Driving License

A driving license is one of the most important documents you can possess as it gives you the legal freedom to drive your motorised vehicle on Indian roads. A driving license also serves as a document of your identity proof, age and address proof. The State Transport Department of Maharashtra is responsible for the swift working of the road transport system in the state and one of its primary duties is to issue a driving license to its citizens.

In India, different states have various rules regarding driving license and Maharashtra Transport Department too has a set of rules governing the issuance of driving licenses and other matters related to it. So here is all you need to know about driving license in Maharashtra.

If you’re above 18, it’s time you should get a driving licence. A driving licence is issued by the Regional Transport Office (RTO). In Mumbai, it is issued by one of the several RTO’s. Regardless of which RTO issues you the driving licence, you can use it to drive anywhere in India. However. if you’re travelling abroad, you can apply for an international driver’s licence.

Since all states have different rules pertaining to driving licences. Let’s take the city of Mumbai today to understand how the RTO’s in the city of Mumbai function.

Types of Driving Licenses in Mumbai, Maharashtra

There are several types of driving licenses available for you obtain in Mumbai. Let’s take a look at them below:

• Two-Wheeler Vehicle License: For both geared and non-geared two-wheelers. Generally granted to individuals above the age of 16 only.
• Four-Wheeler Vehicle License: For both geared and automatic cars. Generally granted to individuals above the age of 18 only.
• Commercial Vehicle License: Commercial transport vehicles such as tempos come under this category. Generally granted to individuals above the age of 20 only.
• Transport Vehicle License: Trucks, buses, and other mid/heavy vehicles come under this type of a license. Generally granted to individuals above the age of 20 only.