There are many changes in the process of obtaining driving license in India. The main objective of these changes is to make the process of obtaining licenses simple and more convenient. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced new rules, which will be applicable from 1 June 2024. Under these rules, now people can give their driving test in Private Driving Schools, which will relieve RTO.
These new rules have also simplified the documentation, which will take less time to obtain a license. Apart from this, several steps are also being taken for pollution Reduction. These include removing old government vehicles and hardening emission standards. But, will the license really be made without a test? Let us know it in detail.
Driving license new rule 2025
| Speciality | Description |
| Driving test location | Now Driving Test can be given in Private Driving Schools. |
| Documentation | The documentation required for the license has been simplified. |
| Measures to reduce pollution | Removing old government vehicles and hardening emission standards. |
| Penalty for minors | A fine of ₹ 25,000 and ban on obtaining license if a person below 18 is caught. |
| training requirements | Mandatory 29 hours for Light Motor Vehicles and 38 hours training for Heavy Motor Vehicles. |
| Personal driving schools requirements | Need minimum 1 acre land and suitable testing facility. |
| Instructor qualification | The instructor should have at least 12th pass and 5 years of driving experience. |
Main points of new rules
Under these new rules, Private Driving Schools will now be authorized to take the driving test. This means that people will no longer have to go round the RTO. This change will make the process of obtaining licenses faster and more convenient.
Requirements for Driving Schools
- Land: require at least 1 acre for two-wheelers and 2 acres of land for four-wheelers.
- Testing facility: The appropriate testing should be facility.
- Instructor Qualification: The instructor should have at least 12th pass and a 5 -year Driving Experience. They should also have knowledge of IT Systems and Biometrics.
Duration of training
- Light Motor Vehicles: 29 hours of training in 4 weeks, including 8 hours theoretical and 21 hours practical training.
- Heavy Motor Vehicles: 38 hours of training in 6 weeks, including 8 hours theoretical and 31 hours practical training.
Environmentally friendly measures
The government is trying to reduce pollution by removing old government vehicles and hardening emission standards. Its purpose is to promote the use of electric vehicles and reduce the impact on the environment.
fines and penalties
- Fines on minors: A fine of ₹ 25,000 and ban on obtaining license if a person below 18 is caught.
- Vehicle registration canceled: In case of minors, the registration certificate of the vehicle can also be canceled.
License fee
- Learner License: ₹ 200
- Permanent License: ₹ 200
- International License: ₹ 1,000
- License Renewal: ₹ 200
conclusion
These new rules will improve the process of obtaining licenses and will become more convenient. However, the matter of obtaining licenses without a test is not yet completely clear. People will still have to take a test in Private Driving Schools and will get a license only after passing from there.
Disclaimer: This article is written only for the purpose of providing information. It would be appropriate to investigate from official government sources for detailed information about the new rules. So far no official announcement has been made that licenses will be given without a test.
