The RTO rules in Karnataka regarding vehicles from other states fall under the purview of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, with certain additional provisions incorporated as per the directives of the Transport Department, Government of Karnataka.
If you are planning to visit Karnataka with your vehicle, it is essential that you familiarize yourself with the relevant regulations to ensure a hassle-free journey. Stay tuned so that you do not miss out on any details about the certain rules and regulations.
RTO rules in Karnataka for other state vehicles
The RTO rules in Karnataka for vehicles registered in other states are designed to ensure that any vehicle registered in another state, upon entering Karnataka, adheres strictly to the prescribed regulations while operating on the roads. You can familiarize yourself with these rules and regulations below.
- You may drive a vehicle registered in another state on public roads in Karnataka for a maximum of 30 days without paying road tax.
- For a duration exceeding 30 days but less than 11 months, you are required to pay the applicable road tax.
- Furthermore, if your vehicle is driven on public roads in Karnataka for a period exceeding 11 months, it is mandatory to re-register your vehicle at a Karnataka RTO; this entails paying the lifetime road tax as well as other applicable charges.
- Upon completion of the re-registration process, you will receive your new Registration Certificate via post, which you must carry with you at all times while driving. You may have to also update your PUC certificate and third-party insurance.
If you are entering Karnataka with your vehicle for a very short duration, you need not worry. You simply need to ensure that you have your vehicle’s RC, PUC certificate, and driving license with you. In the case of commercial vehicles, it is also mandatory to carry additional documents, which are the national permit and fitness certificate.
If your vehicle bears a BH-series number plate, you need not worry about anything; there is no requirement for you to undergo re-registration. Whether you stay for a few days, a few months, or even a few years, you are free to drive on the public roads of Karnataka, but you must have all the necessary documents at hand and adhere to traffic regulations.
How to re-register a vehicle with the RTO in Karnataka?
To re-register a vehicle with the RTO in Karnataka, you need to follow the instructions given below.
- First, you must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the RTO where your vehicle is currently registered. To do this, you will need to submit a copy of the necessary documents along with Form 28.
- You must also obtain an NOC from your financier if your vehicle is currently under finance.
- Once you have obtained the required NOCs, proceed to the specific RTO in Karnataka where you intend to re-register your vehicle, taking the vehicle with you.
- Upon arrival, inform the RTO officer that you are there to re-register your vehicle; they will provide you with Form 27, which you must fill out manually and submit along with all your original documents.
- After the documents have been submitted, the RTO officer will physically verify your vehicle’s chassis number and engine number.
- Subsequently, you will be asked to pay the applicable road tax and other charges.
- Once you have paid the required fees, you will be issued a new registration number; you must affix the corresponding HSRP number plate to your vehicle, and a few days later, you will receive your new RC.
What happens if the vehicle is not registered with the RTO in Karnataka within 12 months?
If a vehicle registered in another state is found operating on public roads in Karnataka for a period of 12 months or more without having undergone re-registration, the vehicle owner may be liable for the payment of road tax, which may be demanded retroactively.
Furthermore, penalties may be imposed in accordance with state regulations; in certain instances, the vehicle may even be impounded. Such a vehicle will only be released once it has been re-registered with a regional transport office (RTO) within Karnataka.
