over speeding: ₹4000

• Violating parking rules: ₹500 (first time)

• Violating parking rules: ₹1500 (second time)

It is mandatory to have a motor insurance for all drivers to drive their vehicles on the road of Farrukhabad as well as throughout the UP. Any violation of this regulation may lead to licence and registration suspension and paying traffic fines.

Farrukhabad is an important region in Uttar Pradesh, thus well-governed to give local people a fluent transportation system. The state government is constantly taking different steps to make the roadways more well-connected for easy commutation. One example can be the making of C.C. Road at Jahanganj, Kamalganj in Farrukhabad.

However, there have been road mishaps in Farrukhabad in recent days as well. For example, news has been reported of the injury of three people due to the collision of bikes near a petrol pump in Shekhpur.

Road safety is a prime concern of such a populated state like Uttar Pradesh and that is why the CM of the state arranged an awareness campaign recently. The campaign ran from January 5 to February 4, 2023. In this regard, ARTO also launched a special road safety awareness campaign in Farrukhabad during this awareness month.