Driving License in Chandigarh

Chandigarh is a well-known city and union territory of India. It is a capital of the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana. The city has its own transport department that ensures efficient and effective working of the public transportation system and other transport related activities. The Chandigarh transport department is also entrusted with the responsibility of issuance of driving licenses, duplicate driving licenses, renewal of DLs, grant of International driving license and others.

Chandigarh Administrations’ transport department has digitalized the process of obtaining driving licenses online due to which it has now become easy for the residents of the city to obtain a DL in Chandigarh. And, as we all know that driving a motorized vehicle in Indian requires a valid driving license, here’s a brief about the process of obtaining a driving license in Chandigarh.

Having a mode of transport (Be it a car or a bike) has become a necessity for travelling. While owning a vehicle is important, it is equally important to carry the responsibilities that come with it as well, like having a driving licence, getting valid car insurance or a bike insurance policy (as per your vehicle type). As per the Motor Vehicle Act 1988, a driving licence and a third-party motor insurance is legally mandatory to drive or ride on Indian roads.

An applicant applying for a driving license in Chandigarh is supposed to meet the following eligibility requirements.

• To be eligible to drive a motorcycle with an engine capacity not exceeding 50.c.c, the applicant should have attained the age of 16 years. In case the applicant is a minor and is applying for a license for a vehicle not exceeding the engine capacity of 50.c.c, then the application form should be signed by a parent/guardian, giving consent for obtaining the same.

• To be eligible to drive a motorcycle with engine capacity exceeding 50.c.c or even a light motor vehicle, the applicant should have attained the age of 18 years.

• To be eligible to drive a transport vehicle including medium and heavy vehicles, the applicant should have attained the age of 20 years.

• The applicant should be well versed with traffic rules and regulations.

• For the applicant to be eligible to obtain a driving license, first he/she has to obtain a learner’s license only after which he will be allowed to apply for a permanent DL.

• The applicant can apply for a permanent driving license after 30 days and within 180 days from the date of obtaining the learner’s license.

Applying for a driving license in Chandigarh is a quick and hassle-free process as you can easily apply for it online or at the RLA office too. Given below is the procedure for both online and offline application process.

How to apply for a driving license online in Chandigarh?

• Visit chdtransport.gov.in/Webpages/Regular_Licence_CL.aspx and download the application form
• Fill the form and submit it along with all the relevant documents to the RLA office.
• You can also submit the forms and the documents online at parivahan.gov.in
• On submitting the documents and form online through parivahan.gov.in , you will receive an application number which you will have to present at the time of DL test.
• Take the driving license test.
• If you pass the test, collect your file or receipt from the examiner
• You driving license will then be dispatched to you via speed post at your registered address.

How to apply for a driving license offline in Chandigarh?

• Visit the RLA office and collect the form
• Fill the form and submit it with the documents
• Appear for the driving test and on passing the test, your driving license will be sent to the address mentioned in the application form.

In Chandigarh, a driving licence is valid for 20 years or until the age of 50, whichever is earlier. After the date of expiry, a DL issued in Chandigarh is subjected to renewal, and for its renewal, an applicant will have to follow the below mentioned procedure. Note: An applicant applying for renewal of driving license in Chandigarh has to apply for it 30 days before the date of expiry of the licence.

Documents required for renewal of driving license in Chandigarh

• Form 9 i.e. application form for renewal of driving license
• Original driving license
• Form 1 & Form 1A
• Self attested copy of any one of the address proof
• An affidavit of address proof, if required.

Steps for renewal of driving license online in Chandigarh

• Download the application form chdtransport.gov.in/Webpages/Renewal_Licence_CL.aspx
• Scan copies of all the documents required for application
• Apply online here parivahan.gov.in/sarathiservice11/stateSelection.do and upload the scanned copies of all the documents.
• Take the print out of the acknowledgment generated online and visit the RLA office along with the duly filled form and documents.
• On verification of the documents, a fee receipt will be provided and then the applicant will have to visit the photo studio at the RLA office to record biometrics and get a photograph clicked.
• An application fee of Rs. 420 has to be paid.
• The applicant will then receive the renewed driving license via speed post.

Steps for renewal of driving license offline/ RLA office in Chandigarh

• Collect the application form from the RLA office.
• Fill the form and submit it along with the relevant documents.
• On verification of the documents, a fee receipt will be handed to the applicant.
• The applicant will have to get a photograph clicked and his biometrics will be recorded. This has to be done at the photo studio at the RLA office.
• An application fee of Rs. 420 has to be paid.
• The renewed driving license will be dispatched at the applicant’s registered address.

The applicant will have to pay an additional fee of Rs. 50 per year for late renewal of the driving license.

Rule 15 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1989 states that an applicant has to pass the ‘Test of Competence Test’ to obtain a driving license. In the Union Territory of Chandigarh, a driving test is conducted as per the rule of MVA and below is the procedure mentioned for the same.

The applicant is expected to display his driving skills by successfully driving along the test tracks by following the road signs and markings done on the track. Applicant will have to drive along various curves, incline and decline features, T-intersections, reverse from a blind alley and others. The driving test is conducted in the presence of the Motor Vehicle Inspector on whose satisfaction the driving license will be issued to the applicant.

So, an applicant has to make sure that he does the following things correctly, in order to pass the test:

• Adjust the rear view mirror properly
• Take suitable measures before starting the engine
• When driving downhill, lower the gears quickly
• Regulate speed from time to time as per road and traffic conditions
• Make proper use of clutch, gears, brakes, steering and horn and others