Moradabad is a city in the state of Uttar Pradesh (UP). It is registered as UP-21 under the Uttar Pradesh RTO. Two of the main functions performed by the Moradabad RTO are giving vehicle registration certificates and issuing driving licences. There has been an increase in road accidents and higher traffic penalties in Moradabad. Therefore, traffic rules have become stricter and various road safety awareness campaigns are hosted by the district governance.

RTO Moradabad performs several key functions, which include:

• Charging penalty fines against violation of vehicle regulations and traffic rules
• Issuing of permanent licence and learner’s licence
• Issuing of duplicate RC for vehicle and driving licence
• Initiating and updating new traffic fines, as per the Motor Vehicles Act
• Issuing special driving permits
• Issuing an international driving licence
• Regulating driving schools in Moradabad
• Tracking the status of the registration certificate

Moradabad RTO issues different types of driving licence to its citizens, such as: 

• Heavy Trailer Licence 
• Open Licence
• Light Motor Commercial Vehicles in India
• Heavy Goods Motor Vehicle Licence
• Non-Transport Light Motor Vehicle Licence
• 2 Wheeler Licence
• Light Motor Vehicle Licence
• Geared Motorcycle Licence for any cc vehicle

RTO Moradabad issues two types of vehicle registration to its citizens:

1. Temporary Registration 

2. Permanent Registration

After completion of the entire registration cycle, RTO will provide you with a registration number. This registration number is displayed on your vehicle’s licence plate.

RTO Moradabad follows the vehicle registration charges according to Uttar Pradesh RTO registration tax guidelines.

• Grant or renewal of trade certificate in respect of each vehicle: ₹500 to ₹1000
• Charges for FastTag: ₹600  levied on the purchase of the transport
• Registration Charges for New Vehicle: ₹600
• Charges for Temporary  Registration: ₹1200 to ₹1500 up to 1 month

Moradabad RTO follows the UP road tax rate. These road tax distributions on different vehicles are divided into the following categories:

• 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 penalty charges for breaking the traffic rules in Moradabad are the same as those levied by RTO Uttar Pradesh. Moradabad RTO keeps a track of any traffic rules violations committed by the registered vehicles under the office. See the list below to grasp detailed information on new traffic fines in Moradabad:

• Driving without a proper driving licence: ₹300
• Driving a two-wheeler with an improper registration certificate: ₹2000
• Juvenile Driving: Up to 3 years of imprisonment
• Driving in the absence of a fitness certificate: ₹3000
• Absence of pollution control certificate: ₹1000 to ₹2000

Yes, it is mandatory to have a motor insurance when you are driving a vehicle in Moradabad. However, a hefty penalty charge will be levied if your vehicle is found to be on the roads, without insurance coverage. The charges for a first-time offender are ₹2000 and in the case of a second-time offence, it goes up to ₹4000.

In a recent news report, one bus and one mini truck collision led to the death of 5 people. Road accidents in the Moradabad district of UP are frequently occurring due to over-speeding on the highways nearby, heavy congestion on roads, etc.  In a report, 3 members of a family were killed on their way to Moradabad while coming from Delhi because of high speeding on the highway.

Road accidents have taken a huge toll in Moradabad. According to a survey since 2022, on average 22,000 deaths have occurred on the streets of the district. Two of the biggest reasons for causing these deaths are citizens’ negligence towards road safety measures and overspeeding.

As per reports, the road conditions in Moradabad aren’t very good. They are more or less filled with potholes. Moreover, the nearby highways are congested with heavy traffic throughout the day. On this note, the MPs of the state have put forward proposals to the government in taking effective measures to make roads smooth for travelling and commuting.

Moradabad RTO started a “Road Safety Month” campaign initiative on the 5^th of January 2023. The campaign continued till the 4^th of February 2023. Take a look at the measures undertaken in the campaign:

• PWD started working on traffic signs, symbols, and accident-prone places
• Painting road safety guidelines on the school boundary walls
• Road sign boards must incorporate the official numbers of transport authorities. This helps to instantly inform you about any road accident.
• Setting up of road safety corners in vehicle showrooms
• Mobile vans equipped with a large 19 LED screen to inform passers-by about road safety measures

Moradabad traffic police undertook another mentionable road safety campaign. The aim was to spread awareness about road safety to people on the road, drivers, and other citizens.