Pratapgarh is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh (UP). The railway is the main mode of transport here. However, the roads are also well connected leading to Allahabad-Faizabad Highway, Ganga Expressway, and others.

The state transport code is UP and the RTO number assigned to Pratapgarh is UP-72. RTO Pratapgarh performs a multitude of functions ranging from conducting driving tests, and NOC certificates, to transfer of vehicle ownership and more.

RTO Pratapgarh has multiple functions, including:

• Road tax collection
• Vehicle mechanical inspection
• Vehicle registration certificate issuance
• Driving licence issuance
• Vehicle permits provision
• Motor Vehicles Act 1988 implementation
• Road and motor vehicles development and growth
• Issuance of International driving licence, All India Tourist Vehicle Permit, passenger carrying vehicles, school bus permit, and national permit for commercial vehicles
• Hypothecation removal of vehicles

RTO Pratapgarh provides different types of driving licence to its citizens. They issue driving licences including:

• Learner’s Licence
• Permanent Driving Licence
• Duplicate Driving Licence
• Driving Instructors Licence
• Commercial Driving Licence
• Professional Driving School Licence

Pratapgarh RTO issues two types of vehicle registration certificate, which entail:

1. Permanent Registration

2. Temporary Registration 

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

The vehicle registration charges in Pratapgarh include:

• Issue or Renew Vehicles’ Registration Certificate: ₹300 to ₹2500
• Issuing or Renewal of Trade Certificate: ₹300 To ₹500
• Issue of Hypothecation Charges, If the Car Is Purchased on Loan: ₹1500
• FastTag Fees on the Purchase of a New Vehicle: ₹600

Road tax levied by RTO Pratapgarh follows the UP road tax collection charges. The road taxes in Pratapgarh district is categorised in the following categories: 

• For Two-Wheelers: 4% to 10% of the cost of the vehicle
• For Vehicles Moped With Unladen Weight Below 90.72 kg: ₹150
• For Three-Wheelers: 3% to 5% of the cost of the vehicle

The traffic fines in Pratapgarh for breaking rules and regulations in the district of Pratapgarh are the same as those followed by the citizens of Uttar Pradesh. Get a piece of detailed information about the traffic penalty charges in Pratapgarh as follows:

• Talking on a Mobile Phone While Driving: ₹1000 for a first offence, ₹10000 for a second offence
• A Driving Vehicle Without A Proper Licence: ₹5000
• Violation of the speed limit guideline: ₹4000
• Selling a vehicle after making illegal modifications: 1 lakh
• Blocking road for emergency vehicles: ₹10000

Yes! it is mandatory to have a motor insurance before you drive in Pratapgarh. In cases, where you do not have it, a fine of ₹100, ₹200, and ₹300 for two-wheelers, three-wheelers and light motor vehicles, respectively. In the context of other vehicles, the penalties can range from ₹2000 - ₹4000.

There has been an incident which occurred on 7^th January 2023. It happened in the Antu area of Pratapgarh where a police inspector died due to getting hit by another vehicle.

In another incident, a truck killed two brothers on their motorcycle. The accident took place on 14^th November 2022. Thereafter, the driver of the truck ran and escaped leaving the truck in that area.

One of the most significant road accidents is in the year 2020. On 20^th November 2020, 6 kids died among 14 other people, due to a road collision between a truck and a Bolero car. The accident took place on the Prayagraj-Lucknow highway.

On 28^th November 2022, a former international hockey player named Anwar Khan hosted a road safety traffic campaign. Many players and coaches participated in the campaign to inform the general public about the importance and implementation of road safety guidelines. The idea was to educate the public on how road accidents can be reduced in number and roads be made safer for a commute.

Students of Government Higher Secondary School organised a road safety campaign rally on 31^st March 2022. The objective of the rally was to bring road safety awareness to the general public.