Bangalore Driving Licence

It is mandatory to have a driving licence if you want to drive a two-wheeler or a car in India. Whether you wish to procure a learner’s licence or a permanent licence, it can be obtained online by visiting the official website for driving licence services in Bangalore or offline by visiting any of the three local RTOs.

In terms of eligibility criteria, the applicant must have a thorough knowledge of the traffic rules and regulations, he/she must be 18 years old to get a Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) licence and 20 years old for a commercial licence.

As soon as you turn 16 years old, you become eligible to apply for a learner’s licence for two-wheelers. On the other hand, you must be at least 18 years old while applying for a licence for four-wheelers. If you live in Bangalore, this is the eligibility criteria you need to fulfil for getting a permanent driving licence:

• You should hold a valid learners licence

• You must know all traffic rules and regulations

• You must be at least 18 years old for getting a light motor vehicle DL

• You must be at least 20 years old for getting a commercial vehicle DL

• Your learner’s licence must be a minimum of 30 days old and maximum of 180 days old at the time of application for a permanent DL

A more convenient option considering pandemic restrictions is applying for a driving licence online. Applying for a driving licence online in Bangalore is a fast and easy process. Here are the steps you need to follow:

• Step 1: Visit the official website for driving licence services in Bangalore https://transport.karnataka.gov.in/info-3/Parivahan+Online+services/en

• Step 2: Go to the licence services section, find and print the application.

• Step 3: Enter the necessary details and attach copies of the required documents. You can submit the completed application at the RTO or through the online portal.

• Step 4: Schedule your preferred date and time slot for your driving test and pay the stipulated fees.

• Step 5: After you have passed the driving test, your licence will be issued and delivered to your address.

The application process for getting a driving licence offline in Bangalore is quick and straightforward. Here is what you need to do:

• Step 1: Head to your local Regional Transport Office (RTO)

• Step 2: Get an application form at the office or download it from the Bangalore transport website https://transport.karnataka.gov.in/info-3/Parivahan+Online+services/en, and get a print yourself.

• Step 3: Fill in all the information asked for, and attach copies of the necessary documents to the application.

• Step 4: Submit the form at the RTO and schedule your driving test time slot and date.

• Step 5: Complete the payment process for the test and application.

• Step 6: After you have appeared for the test and cleared it successfully, your licence will be issued and delivered to your address.

The application formalities require applicants to attach certain important documents without which your licence application will most likely get rejected. Here is a list of all the documents that need to be photocopied, attested to and attached to your driving licence application:

• Age-proof (these can be copies of an educational certificate, birth certificate, certificate issued by the employer, valid copy of passport)

• Address proof (these can be attested copy of passport, ration card, voter’s ID, or government-approved employer’s certificate)

• Application form 4

• Original learner’s licence

• 3 passport size photographs

There are certain fees charged for services like conducting the driving test, issuing a new driving licence or renewing an expired one. Here are the different licence-related fees in Bangalore:

Depending on which vehicle class or type of vehicle the applicant owns, the driving license in Bangalore is issued accordingly. As of today, these are the types of driving licences issued in Bangalore:

1. Learner Licence -

Prior to applying for a permanent driving licence in Bangalore, every applicant must hold a learner’s licence. This licence allows the driver to drive a motor vehicle on the roads under supervision of a permanent licence-holder.

2. Permanent Licence -

There are several categories in the permanent licenses for individuals to apply for.

• Two-wheeler vehicle (without gear)

• Two-wheeler vehicle (with gear)

• MPV (Medium Passenger Vehicle)

• MGV (Medium Goods Vehicle)

• HPV (Heavy Passenger Vehicle)

• HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle)

• Heavy Construction Vehicle (road roller)

Here are a few of the RTOs in Bangalore, Karnataka.

The driving test procedure is uniform across India and is conducted under the supervision of a Motor Vehicle Inspector at the closest RTO. The applicant’s vehicle must belong to the same vehicle class mentioned on the application form. There are mainly two types of driving tests:

• Test for Two or Three-Wheeler

The two-wheeler driving test requires the applicant to drive in an ‘8’ on the designated course, without touching the side rails or the ground with their feet. The next half of the test involves driving on the road for a certain distance, following traffic rules and regulations.

• Test for Four Wheeler

The four-wheeler driving test requires the driver to drive in an ‘H’ on the designated path while avoiding obstacles. After clearing this, the applicant must complete a road test similar to the aforementioned one.

If the driver fails the test, they may retake it after a period of 7 days and they must pay a nominal fee for the retest.

For checking your DL application status in Bangalore online, all you have to do is follow these few easy steps:

1. Go to the official Sarathi website (https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in/sarathiservice/stateSelection.do)

2. Select your state from the drop-down menu

3. Go to the ‘Driving Licence Related Services’ section

4. Pick the option of ‘Application Status’ from the menu

5. Enter your application number and birthdate to view the application status.

Obtaining a driving licence in Bangalore is much easier than you would anticipate and is an absolute must for anyone who wants to be able to drive a motor vehicle in the city. Another mandated necessity in India is third-party insurance for your vehicle. Thanks to government-established online platforms, it has become possible for citizens to apply for a licence and insurance-related services from anywhere and at any time. Private insurance providers have set up such platforms, for instance, Bajaj Markets, where you can buy insurance from top insurers in a matter of a few minutes.