Gone are the days when you had to go to the Regional Transport Office (RTO) to get your driving license. You no longer have to queue up to get a license. The central government has eased the lengthy procedure for obtaining an Indian driving license with new modifications. The New 2022 Rules will take effect from 1 July 2022. Read on to learn more about the new changes and it will simplify the method.
New rules for Indian driving license
The Union Ministry of Roads and Highways has changed the driving license guidelines and will now help citizens get their driving license easily. Private driving training centers can only be operated by the state transport authority or central government. The important point to keep in mind is that the operations of these centers are only lawful for 5 years. After the specific years, users must renew government accreditation.
According to Department of Highways and Transportation regulations, anyone who has previously passed the exam at a state-accredited driving center does not need to take the RTO driving exam. The certificate you are getting from your private driving center is enough for your Indian driver’s license.
You can now apply for a Driving license online
Driving License new rules of 2022 state that anyone can apply for a driving license online. This makes the first steps simple and hassle-free. How can you apply it?
Click on the website of the Ministry of Transport and Highways.
Open the website and select your country and the type of driver’s license you need.
The next step is most important because you will need to fill out an application form.
You will also need to upload and attach important documents.
You will need to pay a “application fee” and then enter the “Submit” option.
You will receive a your license at your home after a few days.
What documents are needed for a driver’s license?
Under the new 2022 rules, you will need to submit and upload certain documents in order to continue the process.
You need to submit any ‘Proof of age’. It can be your birth certificate or educational certificate or passport, pan card, or even employer certificate.
For the ‘Proof of Address’, you can submit the Ration card, passport, Aadhar card, rent agreement, utility bill, or Life Insurance policy certificate.
A passport-sized photograph is a mandate.
You also need 4 Application Forms during the process.
Forms 1 and 1A are needed as they are used as medical certificates.
