New Delhi. The most difficult task to obtain a driving license is to pass the driving test. Recently, some media reports claimed that applicants may no longer need to undergo a driving test at the Regional Transport Office (RTO). They can take a driving test at recognized private driving schools. Now the government has issued a clarification in this matter. The government has said that the license will not be given without a driving test.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways issued a clarification regarding certificates issued through Accredited Driver Training Centers (ADTC) and driving schools. Responding to media reports, the ministry clarified that there will be no change in the existing provisions from June 1.
Driving license rules have not changed since June 1
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has clarified that there will be no change in the existing rules from June 1. The report also claimed that after passing the exam in private driving schools, applicants will get a certificate. This can be used to apply for a driving license without checking at the RTO.
There will be no exemption from driving test
The ministry said that under the Motor Vehicles (MV) Act, 1988, there is a provision for licensing and regulation of schools for imparting training in driving motor vehicles. These schools issue certificates on successful training. But this does not exempt the certificate holder from the requirement of driving test. The ministry clarified that the right to issue driving license will be with the licensing authority.
first published : June 2, 2024, 6:14 PM IST
