What does RTO stand for?

The acronym RTO stands for Regional Transport Office or Road Transport Office. RTO is an Indian government organization tasked with maintaining a database of vehicles and drivers for different states across India. Each state has its own RTO which issues driving licenses and vehicle registration documents. Nowadays, most RTOs have transitioned to digitized cards, similar in size to a PAN card, featuring the holder's photo and vehicle details.

Key Duties of RTO

The responsibilities of RTO span across various areas such as issuing driving licenses, collecting road tax, managing road fund licensing, and overseeing excise duty collection for vehicles. Here's a closer look at some of the important tasks RTO handles:

• Registration of new vehicles.
• Maintaining a record of all registered vehicles.
• Issuing licenses to vehicle drivers or owners.
• Conducting regular vehicle inspections.
• Issuing fitness certificates for vehicles.
• Collecting one-time road tax from vehicle owners.
• Managing licenses for different types of vehicles such as autos, trucks, and taxis.
• Implementing new automobile rules and regulations issued by the government.
• Monitoring emission levels and issuing pollution certificates for vehicles.

RTO State Codes in India