Mainpuri is a strategic connectivity hub housing a major railway station near Agra. As this town features some mid-scale industries like glass manufacturing plants, cotton ginning, peanut farming, etc., there remain chances of traffic congestion, particularly due to commercial vehicles. 

Because of these reasons, the local RTO office (UP-84) remains busy regulating traffic movement daily. Apart from this, Mainpuri performs administrative duties such as the following mentioned below:

RTO in Mainpuri city is responsible for delivering RTO office related tasks daily. Some of the key functions are discussed here:

• Maintaining the database of drivers and vehicles legally registered under the RTO code UP-84

• Organising driving tests and issuing permanent licences 

• Providing learner’s licence

• Processing requests for vehicle registration certificates

• Collecting road taxes

• Issuing special permits

• Conducting mechanical inspection and issuing fitness certificates

• Giving the PUC certificate

• Writing lading bills

In Mainpuri, you will get any of these driving licences by applying to the Regional Transport Office:

• Commercial Driving Licence

• Learner’s Licence

• International Driving Licence

• Permanent Driving License

You can rely on the Mainpuri RTO officials for two types of vehicle registration:

• Permanent registration

• Temporary Registration

After buying a personal vehicle, you must get it registered within one week. To issue the registration certificate, connect over the helpline at 0567-234708.

Following the rates given by the Uttar Pradesh Ministry of Transport, the Mainpuri RTO has finalised these registration charges: 

• For Permanent Registration: ₹600 

• For Temporary Registration: ₹1,500 - ₹2,500 (valid up to 1 month)

• FasTag Charges: ₹500 - ₹600

• For issuing a number plate: ₹230 - ₹400

You will need to pay your taxes according to Uttar Pradesh road tax structures after purchasing a vehicle in Mainpuri as per the regulations set by the UP government. Here, you can see the rates:

For Two-wheelers:

• Moped with unladen weight below 90.72 kg: ₹150 

• Valued ₹0.20 lakh: 2% of the vehicle's price 

• Cost from ₹0.20 lakh to ₹0.60 lakh: 4% of its cost 

• Priced over ₹0.60 lakh and up to ₹2.00 lakh: 6% of its price 

• Exceeding ₹2.00 lakh: 8% of its cost

For Four-wheelers:

• Valued ₹6.00 lakh and below: 3% of its value 

• Priced between ₹6.00 lakh and ₹10.00 lakh: 6% of its value 

• Over ₹10.00 lakh and up to ₹20.00 lakh: 8% of its price 

• Above ₹20.00 lakh: 9% of its cost 

For Commercial Vehicles (Loading capacity):

• Below 1 ton: ₹665.00 

• 1 ton and 2 ton: ₹940.00 

• Over 2 ton and up to 4 ton: ₹1430.00 

• From 4 ton to 6 ton: ₹1915.00 

• Within 6 ton to 8 ton: ₹2375.00 

• Above 8 ton and below 9 ton: ₹2865.00 

• From 9 ton to 10 ton: ₹3320.00 

• Over 10 ton: ₹3320.00 + ₹470 per ton

Below you can go through a list of traffic fines in Mainpuri as per the regulations set by the state government of Uttar Pradesh:

• Dangerous Driving: ₹1,000 - ₹5,000 plus 6 months of imprisonment

• Juvenile Offences: ₹25,000 with 3 years imprisonment

• Riding Without a Helmet: ₹1,000 or Licence disqualification

• Driving Without a Licence (for Aggregators): ₹25,000 to ₹1 Lakh

It is mandatory to have a motor insurance in India. To prevent anyone from suffering a financial loss due to an accident, the Indian government has made purchasing vehicle insurance compulsory. Therefore, you must possess a third-party automobile insurance policy to drive/ ride legally anywhere in Uttar Pradesh, including Mainpuri.

A few weeks ago, Mainpuri city witnessed a tragic incident involving juvenile criminals who were responsible for the death of a senior law officer in a road accident. Following this event, the Allahabad High Court decided to disallow the bail urges and passed the order to tighten the city's traffic arrangements further. 

Keeping such grave occurrences in mind, the Mainpuri RTO is attempting to build more clarity regarding traffic rules among the citizens. Moreover, it collaborates with the police forces to coordinate the traffic movement within the town.

The Mainpuri RTO joined hands with the UP government’s initiative to commemorate the road safety drive from 5th January to 4th February. During this time, the officials were engaged in:

• Hosting bike rallies

• Conducting eye tests

• Spreading awareness regarding major traffic rules