Owners of motorcycles and cars, take note! The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will implement new regulations requiring drivers and vehicle owners to update their address, mobile number, and other information on their driver’s license (DL) and vehicle registration certificate (RC). New rules for updating address and mobile number on driving license and RC. You can find a comprehensive guide on what this means for you here.
Why Are These New Rules Being Introduced?
These upgrades primarily target traffic offenders who exploit out-of-date information to avoid fines and penalties. Road safety depends on developing a strong mechanism to identify repeat offenders, according to Union Road Transport Secretary V. Umashankar.
Many people nowadays avoid fines by maintaining outdated, inaccurate information in official documents. The new mechanism will guarantee:
- Outdated data does not create delays in the timely collection of fines.
The Problem with Unpaid E-Challans
Due in large part to out-of-date information in the Sarathi and Vahan databases, the e-challan system has recorded over ₹12,000 crore in unpaid penalties. In several instances, the entries in these databases stretch back to the 1960s and lack current addresses, phone numbers, or Aadhaar details.
Authorities hope to increase engagement with offenders and expedite the fine collecting process by updating these databases.
Key Features of the New Rule:
1. Mandatory Updates:
- All drivers and owners of vehicles must update their DL and RC with their current address, phone number, and other pertinent information.
2. Integrated Systems:
- In order to issue fines, e-challans, and other government measures, updated databases will facilitate effective communication.
3. Penalties for Non-Compliance:
Drivers who neglect to update their information might be subject to the following penalties:
- cancelation or suspension of their RC or DL.
- increased costs for insurance.
What’s Next?
By amending the Motor Vehicles Act, the Ministry intends to implement these criteria. All DL and RC holders nationwide will have to abide by the regulation once it is authorized.The Ministry intends to alter the Motor Vehicles Act in order to implement these criteria. The rule will become required for all DL and RC holders nationwide once it is enacted.
Final tip
- Make sure your information on government websites is correct by checking it frequently.
- To avoid penalties, update your address and cell number as soon as possible after making any changes.
- To ensure compliance, be proactive and knowledgeable about new traffic safety regulations.
