Tag: Driving License

The Transport Ministry's new rules include five-year accreditation of driver training schools apart from revision in syllabus for imparting training for two-wheelers which has been specifically detailed to comprehensively cover practical as well as theoretical knowledge.

It is pertinent to mention here that it is mandatory for any person above 40 years of age who wishes to get a driving license or those going for driving license renewal to produce a medical certificate under the form 1 (A) as per Motor Vehicle Act.

Many are still ignorant about the processes that they need to follow to apply for essential documents like a driving license (DL) for which a person needs to obtain a learner’s license first. So, here, we have explained the easy and step-by-step process to get the learner's license and DL.

Gone are those days when people were judged by their physical appearances or disabilities. The world has started recognizing real talents as their ‘nothing is impossible’ spirit has become a source of inspiration for many. Recently, dwarf para-athlete KY Venkatesh was conferred with Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award of the country.

As per a notification issued by the Commerce and Transport Department, it has been decided to dispense with the issue of smart card and paper based RC, DL and other vehicle related documents with effect from January 1, 2022.

Bhubaneswar: With the first phase Panchayat elections in Odisha scheduled to kick off tomorrow morning, the State Election Commission (SEC) today briefed voting method to the new voters and those who have not fully understood the method of exercising their franchise. Talking to media persons here, SEC secretary Rabindranath Sahu said unlike the voting which […]

Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has amended the Central MV Rules 1989 along with cover sections 4-28, 76 and 77 (part) of the MV (amendment) Act 2019. As per an official notification, electronic forms and documents can now be used for making medical certificate, Learners License (LL), surrender of Driver’s Licence (DL) […]

New Delhi: The government has decided to do away with the requirement of minimum educational qualification for obtaining driving licence to boost employment opportunities, the road transport ministry said Tuesday. At present, under Rule 8 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989, a transport vehicle driver needs to have passed class 8. “In a move […]

Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: Motorists beware of traffic rules and regulations, or soon you may have to shell out hefty fines upto Rs 25,000 or even face jail term of 3 years for violation of any norms. The Centre is implementing New Motor Vehicle Act which aims to overhaul country’s transportation laws by addressing several crucial issues […]

Bhubaneswar: With claims of weeding out corruption and ensuring ease in access to public services, the State government had passed the Odisha Right To Public Services Act in the year 2012, but it seems all the promises that the legislation envisaged have fallen flat. Timelines were fixed to provide public services including issuance of certified […]

Bhubaneswar: The State Transport Authority (STA) here on Friday removed the jurisdictional restriction while applying for driving license (DL), learner’s license (LL) and registration of vehicle. In a notification issued by the STA on Friday, the department said that the Odisha residents can now apply for grant of LL, final DL or registration of vehicle […]

Bhubaneswar: After a relaxation of three months, Odisha government will reintroduce stricter enforcement of traffic rules under the revised Motor Vehicles Act from December 1. Odisha Transport Minister Padmanabha Behera on Friday informed that it is the responsibility of the State government to ensure safety of commuters as well as enforce traffic rules in the […]

New Delhi: Amid COVID-19 lockdown across the nation, considering the problems being faced by people, the government has announced to extend the validity of all driving licences (DL) till June end as well as other documents related to the new Motor Vehicle Act (MV Act) that expired from February 1. Ministry of Road Transport and […]

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: In view of the problems faced by people during the imposed lockdown for the fourth time following the upsurge of COVID-19 pandemic across the country, the Central government has announced validity extension of documents related to new Motor Vehicle Act (MV Act) including the fee payment for the related services up to July […]

Bhubaneswar: In a major decision, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Monday extended the validity of essential documents under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989. As per the decision, the validity of fitness, permits, licenses, registration and other documents has been extended till December 31, 2020. Such decision has been […]