Driving licence in India
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In India, being a state matter, each state has a "Regional Transport Authority or "RTOs" (Regional Transport Offices) that issues licences. Minimum age is 18 years for all vehicles, however mopeds and small motorscooters may be driven at age 16. Drivers have to appear for an oral test to get a learners licence which is valid for 6 months. Drivers can then pass a driving test to get the driver's licence. In many states of India, a learner's licence is granted after passing a written test and then if one passes the practical test, one receives a full licence. There are different categories of licence such as Motorcycle, Light Motor Vehicle (LMV), and Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV). Most of the legislation as regarding licensing is done through the 'Rules of the Road Regulation' and the Motor Vehicle Act 1988. As per the MV Act, every vehicle should have 1) Certificate of Registration 2) Certificate of Taxation 3) Certificate of Insurance 4) A Fitness Certificate (in case it is a public transport vehicle) India's first smart card system in Gujarat
The driver of the vehicle should have the original copy of the driving licence. He/she should also have an additional Badge if he/she is driving a taxi or any other public transport vehicle. A police officer or any other official notified by the government can ask for the vehicle-related documents, and the driver would have to produce them within 24 hours at the police station (or the concerned department). The law permits the officials to seize the driving licence, and issue a temporary one for a specified time. The law also allows the state government to fix the amount of fines/jail terms for minor traffic violations, and who has the rights to enforce these rules .
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