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POLICE AND TRAFFIC CONTROL
Mumbai's concern
regarding traffic
control dates back to 1924 when the traffic department was
created by the administration. This traffic police branch was
carved out of the mounted police force and comprised of 1
Police Inspector, 3 Sergeants (Sub-Inspectors), 1 Jamadar
(Asst. Sub-Inspector), and 154 constables and head constables,
with a complement of 1 jeep and 3 motor cycles, and an
annual budget of Rs. 22,524-4 annas-4paise.
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Traffic Constable: 1924 |
Traffic Constable: 1951 |
Traffic
Constable: 1978 |
Traffic
Constable: 1990 |
It was smooth sailing till
the early 1960's (with suitable additions to the branch
from time to time). The 1960's, however demanded special
attention and the post of Deputy Commissioner of Police, in
charge of the traffic department was created. As problems multiplied,
there was an increasing need to curb them. The
Traffic Control Branch has now grown to a strength of over
2,000. The modest beginnings of 1924 have given way to the
technological brilliance of electronic cells, computers and
wireless systems. The average annual budget is to the tune
of Rs. 75 million.
DRIVING LICENSE
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DRIVING LICENSE: An
appropriate driving License is a legal requirement for
operating any motor vehicle. A driver's license which is issued by
the competent authority of any State/Union territory is
valid throughout the Indian Union.
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AGE NOT LESS THAN |
REMARKS |
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a) Motor cycles of special category |
16
years |
a) A
motorcycle of engine capacity not more than 50cc falls
in this category. The application must be signed by a
parent or guardian. |
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b) Private cars and motorcycles |
18
years |
b) All
light motor vehicles not used for carrying
passengers/goods for hire are covered in this category.
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c) Transport vehicles |
20 years |
c) All
buses, lorries, auto rickshaws, etc. fall in this
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LEARNER'S LICENSE
Any person who wishes to
drive a motor vehicle has to first obtain a learner's license
for the purpose of learning. The person must then be tested
before a permanent license is granted. A person should not
be less than 20 years of age if he wants to learn to drive a
transport vehicle.
REQUIREMENTS
 | Proof of age |
Documents
accepted for proof of age are Birth/School Leaving
Certificate, Passport, etc. |
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| Proof of residence |
This can be
supported by documents like the passport, ration card,
electoral roll , electricity or telephone bill, etc.
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| Medical Certificate |
It is
required only in case of transport vehicles and can be
obtained from any registered medical practitioner in the
prescribed form. |
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| Photograph |
3 copies of
passport size. |
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Fee |
A fee of Rs.
15 should be paid. |
A learner's license is valid
only for a period of six months. If the driving test for a
permanent license is not passed during this period, a fresh
learner's license needs to be obtained .
RESTRICTIONS
A person who holds a learner's license is permitted to drive only if he is
accompanied by a
duly licensed driver who is sitting in a position from where
he can control the vehicle and bring it to a stop if
required. The vehicle must display 'L' painted signs, both
in the front and the rear end of the vehicle.
A person holding a learner's license for a motorcycle is not permitted to carry any
pillion-rider except the person who is required to be
present for imparting instructions and ensuring safety (as
mentioned above).
PERMANENT LICENSE A Permanent license of the
appropriate class will be granted after the successful
completion of a driving test conducted by the RTO. The test
for the issue of the Permanent license is conducted after a
minimum of 30 days from the date of issue of the learner's
license. In case of failure, a retest can be requested but
not before a period of 7 days.
VALIDITY
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Transport vehicles: |
3 years
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All
other vehicles: |
5
years, or up to the age of 50 years, whichever is more .
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After the age of 50,
the license will be renewed for a period of 5 years at a
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REQUIREMENTS
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Photograph: |
3 copies passport size
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Fee: |
Rs. 15 for driving
test
Rs.
20 for license |
RENEWAL
The application for renewal
must be accompanied by :
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The driving license
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Medical Certificate in
case of transport vehicle
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3 copies of photograph
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Renewal fee of Rs. 15
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An Expired
license is valid for 30 days and can be renewed during
this grace period without a penalty. |
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A license expired by more than 30 days can be renewed on payment
of a penalty, provided the application is made within a
period of five years from the date of expiry. The
penalty is charged at Rs.
10/- per year or a part thereof. |
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The License
can be renewed through any RTO in the country, irrespective of the
place of its issue. If a driver changes his residence, the
new address should be incorporated in the license.
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DUPLICATE
If the original is defaced or
lost, a duplicate license can be issued on the production of
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The License number
3 copies of photograph
Fee of Rs. 20 (for
laminated license the fee will be higher as prescribed by
the
RTO).
a) The application for
duplicate license must be made to the same RTO that
has issued the original license.
b) In case the license number is not available, the application
has to be
made
to any other RTO, the procedure is same as applicable for the
fresh license (learner license, driving test, etc.)
INTERNATIONAL LICENSE
International Driving Permit
can be issued by the RTO or other motoring associations
like WIAA which are authorized by the government. Such a license is
valid for one year.
REQUIREMENTS
Current Indian Driving
License valid for at least another year.
CURRENT PASSPORT
3 copies of a recent
photograph
Fee of Rs. 10
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