Hamirpur is a district in Uttar Pradesh quite popular and progressive in several aspects. The road networks are well-maintained by the local and state authority. Hamirpur has a regional transport office with the code number UP-91 which is responsible for regulating all traffic-related issues at the local level.

Here is the list of functions of Hamirpur RTO:

• Hamirpur RTO issues learner’s licence and permanent driving licences

• Hamirpur RTO issues the duplicate driving licence, and hypothecation certificate

• The RTO registers new vehicles and provides certificates

• They are also responsible for collecting taxes and checking the PUC certificate

• Hamirpur RTO also regulates the driving schools in the region

• You can also track the registration certificate status with the help of Hamirpur RTO

• Hamirpur RTO also promotes road safety and tracks traffic offences

• Charges penalties

• Initiates new traffic laws

You will have types of driving licence for different vehicles in Hamirpur which are:

• Light motor vehicles

• Motorcycles with 50cc engine capacity

• Motorcycles and LMVs have more than 50cc engine capacity

• Gearless mopeds and scooters

• Heavy goods vehicles

• Heavy passenger vehicles 

• Heavy trailers

• LMVs used both for commercial and non-transport purposes

The two types of vehicle registration certificate processes in Hamirpur are:

1. Permanent Registration

2. Temporary Registration

You need to submit proper documents and registration charges at the time of registering your vehicle. After successful registration, the number will be shown on the number plate of the vehicle.

The vehicle registration charges in Hamirpur are as follows:

• Invalid Carriages: Registration charge ₹50, renewal charge ₹50

• Medium Passenger Vehicles: Registration charge ₹1000, renewal charge ₹1000

• Medium Goods-Carrying Vehicles: Registration and renewal charges are ₹1000

• Light Motor Vehicles: Registration charge ₹600, renewal charge ₹5000

• Heavy Passenger Vehicles: Registration and renewal fees are ₹1500

• Motorcycle: ₹300 for registration and ₹1000 for renewal

• Three-wheeler or Motorcycles (Imported): Registration charge ₹2500, renewal charge is ₹10000

• Three-wheelers: Registration charge is ₹600, renewal charge is ₹2500

• Other Vehicles: Registration charge ₹3000, renewal charge ₹6000

Road tax in Hamirpur is the same as UP road tax norms, and are declared as per the vehicle’s price and capacity. These are discussed below.

Two-wheelers

• Below 90.72 kg: ₹150

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

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

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

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

Four Wheelers

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

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

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

• Above ₹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

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

• Each tone above 10 tons: ₹470

One has to pay traffic fines and penalties for breaking traffic rules in Hamirpur which are the same throughout the state. These are listed below:

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

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

• Helmetless bike driving: ₹500

• Not wearing a seatbelt while driving: ₹1000

• Over speeding: ₹4000

• Violating parking rules: ₹500 (first time)

• Violating parking rules: ₹1500 (second time)

It is mandatory to have motor insurance to drive on roads in Hamirpur. Violating this rule will lead to a fine, registration cancellation, and driving licence suspension as well. So, you should have proper insurance for your vehicle to protect your vehicle from accidental damage as well as to skip legal penalties.

Road accident news is very common in Hamirpur due to traffic rule violations. One such instance has been reported recently where a car and an over speeding dumper collided and snatched the life of car passengers. Another death of two young bike riders due to a crash with a vehicle was also reported recently. However, local RTO and the state authority is taking steps to reduce the number of road accidents by initiating laws and continuous monitoring.

To ensure organised traffic activities, different road safety awareness campaigns were arranged in Hamirpur. Some recent examples are:

• Road Safety Week Program by AIIMS

• Road Safety Campaign from Jan 5th to Feb 4th by Uttar Pradesh Government

These road safety awareness campaigns solely revolved around educating people about traffic rules and motivating them to maintain traffic rules for a better tomorrow.