How to Obtain Driving Licence, procedure for get a Driving Licence, How to Get Driving Licence details

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The Government of Andhra Pradesh is committed to provide Simple, Moral, Accountable, Responsive and Transparent (SMART) services to the people through the concept of Citizens’ Charter. The Transport Department, as part of the implementation of this Citizens’ Charter, has simplified the procedures to get a Driving Licence.

Why do you need a Driving Licence?

As per Motor Vehicle Act 1988, a valid Driving Licence is necessary to drive any motor vehicle on public roads.

Where do you get it?

At the Regional Transport Office or Motor Vehicles Inspector’s Office, having jurisdiction over your residential area.

When do you get it?

After completion of 16 years of age, for driving motor cycles with engine capacity not exceeding 50cc with the consent of the parent / guardian. After completion of 18 years of age, motor cycles with engine capacity exceeding 50cc and light motor vehicle. After completion of 20 years of age, for an endorsement to drive transport vehicles.

Do you need to produce a Medical Certificate?

Applicants for the Non-Transport Licences, under the age of 50 years do not require a Medical Certificate. However, those applicants who are over 50 years of age must produce a Medical Certificate. All applicants for Transport Vehicle Licence must produce a Medical Certificate, irrespective of their age.

Permanent Licence

The City of Hyderabad, Ranga Reddy Dt, Vijayawada city provides for online slot- booking to schedule a test of competence at its tracks. Please visit the website for scheduling an appointment.

Procedure:

1. Schedule an appointment for the test of competence online by visiting the website or any RTO office where such facility exists. In other cases schedule an appointment directly at the Office Concerned.
2. An application in Form 4, for a permanent driving licence shall be made along with the Learners’ Licence obtained for such class of vehicle.
3. The applicant who has held a valid Learners’ Licence, for a period of at least 30 days, shall be competent to appear for the test of competence.
4. The test of competence will be conducted by the competent authority.
5. The applicant should bring a vehicle of the type to which the application relates.
6. The applicant should satisfy the officer conducting the test regarding his capability to drive the vehicle and his ability to perform the tasks specified in Rule-15(2) of the CMVR.
7. The candidate who passes the test of competence successfully will be issued with a driving licence and sent through speed post to the address finished.
8. Fees as prescribed along with user charges.

Learner’s Licence

Need for a Driving Licence

No person shall drive a motor vehicle in any public place unless he holds an effective driving licence issued to him by the Licensing Authority, authorising him to drive the vehicle.

Licensing Authorities

The Joint Commissioner/ Deputy Commissioner and the Regional Transport Officers are the Licensing Authorities. The Administrative Officers and Motor Vehicle Inspectors are the Additional Licensing Authorities.

Age limit to obtain Driving Licence

• An applicant who has completed sixteen years of age is eligible to apply for a driving licence to drive a motor cycle with engine capacity below 55 cc subject to the condition that the parent or guardian should furnish a declaration in the manner prescribed.
• The applicant who has completed the age of eighteen years of age is eligible to apply for a driving licence to drive a motor vehicle other than a transport vehicle.
• An applicant who has completed twenty years of age will be eligible for applying for a licence to drive a transport vehicle.

Renewal Licence

An application for renewal shall be entertained not more than one month before the date of expiry of the licence. If the application is late for more than five years after the date of expiry of the licence, the applicant should undergo all the formalities to obtain a fresh licence.

If the application for renewal is made previous to, or not more than 30 days after the date of expiry of the licence, the renewal will be made with effect from the date of its expiry. If the application is made more than 30 days after the date of expiry of the licence, the renewal will be made with effect from the date of receipt of proper application. In such cases a fee of Rs. 30/- will be realised.

Requirements:

1. Driving Licence.
2. Application Form No.9.
3. Form No.1 (Self declaration as to the physical fitness for Non-Transport Vehicles) / Form No. 1A (Medical Certificate for Transport Vehicles only).
4. Fees as prescribed along with user charges

Duplicate Licence

A duplicate driving licence will be issued in the following circumstances:

1. When the licence is lost or destroyed
2. When the licence is defaced or torn or completely written up
3. When the photograph affixed to the licence requires replacement

Requirements:

1. Application in Form – LLD
2. Original licence written or defaced if available.
3. Attested photocopies of DL if available in case of loss of licence.
4. Fees as prescribed along with user charges

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