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What is a Driving License ?
It is an official document which states that a person may operate a motorized vehicle, such as a motorcycle, car, truck or a bus, on a public roadway. Minimum age is 18 years for all vehicles, however motor cycle having engine capacity below 50 cc may be driven at age of 16.
According to the Motor Vehicle Act 1988, a valid Driving License is necessary to drive any motorvehicle on public roads.
Driving License is issued by the Regional Transport Office (RTO) of Motor Vehicles Inspector's Office after the recipient has passed a driving test and has proved the required age.
The Driving License in India is segregated as Motorcycle License, Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) license, and Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) License. Learner's License is issued after passing a theory test.
The legislation of Driving License is done through the 'Rules of the Road Regulation' and the Motor Vehicle Act 1988.
The driver of the vehicle is required to keep the original copy of the license while driving.
Types of Driving Licenses in India
Learner Driving License: This is a temporary license that is valid up to 6 months from the date of issue. It is basically issued to learn driving of Motor Vehicles
Permanent Driving License: Permanent driving license is issued to those who become eligible for it after thirty days (to apply within 180 days) from the date of issue of the learner license. Person suppose to get permanent driving license should be conversant about the vehicle systems, driving, traffic rules & regulations
Motorcyle License or Two-wheeler License:
Two-wheeler license is issued by the Regional Transport Authority (RTO) to permit driving of only two-wheeler vehicles like bike, scooter and moped.
Light Motor Vehicle License (LMV):
Light Motor Vehicle License is issued to drive light vehicles like auto rickshaws, motor car, jeep, taxi, three-wheeler delivery vans, etc
Heavy Motor Vehicle License (HMV): Heavy Motor Vehicle License is issued to drive heavy vehicles like trucks, buses, tourist coaches, cranes, goods carriages, etc. A person with HMV license can drive light vehicles but Light Motor Vehicle License do not permit to drive heavy vehicles.
International Driving License: The motor licensing authority also issues International Driving License. The validity of this license is for one year. Person visiting the country is required to collect the license from there within one year period. Apart from address proof and birth certificate, one has to produce a valid passport and valid visa while applying.
Documents Required for Driving License
•Duly filled application form for Permanent Driving License
•Documents of the vehicle to be used for driving tests - Registration certificate and insurance documents
•Passport sized photographs of the Applicant.
Validity of Permanent Driving License in India
•Transport license is valid for three years.
•Light motor Vehicle license is valid for 20 years until the holder attains the age of 50 or 20 years from the date of issue, whichever comes first.
Getting ready to drive
While driving you should carry:
1.driving license
2.registration certificate,
3.vehicle insurance policy
4.pollution control certificate.
Transport and commercial vehicle drivers should carry the permits and vehicle fitness certificates also.
***End of Session 5 of Unit-4***
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