Sitapur is a place of historical and religious heritage working under the Government of Uttar Pradesh Ministry of Road Transport. The RTO code of Sitapur is UP34 and they provide services such as conducting driving tests & providing driving licences, ensuring transfer of ownership, etc.

The functions of Sitapur RTO include:

• Furnish and renew driving licence
• Provide duplicate vehicle registration certificate
• Alter details in the driving licence
• Transfer Vehicle Ownership
• Collect Motor Vehicle Tax
• Furnish duplicate licence/learner’s licence/ /international driving licence
• Issue and RC Renewal
• Register new vehicles
• Vehicle registration transfer
• Issue NOC for vehicle in another state
• Issue national and tourist permit and international permit

RTO Sitapur issues driving licence which are as follows:

1. Permanent Licence
2. Learners’ Licence
3. Commercial Driving Licence
4. International Driving Permit

The 2 types of vehicle registration vehicle owners can get from Sitapur includes:

1. Permanent Registration

2. Temporary Registration

In Sitapur, the RC of a non-transport vehicle is valid for 15 years and after this period, you must register your vehicle after every 5 years. Moreover, after successful completion of the registration process, you will get a registration number which you must display on the vehicle's number plate.

The vehicle registration charges include:

• Registration Charges: ₹600 (For all vehicles irrespective of their cost)
• Hypothecation Charges: ₹1500 (In case you buy the vehicle on a loan)
• Number Plate Charges: ₹230 to ₹400
• Parking Fee/State Development Charges: ₹2000 for cars under ₹4 lakh
• MCD Parking Fees for cars Above ₹4 Lakh (Applicable in Some States): ₹4000 
• Temporary Registration Charges: ₹1200 to ₹1500 (temporary registration for up to 1 month)
• Road Tax Charges: 8% (for cars under ₹10 Lakhs), 10% (for cars above ₹10 Lakhs)
• Additional Temporary Charges: ₹1500
• Used Cars Under 15 years: Green Tax on registration renewal + Smart Card
• FasTag: ₹600

Uttar Pradesh government levies road tax in all the cities and Sitapur is a part of it too. The government collects Uttar Pradesh road tax to develop the infrastructure and roads of the cities. The details of road tax here are:

• Two-Wheelers: 2% to 8% of the vehicle’s value
• Four-Wheelers: 3% to 9% of the vehicle’s value
• Commercial Vehicles: ₹665 to ₹3320 depending on the loading capacity

However, it is important to note that if you do not pay your tax on time, you will have to pay a fine of 4% of the unpaid tax for each month.

The updated list of traffic fines for violating road and traffic rules are:

• Driving Without Licence: ₹5000 and/or community service
• Driving Under the Influence of Intoxication ₹10000 and/or 6 months prison, for repeat offence ₹15000 and/or 2 years jail
• Riding Without Wearing a Seat Belt: ₹1000 and/or community service
• Violating Road Regulations: ₹500- ₹1000
• Overspeeding: LMV: ₹1000 to ₹2000 and for MPV/HPV: ₹2000 to ₹4000 (+ licence seizure)
• Not Providing a Way for Emergency Vehicles: ₹1,000

As per the Motor Vehicle Act 2019, it is mandatory to have a motor insurance when driving on the roads of Sitapur or in any other Indian city. Failing to provide valid car insurance leads to suspension of the driving licence and vehicle registration, lack of financial protection and hefty fines.

As per news, authorities, aiming to reduce frequent traffic jams at the Bhitauli crossing in Lucknow, had planned to establish a new flyover. This will serve as a link between IIM road and Sitapur road. Furthermore, it will ease the movement of trucks and reduce the traffic load.

As per reports, the Transport Department in collaboration with NHAI organised a free eye test camp for truck drivers at Khairabad Toll Plaza in Sitapur recently. The doctors of the district hospital and CHC conducted his eye test confirming visibility is an important aspect of driving any vehicle.