What is the full form of RTO? - Regional Transport Office

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Updated on: 27th October, 2023 IST

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RTO Full Form - Meaning, Office Timings Description

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.

Also Read - RTO Forms List

The full form of RTO is Regional Transport Office, which is, in essence, a bureau of the central Government that is responsible for the registration of vehicles. An RTO is located in every state and issues driving licenses and vehicle registration cards. Today, the RTO offices provide digitized cards in most states. This card is the size of a PAN card and has the photo of the holder, along with details of the vehicle.

RTO State Codes of India

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

RTO Code of Union Territories  

APAndhra Pradesh
ARArunachal Pradesh
BRBihar
CHChhattisgarh
GAGoa
GJGujarat
HPHimachal Pradesh
HRHaryana
JHJharkhand
JKJammu and Kashmir
KAKarnataka
KLKerala
LDLakshadweep
MHMaharashtra
MLMeghalaya
MNManipur
MPMadhya Pradesh
MZMizoram
NLNagaland
ODOdhisa
PBPunjab
RJRajasthan
SKSikkim
TNTamil Nadu
TSTelangana
TRTripura
UPUttar Pradesh
UKUttarakhand
WBWest Bengal

FAQ

Q: What is the full form of RTO?

A: The full form of RTO is Regional Transport Office. Basically, RTO is an Indian Government bureau that takes care of the registration of vehicles. It is located in all states and UTs of India that issue driving licenses and vehicle registration numbers.

Q: What are RTO Office Timings?

A: Is the RTO office closed on Saturday?RTO office work on all weekdays. The employees of the RTO work on 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 RTO exam?

A: RTO or IMV (Inspector of Motor Vehicles) which are all Group B posts carrying a Grade Pay of Rs. 4600/-. The exam for these posts are conducted by the Public Service Commission of the respective state.

Q: How can I become a Regional Transport Officer?

A: There is no becme a Regional Transport Officer, owever, there is no direct recruitment as RTO. You can apply for IMV or ARTO posts which are of Group B under state Govt. and the State Public Service Commission conduct exams for these. You must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in Automobile Engg.

Q: What is the work of an RTO officer?

A: The Regional Transport Office is the organization of the Indian government responsible for registration of vehicles and the issue of drivers' licences. In addition to this, the RTO officer checks for motor insurance and grants certificate of fitness to transport vehicles.

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.

Q: Can I pay vehicle tax online?

A Individuals can also opt to pay the road tax online by visiting the Transport Department website of the state where the vehicle was purchased. To pay the road tax online, a vehicle owner has to enter the Vehicle Registration Number and the Chassis number and then submit it.

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