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

 

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

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.

 

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-

AP—Andhra Pradesh

AR—Arunachal Pradesh

BR—Bihar

CG—Chhattisgarh

GA—Goa

GJ—Gujarat

HP—Himachal Pradesh

HR—Haryana

JH—Jharkhand

JK—Jammu and Kashmir

KA – Karnataka

KL—Kerala

LD—Lakshadweep

MH—Maharashtra

ML—Meghalaya

MN—Manipur

MP—Madhya Pradesh

MZ—Mizoram

NL—Nagaland

OD—Odisha

PB—Punjab

RJ—Rajasthan

SK—Sikkim

TN—Tamil Nadu

TS—Telangana

TR—Tripura

UP—Uttar Pradesh

UK—Uttarakhand

WB—West Bengal

RTO Code of Union Territories  

AP	Andhra Pradesh
AR	Arunachal Pradesh
BR	Bihar
CH	Chhattisgarh
GA	Goa
GJ	Gujarat
HP	Himachal Pradesh
HR	Haryana
JH	Jharkhand
JK	Jammu and Kashmir
KA	Karnataka
KL	Kerala
LD	Lakshadweep
MH	Maharashtra
ML	Meghalaya
MN	Manipur
MP	Madhya Pradesh
MZ	Mizoram
NL	Nagaland
OD	Odhisa
PB	Punjab
RJ	Rajasthan
SK	Sikkim
TN	Tamil Nadu
TS	Telangana
TR	Tripura
UP	Uttar Pradesh
UK	Uttarakhand
WB	West 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.