Why number plate is given by RTO?

Each district in a state is assigned its own sequential number. This is the reason as to why the government has set up Regional Transport Office (RTO) in every district in the country. The RTO in the applicant’s district of residence is responsible for registering the motor vehicle.

Why do people go to RTO office?

The government levies certain taxes related to the vehicle. The road tax is one such tax. The RTO is responsible for the collection of the Road Tax. This task is usually performed while registering the vehicle for the first time.

What is the new RTO number plate rule?

RTO number plate rule also mentions that from 1st April 2019, every vehicle which is new will be attached with HSRPs to avoid any botheration to you as a buyer of the vehicle and comes as a breather to you and other buyers standing in long lines to have the HSRP fixed after completing the process of registration for their vehicles.

Is it compulsory to have a number plate on your car?

The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 makes it compulsory for any vehicle owner to get his/her vehicle registered as per the number plate rules and install a number plate on the rear and front of the vehicle. An unregistered plate without any number in violation of the number plate rules can attract a heavy fine.

How long does it take to get a vehicle number from RTO?

Ideally it takes 1 day for the bike to be taken for inspection and the RTO inspector to issue a number to the vehicle. But you know our govt and their procedures. As a result they give it only on the next day. You can call up the sales ppl who take your vehicle for inspection to call up the RTO to get the number.

What are the new number plate rules for 2019?

The number plate rules as enshrined in the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, also state that from April 1, 2019, all new vehicles shall come affixed with HSRPs to avoid any hassle to vehicle buyers. This comes as a respite to lakhs of vehicle buyers who had to stand in queues to get their HSRP fixed post their vehicle registration process.

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