Driving Licence Bhopal

In Bhopal, you need to apply for a driving licence based on the type of vehicle you plan to drive. Here are the different types of driving licences in Bhopal:

Two-wheelers without gear: Engine capacity of less than 50cc

Two-wheelers with gear: Regular two-wheelers

Light Motor Vehicle (LMV): Regular cars

Medium Goods Vehicle (MGV): Carrying goods having medium weight

Medium Passenger Vehicle (MPV): Carrying medium number of passengers

Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV): Vehicles for transporting heavy goods

Heavy Passenger Vehicle (HPV): Vehicles carrying a large number of people

If you are planning to apply for a driving licence in Bhopal, then ensure that you meet the following eligibility criteria:

You should have a learner licence for at least 30 days

Age criteria:

Private vehicles: If the motorcycle has an engine capacity of less than 50cc, then the applicant should be at least 16 years old. For other two-wheelers and light motor vehicles, the minimum age requirement is 18 years.

Commercial vehicles: If you plan to drive a commercial vehicle (goods or transport), then the minimum age requirement for a driving licence in Bhopal is 20 years.

You should know driving well enough to clear the driving test

When you apply for a driving licence in Bhopal, you will have to submit a range of documents that can be different based on the individual. Here is a common list:

• A valid learner’s licence

• Proof of your address

• Proof of your age

• Two passport-size photographs

• A duly filled application form

• A self-declaration about being physically fit

• If you are over the age of 40 and are applying for a commercial vehicle driving licence, then you will need a medical certificate in the prescribed format

If you are applying for an international driving permit, then you will have to submit a separate application form

When you apply for a learner's licence, you have to clear a test that checks your knowledge of traffic rules and road signs. With this licence, you can learn to drive from a training school. Once you are confident of your driving skills, you can apply for a permanent driving licence. However, it is important to remember that the learner’s licence should be more than 30 days old and less than 180 days old. The Bhopal transport authorities offer online and offline services based on your preference.

Online Process

• This is one of the most convenient and time-efficient ways of applying for a driving licence. You can submit the application from wherever you are without having to remove time to visit the RTO. Here is a quick look at the steps for a driving licence online apply Bhopal.

• Go to the official website of Parivahan Sewa.

• On the home page, look for the section “Licence Related Services” and click “Drivers/Learners Licence.”

• Select “Madhya Pradesh” in the dropdown menu on the following page since Bhopal is in MP.

• On the next page, you will find a list of licence-related services offered. If you do not have a learner’s licence yet, then you can click the “Apply for Learner Licence” option. Once you clear the test on road signs and traffic rules, you will get a learner’s licence with a validity of 180 days.

• If you have a learner’s licence, then you can click the “Apply for Driving Licence” option. Remember, the learner’s licence should be at least 30 days old to apply.

• Fill out the application form.

• Upload the specified documents.

• Choose the date and time for the driving test based on your preferences.

• Pay the driving licence application fee.

• Appear for the driving test.

Offline Process

• Visit the RTO at Shivaji Nagar, Bhopal.

• Go to the information counter and ask for the driving licence application form.

• Get the form, complete it, attach documents, and submit it to the RTO office.

• Next, choose a slot for your driving test.

• Pay the fees.

• Appear for the driving test.

Here is a list of fees for various licence-related services in Bhopal:

If you are learning how to drive, then the first thing you need is a learner’s licence. You can apply for one on the Parivahan Sewa website. You will have to appear for a test that checks your knowledge of traffic rules and road signs.

Once you clear this test, the RTO issues a learner’s licence. The validity of this licence is 180 days. You need to learn to drive during this period or reapply for a new learner’s licence.

Once you are confident of driving, you can apply for a driving licence. However, you can apply only after 30 days of receiving the learner’s licence. For a driving licence, you have to clear a driving test. This has two parts – ground test and road test, as described below.

Phase 1 - Ground Test

This test is about assessing your extent of control over the vehicle. The examiner will judge if you can move the vehicle in the direction you want with control or not. For two-wheelers, the test includes tracing the outline of a large shape like “8” or “T”. For cars, the shapes can be different. If you can drive along the line smoothly, then you clear this part of the test.

