Mirzapur is the headquarters of the Mirzapur district. It was once the oldest city in Uttar Pradesh. The RTO code under the Mirzapur RTO office of Uttar Pradesh is UP-63. The Motor Vehicle Act 1988 came under force in Mirzapur with effect from 1 July 1989.

In this aspect, the Mirzapur RTO is responsible for providing unique number registration to vehicles, and enforcing different traffic rules, registration number, engine, and chassis number, owner’s name, type of fuel, class of the vehicle, insurance, and fitness details.

RTO Mirzapur performs several functions related to traffic and vehicles, such as:

• Issuing of a permanent licence or learner’s licence
• Tracking the status of the vehicle registration certificate
• Carrying registration certificate and driving licence renewal
• Issuing motor vehicle permits in India
• Transferring vehicle ownership
• Offer Vehicle Mechanical Inspection
• Issuing duplicate/temporary driving licence, registration certificate
• Levying penalties against violation of traffic regulations
• Checking PUC certificate
• Collecting road taxes

RTO Mirzapur gives different types of driving licence according to the wheel numbers, engine capacity, and purposes. They are as follows:

• Light Motor Vehicles Licence for cars and motorcycles with an engine capacity of over 50cc.
• 2 Wheeler Licence for engine capacity of 50cc and lesser
• Light Motor Vehicle Licence for non-transportation usage
• Light Motor Vehicle Licence for commercial use
• Open Licence or Heavy Passenger Motor Vehicle Licence
• International Driving Licence in India
• Heavy Goods Motor Vehicle Licence
• Heavy Trailer Licence

Mirzapur RTO issues two types of vehicle registration certificate:

1. Temporary Registration

2. Permanent Registration

After the successful completion of your vehicle’s registration process, you will receive a registration number. The registration number will be displayed on your vehicle’s number/licence plate.

The vehicle registration charges implied in Mirzapur include:

• Registration and renewal of imported vehicles: ₹2500 - ₹10000
• Issuing of Duplicate Trade Certificate: ₹300 to ₹500
• Issue or renew vehicles’ registration certificate: ₹300 to ₹2500
• Issuing or renewal of Trade Certificate: ₹300 to ₹500

Mirzapur follows the regulations of UP road tax that are distributed among different types of vehicles. These are as follows:

• For Two-wheelers: 2% to 8% of the cost of the vehicle
• For Four-wheelers: 3% to 9% of the cost of the vehicle

The penalties for breaking the traffic rules in Mirzapur are the same throughout Uttar Pradesh. Under the MV Act 2019, traffic fines are revised in India. Scroll through the list given below, to get a detailed idea of  traffic fines in Mirzapur:

• Driving Without a Helmet: ₹1000
• Driving Without a Driving Licence: ₹300
• Juvenile Offences: ₹300
• Minor Driving: Up to 3 years imprisonment
• Absence of Pollution Control Certificate: ₹1000 to ₹2000

Yes, you should mandatorily have insurance done for your vehicle before you drive in Mirzapur. However, if you drive without third-party insurance, you will have to pay a fine of ₹100 for two-wheelers, ₹200 for three-wheelers, and ₹300 for light motor vehicles.

The population of Mirzapur as per the last census report was 3,296,001 inhabitants. On the roads of Mirzapur where the occurrences of road accidents are very frequent, the PWD department has started taking initiatives to improve the road conditions. These spaces are called the black spots and a lump sum amount of 1.5 crores have been kept aside for this particular work.

Hence traffic fines have been revised in making sure that people abide by the vehicle, and road safety protocols. The Motor Vehicle Amendment Bill 2017 was mainly aimed at increasing the maintenance and follow-up of traffic regulations. The bill introduced multiple new penalties and higher fine rates.

Mirzapur RTO lays down these major road safety guidelines for citizen services:

• Six-step crossing code for pedestrians
• Road safety for kids
• Hazards for overtaking
• First Aid measures

Essential helmet components – kinds and importanceIn a recent report, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India conducted a 3-day road safety awareness campaign. Many school staff members and students participated in the campaign. The campaign carried out demonstrative lessons on understanding road traffic signs, safety riding theory, practical learning, etc. The main aim of the campaign was to instil the idea of a collision-free India.