Ministry Of Road Transport And Highways

The Union Minister informed that the roadways ministry is working on laws to determine the working hours for truck drivers who presently drive up to 13 to 14 hours every day.

No license without driving test: Govt issues clarification on certificates issued by accredited driver training centres

Reacting to media reports, the ministry clarified that there would be no changes to the existing provisions from June 1.

All infra projects have been executed through transparent e-tendering process: Nitin Gadkari

Won't comment on electoral bonds issue since it is subjudice in the Supreme Court, Gadkari said at the latest edition of ‘News18 Rising Bharat Summit’, which is being held in New Delhi on March 19 and 20.

Strict action to be taken against E2W firms not complying with FAME2 norms: Dr Hanif Qureshi

Qureshi also highlighted on the significance of having stricter norms to curb auto exhausts, as well as implementation of a monitoring mechanism for the vehicles already sold amid the worsening situation of air pollution across most cities in the country.

Road transport and highways sector has maximum number of delayed projects: Govt report

In the road transport and highways sector, 428 out of 724 projects are delayed. In railways, out of 173 projects, 117 are delayed, while in the petroleum sector, 88 out of 158 projects are running behind schedule, as per the latest flash report on infrastructure projects for December 2022.

Over 19,400 road accidents occurred due to loss of control by driver in 2021: Report

A total of 19,478 road accidents occurred in 2021 due to loss of control by the driver due to inappropriate speed, distraction .

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways widens scope of BH number plate

In an official statement, the MoRTH said over the course of the implementation of BH series registration mark rules, several representations have been received towards strengthening the BH series ecosystem.

Centre seeks report from Telangana authorities on possible causes of EV showroom fire

Charging of e-bikes may have sparked the fire in the Telangana showroom which killed eight people

Concerns over safety and performance could impact electric scooter sales in India: Survey

The share of respondents who chose not to buy electric scooters over safety and performance concerns almost doubled in the last five months.

Govt makes location tracking device mandatory for vehicles used for carrying hazardous goods

The ministry in a notification said it has been brought to the notice that vehicles, which are not under the ambit of national permit, carrying various gases viz. argon, nitrogen, oxygen etc. and goods of dangerous or hazardous nature, are not fitted with Vehicle Location Tracking Devices.

Third-party motor insurance premium set to increase; draft notification issued

The notification proposes the third party premium rates for a broad categories of vehicles. The new rates, once finalised, will come into effect for the financial year 2022-23.

Govt issues draft rules for displaying fitness certificate, registration mark on vehicles

The ministry, in a statement, said in case of heavy goods / passenger vehicles, medium goods/passenger vehicles and light motor vehicles, it shall be exhibited on the upper edge of the left side of the windscreen.

Vehicles carrying hazardous goods to be equipped with tracking devices: Govt

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Wednesday said that it has been brought to its notice that vehicles, which are not under the ambit of national permit, carrying various gases, viz argon, nitrogen, oxygen etc, and goods of dangerous or hazardous nature are not fitted with vehicle tracking system devices.

Now crash helmet, safety harness to be mandatory for children below 4 years on motorcycles

The new rules state that the speed of a motorcycle with a child up to the age of four years being carried on the pillion will not be more than 40 kmph. These rules will come into force after one year from the date of publication of the Central Motor Vehicles (Second Amendment) Rules, 2022.

Nitin Gadkari lays foundation stone for national highway projects worth Rs 14,169 crore in Uttar Pradesh

The road ministry in a statement said that with the development of Mathura-Hathras-Budaun-Bareilly Highway, connectivity and traffic issues will be resolved at pilgrimage and tourist places.

PM Modi reviews projects worth Rs 50,000 crore at 'Pragati' meeting

'Pragati' is an ICT-based multi-modal platform for pro-active governance and a timely implementation of projects, involving the Centre and the state governments.

E-vehicles exempted from registration certificate fees: Transport Ministry

In a statement, the ministry said it has also exempted battery operated vehicles from the payment of fees for assignment of new registration marks.

Govt extends validity of driving licence, registration certificate and permits till September 30

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) said it has advised the enforcement authorities that the validity of fitness, permit (all types), driving licence, registration or any other concerned document(s) may be treated to be valid till September 30, 2021.

NHAI to delay InvIT launch till road traffic is restored to pre-COVID-19, second wave levels

Fall in toll collection due to the outbreak of the second wave and lockdowns being imposed by different states across the country have caused the company to defer decision; other asset monetization plans also put on hold

NHAI plans to launch first tranche of InvIT by end of May: Officials

NHAI has also decided to keep its InvIT IPO open only for institutional investors. It plans to raise ₹5,100 crore through a fresh issue, as per the draft papers filed with SEBI. In addition, there would be an offer for sale, say sources.

Nitin Gadkari expects Dwarka Expressway to be completed before Independence Day next year

Nitin Gadkari said it will be the first-ever elevated Urban Expressway in India. Its construction will also immensely help to reduce air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region.

No more RTO visits: You can renew your driving licence through Aadhaar verification

Transport ministry launches contactless services. Which means you don't have to visit the RTO office to renew driving licence, get a duplicate licence and for other related services.

MoRTH notifies rules for facilitating renewal of International driving license while travelling abroad

As per the notification released on January 7, it is proposed that Indian citizens can apply for renewal through Indian Embassies / Missions abroad, from where these applications would move to the VAHAN portal in India, to be considered by the respective RTOs.

Road Transport Ministry proposes making dual front airbags mandatory starting April 1, 2021

Over the next 30 days, stakeholders are allowed to make their suggestions, the ministry has said.

Validity of driving licence, vehicle registration certificate extended till March 31, 2021

The validity extension will apply to all documents that were supposed to expire on February 1, 2020, and those that would expire by March 31, 2021.