Driving License in Bengaluru

If you are a resident of Bengaluru and have not obtained a driving license yet, then now is the time to. The Regional Transport office of Bengaluru is established as per the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 that directs the building of an effective and safe public transport system in the city. The Bengaluru RTO functions as per the MVA Act, 1988 that makes it mandatory for an individual to hold a valid driving license. Today as people travel mostly by roadways in Bengaluru, it is necessary for an individual to hold a DL to be able to freely drive in public areas of the city. If you are looking to apply for a driving license in Bengaluru, then here’s how you can do so. Read all about obtaining driving license and procuring other DL related services in Bengaluru.

A vehicle insurance is mandatory for every vehicle registered at Bengaluru RTO as per The Motor Vehicle Act, 1988.

The Bengaluru RTO issues a driving license depending on the eligibility of an individual to avail the same. The eligibility criterion listed by the Bengaluru RTO depends on the age of the individual and class of the vehicle he wants to drive.

• The applicant should be minimum of 16 years of age or above to apply for a driving license not exceeding an engine capacity of 50cc.
• The applicant should be minimum of 18 years of age or above to apply for a permanent driving license for a private vehicle.
• The applicant should be minimum of 20 years of age or above to apply for a permanent driving license for a transport vehicle.
• The applicant should hold a learner’s license and should be conversant with various traffic rules and regulations.
• The applicant can apply for a driving license after 30 days or within 180 days from the date of issuance of the DL by the RTO.

In Bengaluru, applying for a driving license is easy as the applicant can procure the DL online or offline.

Online application process to apply for driving license in Bengaluru

To apply for a driving license online in Bengaluru, an applicant will have to follow the below process:

• Visit parivahan.gov.in
• Click on online services and then select driving license related services
• Select the name of your state- Karnataka
• Then proceed with filling the applicant details.
• Upload the documents online (Check if this facility is available for your city)
• Upload your photo and signature and then pay the fees. (Check if this facility is available for your city)
• Book a slot for your driving test. (Check if this facility is available for your city)
• If the applicant cannot upload the documents, photo and signature online, then he will have to visit the RTO to do the same.
• Appear for the driving license test.
• If the applicant passes the test, then he will receive the driving license.

Offline application process to apply for driving license in Bengaluru

To apply for a driving license offline in Bengaluru, an applicant will have to follow the below process:

• Visit the nearest RTO office
• Collect the application form or download it online through transport.karnataka.gov.in/index.php/
• Once the form is obtained, fill it and submit it with the above mentioned documents to the RTO office.
• Make the payment of the application fees.
• Book a slot for your DL test to be conducted.
• On appearing for the test, if the applicant passes it, he will receive the DL at his registered address via speed post.

Once the applicant obtains a permanent driving license in Bengaluru, he will have to renew the DL issued after 20 years or at the time he attains the age of 50, whichever is earlier.

To renew a driving license in Bengaluru, the applicant will have to submit the below documents

• Application Form 9
• Medical certificate and physical fitness declaration Form 1 and Form 1A
• Two passport size photographs
• Application fee of Rs. 200
• Expired driving license

Procedure for application of renewal of driving license in Bengaluru

An applicant can renew his driving license in Bengaluru within 30 days from the date of expiry. If the applicant does not renew his license within the grace period, then he will have to pay an additional charge of Rs. 1000 per year for late renewal.

To obtain a renewed DL, the applicant will have to submit the applicant form, documents and fees either online through parivahan.gov.in or directly to the RTO. On verification of the documents, the renewed DL will be issued to the applicant on the same day.

On completing the application process, the final step towards obtaining a driving license is by appearing for a driving license test on the basis of which the applicant is issued a driving license. The applicant will have to appear for the DL test on the given date and time. The test is conducted as per rule 15 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The test is conducted in the presence of a motor vehicles inspector who tests the applicants driving license skills. The applicant will be asked about his familiarity of the vehicle he is driving and also his knowledge about traffic rules and regulations is tested. During the test, two-wheeler and three-wheeler applicants will have to drive the vehicle along an ‘H’ shaped track, while the four-wheeler applicant will have to drive the vehicle along an ‘S’ shaped track. While appearing for the test, the applicant has to make sure that he shifts the gears of the vehicle properly, makes use of the rear and side view mirrors, does not turn off the vehicle till it completely stops by itself and others.