Phase 2 - Road Test

In this part of the test, the examiner assesses your control over the clutch, brake, accelerator, and various other vehicle functions. You will be taken on a busy road and asked to drive with the examiner observing you.

Once you clear the test, the RTO processes your application and sends the licence to your registered address.

Bhopal RTO issues a duplicate driving licence if you lose your licence or if it gets stolen. It is important to note that you would be required to file a report with the police and submit a copy of the FIR or NCR for the issuance of the duplicate driving licence. You will also be required to submit your age and address proof again for reference. Here is a step-by-step guide to applying for a duplicate driving licence.

• Visit the official website of Parivahan Sewa.

• Look for the section “Licence Related Services” on the home page and click “Other Services.”

• Select “Madhya Pradesh” from the dropdown menu since Bhopal is in the state of Madhya Pradesh.

• The next screen will display a list of services offered. Click the option “Apply for Duplicate DL.”

• Provide your existing driving licence number and date of birth to find your details.

• Complete the application form with the correct information.

• Upload the documents specified by the platform.

• Pay the application fees.

• You also have an offline option to apply for a duplicate driving licence. You can visit the Bhopal RTO and get the form for the same. Now, you can fill out the form, attach the specified documents, pay the fees, and submit it at the RTO.

The driving licence has an expiry of 20 years or until the licence holder turns 50 years old. What this means is that the licence will remain valid for 20 years until you are less than 50 years old. So, if you get your licence at the age of 28 years, then the licence will remain valid until you turn 48 after which you will have to renew it.

However, if you get your licence at the age of 35 years, then the licence will remain valid only until you turn 50, which translates to 15 years. After this, you will have to renew it.

If your licence is up for renewal, then here is a quick look at the documents needed and the renewal process:

Documents

Your existing driving licence.

Proof of address and proof of age (from the list of approved documents like Aadhar Card, Passport, PAN Card, etc.)

A form where you declare that you are physically fit to drive

Two passport-size photographs

Renewal Process

Go to www.parivahan.gov.in/parivahan - this is the official website of Parivahan Sewa.

Under the section “Licence Related Services”, click the option “Other Services.”

Choose “Madhya Pradesh” as the state from the dropdown list.

On the next page of the list of offered services, click the option “Apply for DL Renewal.”

Enter your driving licence number and date of birth to help retrieve your information.

Fill out the application form and upload the specified documents.

Pay the licence renewal fees.

You can also apply for the renewal of your driving licence offline by visiting the Bhopal RTO. Once there, you need to get the renewal application form and fill it out carefully. You will have to attach physical copies of the documents and pay the fees at the respective counter.

To be able to drive a vehicle in a foreign country, you need an international driving permit. If you are planning such a trip, then here is a list of documents needed for the application:

• Your valid driving licence

• Proof of nationality (government-issued identity card)

• Five passport-size photographs

• Copies of your passport, visa, and air ticket

• A self-declaration of your overall physical fitness

Here is the process to apply for an international driving permit (IDP) in Bhopal:

• To apply for an IDP, visit the official website of Parivahan Sewa.

• Locate the section “Licence Related Services” and click the option “Other Services.”

• Select “Madhya Pradesh” from the dropdown list of states.

• On the next page, click the option “Apply for International Driving Permit” from the list of services offered.

• Complete the application form and attach the specified documents.

• Pay the fees and submit the application form and documents at the RTO.

You can visit the Bhopal RTO to apply for an international driving permit offline. You can collect the application form from the RTO and fill it out with the relevant information. Now, you can submit the application form along with the specified documents at the counter and pay the application fees.

Once you clear the driving test, the RTO will start processing your application. This would mean verifying your records, getting the driving licence printed, and dispatching it through a speed post. This can take up to 30 days.

However, you can check your driving licence status Bhopal by following these steps:

• Go to www.parivahan.gov.in/parivahan - an initiative by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

• Locate the section “Licence Related Services” and click the option “Other Services.”

• Select “Madhya Pradesh” from the dropdown list of states.

• On the next page, scroll to the top of the page and look in the right-hand top corner. Locate the option “Application Status” and click on it.

• Enter the application number and your date of birth.

• Click “Submit” to reveal the status of your application.

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Every time you take your bike out for a ride, don’t forget to carry your driving licence and insurance papers with you.