Shravasti is predominantly a rural settlement in the northeastern part of Uttar Pradesh, close to the Indo-Nepal border. Since it hosts famous pilgrimage sites of the Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains, this place consistently experiences moderate traffic flow on the roads. 

To improve the safety and security of passengers and pedestrians, the local RTO office plays a significant role in controlling the traffic regulations at Shravasti. The RTO code of Shravasti is UP-46. At present, there is only one operational Regional Transport Office in Bhinga, the headquarters of the Shravasti district.

In case you intend to gather additional information about the Regional Transport Office in Shravasti, click on the link provided below: 

Shravasti RTO Website: http://uptransport.upsdc.gov.in/en-us/

You may expect the following services from the officials stationed at the Shravasti RTO:

• Conducting driving tests and issuing new driving licences

• Permitting driving instructors to run their motor driving schools

• Renewing driving licences

• Issuing and renewing RC books of vehicles 

• Giving tourist vehicle permits

• Collecting International multi-purpose vehicle fees

• Transferring ownership in vehicle registration certificates

• Regulating the activities of PUC testing centres

• Inspecting vehicles at check posts

• Stipulating road safety measures to avoid unwanted accidents

The Regional Transport Office with RTO code UP-46 is designated to serve the citizens dwelling in the Shravasti district. You may apply for any of these three types of driving licences from Shravasti RTO:

• Learner’s License/ Permanent License

• Commercial Driving Licence

• International Driving Permit

Shravasti RTO provides the following two types of vehicle registration certificates:

• Temporary registration

• Permanent registration

When your vehicle is officially registered under the Shravasti RTO, you will receive a unique registration number by SMS. Later, this number is printed on your vehicle's number plate and appears on the RC book. 

Various types of number plates are meant for separate categories of vehicles or service classes legally registered under the Indian Government. For instance, if you are staying in Shravasti, you can get any of the following number plates based on the criteria your vehicle fits in:

• White number plate

• Red number plate

• Green number plate

• Yellow number plate

• Blue number plate

• Black number plate

• Number plate with an arrow pointing upwards

• Red number plate showcasing Indian emblem

Based on the vehicle category, loading capacity, and several other factors, the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation has fixed several vehicle registration costs. Here are the particulars:

• For permanent registration of all vehicles: ₹600

• For issuing number plate: ₹230 - ₹400

• FasTag fees at the time of buying a car: ₹500 - ₹600

• For temporary registration: ₹1,500 - ₹2,500 (valid up to 1 month)

Besides the various costs associated with acquiring a vehicle registration certificate, road tax fees are also payable to the Uttar Pradesh Government. The details have been discussed below.

The road tax rates differ for two-wheelers, four-wheelers, and goods vehicles registered under the Shravasti RTO. The RTO office applies Uttar Pradesh road tax structure in this region:

For two-wheelers:

• Moped with an unladen weight of below 90.72 kg: ₹150 

• Price ₹0.20 lakh: 2% of the cost 

• Cost within a range of ₹0.20 lakh to ₹0.60 lakh: 4% of its price

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

• Valued over ₹2.00 lakh: 8% of its cost 

For Four-wheelers:

• Cost ₹6.00 lakh and less: 3% of its value 

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

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

• Surpassing ₹20.00 lakh: 9% of its cost

For Commercial Vehicles (According to the Loading capacity):

• Less than 1 ton: ₹665.00 

• Between 1 ton and 2 ton: ₹940.00 

• From 2 ton to 4 ton: ₹1430.00 

• Between 4 ton and 6 ton: ₹1915.00 

• From 6 ton to 8 ton: ₹2375.00 

• Above 8 ton and below 9 ton: ₹2865.00 

• From 9 ton to 10 ton: ₹3320.00 

• More than 10 ton: ₹3320.00 + ₹470 per additional ton

Non-compliance to traffic rules in Shravasti will inevitably attract far-reaching repercussions at the end of a registered driver. Here is a glimpse of some traffic fines you are liable to pay if you commit any of the following violations:

• Riding/ Driving Without a Licence: ₹5,000

• Overspeeding: ₹1,000 - ₹2,000 for light motor vehicles; ₹2,000 - ₹4,000 for multi-purpose vehicles along with licence suspension

• Driving/ Riding Without a Valid Insurance: ₹2,000 - ₹4,000 with 3 years of imprisonment

• Violating Road Signs: ₹500 - ₹1,000

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

In Shravasti, you must possess at least a third-party liability vehicle insurance to drive legally on the roads. Indian law makes it mandatory to have a motor insurance. If any police officer asks you to show this document, then failing to do so will not only attract a fine of ₹4,000 but also may lead to 3 months of confinement.

The RTO workers in Shravasti have recently, even more, tightened the traffic regulations as people have been witnessed riding two-wheelers without wearing helmets downtown. The Transport Department took strict steps and asked all petrol pumps to turn down requests for fuel top-ups to those not wearing a helmet or fastening their seat belts. Besides these initiatives, certain road safety programs have been conducted in collaboration with civil volunteers.

As Shravasti RTO falls under the Uttar Pradesh Transport Directorate, the following faceless services can be availed remotely as specified by the state transportation board:

• Revising address on the RC book

• Modifying address on the licence

• Applying for a learner’s licence

• Requesting for a duplicate registration certificate

• Changing the licence status to any other state

The UP Government is confident regarding the success of these procedures. Its purpose is to save the time of civilians and make some RTO services more readily available to them from the comfort of their homes.

Various communities in Shravasti were present to witness the programmes that were a part of the state government's road safety drive. These were the activities arranged between the period of January 5 to February 4, 2023:

• Putting up awareness slogans

• Giving speeches on the necessity of slowing down

• Conducting helmet bike rallies