What is the full form of RTO

RTO stands for Regional Transport Office and refers to the Indian Government's institution that maintains an automobile data system and driver database serving multiple states within India. RTOs exist in every state and union territory wherein they issue driving licenses as well as documents for registering vehicles.

Motor Vehicles Act & RTOs

The Motor Vehicle Department was put in existence under section 213(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The MVA, as it's also known, is a central act that is enforced across the country. This department is responsible for making sure all the provisions under this act are enforced accordingly. It's headed by the Transport Commissioner, who heads the RTO (Regional Transport Office) of every city. The RTO's job is to make sure all the functions laid out by the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 are carried out properly.

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RTO State Codes of India

Following is a list of the Indian Regional Transport Offices and the following are the assigned codes for the vehicle registration series-

RTO Code of Union Territories  

FAQ

Q: What are RTO Office Timings? 

Regional Transport Offices operate from 9 am to 5 pm.

Q. Is the RTO office closed on Saturday?

RTOs work on all weekdays—the employees of the RTO work on the first Saturday. For the second and the fourth Saturdays, the RTOs remain closed but in some places, such as Chennai, they remain closed on all Sundays and Saturdays.

Q: What is the full form of DTO? 

A: The full form of DTO is District Transport Officer.

Q: What is the full form of RC book? 

A: RC Full Form. The Full form of RC is Registration Certificate. Vehicle Registration Certificate (VRC), also known as Registration certificate (RC) is an official document for the vehicle. A Registration Certificate copy is a document providing proof of registration with the Regional Transport Office (RTO) authorities.

Q: What is PSV number? 

A: PSV badge is acronym for Public Service Vehicle badge. As it days, it is issued to public vehicles. Similar to a smart card, it contains data like address and licence number of the driver, validity of the licence, police verification details and a photograph on the transport department's record.

Q: Can I pay road tax without NOC? 

A: One can pay road tax in a new state for a limited period of one year without getting NOC from the previous RTO. However, within one year the registration of vehicle needs to get registered in new state after obtaining NOC from previous RTO.