Driving Licence New Rules: Getting a driving licence could soon become more challenging, as the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed increasing the minimum passing marks for the online road safety test from 60 per cent to 75 per cent.
The Central Government has issued a draft proposing several changes to driving licence rules. These include stricter requirements for the learner’s licence test, simpler procedures for correcting personal details, time limits for processing applications, and the removal of fees for certain services. The proposals also cover changes to vehicle Registration Certificate (RC) services and provisions relating to foreign nationals.
The proposed changes aim to simplify the application process, improve road safety and reduce the financial burden on applicants and vehicle owners.
Here is everything you need to know about the key proposals and how they could affect you.
- Passing marks may increase from 60 per cent to 75 per cent, with a mandatory 30-minute safe-driving tutorial.
- Fees for updating names, addresses, mobile numbers and email addresses may be removed.
- Personal detail changes may need to be processed within 15 days, with reasons required for rejection.
- Address updates may be automatically approved if no decision is made within 30 days.
- Driving licences may include QR codes, emergency contacts, organ donation details, allergies and medical information.
- Fees for changing the address on a vehicle’s Registration Certificate may be abolished.
- Monthly fees may be capped at Rs 300 for two-wheelers and Rs 500 for other vehicles.
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- The proposed changes may also apply to foreign nationals.
- The changes are still proposals and will take effect only if officially approved.