Key Takeaways

RTO Ahmedabad (GJ-01) is responsible for the safety of the roads in that district. It issues RCs, driving licenses, permits and also collects road taxes.
The pollution (due to vehicles) in Ahmedabad is assessed by RTO Ahmedabad. Accordingly, it introduces different rules to decrease pollution.
If anyone breaks the traffic rule, RTO Ahmedabad has to impose charges as per the rules.

RTO Ahmedabad is a government body that deals with safety and legal issues on roads and transport in Ahmedabad. It does so by having an authority on who can drive on the roads and what vehicles should be there. Anything that could harm road safety on roads is not given certificates, licenses, or permits. Let’s know more about RTO Ahmedabad in this blog and see how it can help you in issuing an RC and a driving license.

The code for the Regional Transport Office Ahmnedad is GJ-1. It is under the Commissionerate of Transport, Government of Gujarat. The RTO Ahmedabad implements the rules under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. According to the act, the RTO Ahmedabad is responsible for vehicle registration, driving licences, permits, pollution control, and other related matters. It also collects road tax and maintains thorough owner/vehicle records.

Do you know RTO Ahmedabad has specific office timings from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM?

List of RTO Offices in Ahmedabad

There are 3 RTOs in Ahmedabad. GJ-0 is used for the Commissioner of Transport, Gujarat. The table below gives information regarding all three 3 RTOs in Ahmedabad, along with the Commissioner of Transport, Gujarat.

Code	RTO Name	RTO Address	RTO Email	RTO Contact No
GJ-0	Commissioner Of Transport, Gujarat	Block No. 6, Dr Jivraj Mehta Bhavan, Sector- 10A, Gandhinagar 382010	commi-trans@gujarat.gov.in	07923251367 07923251362 07923251363
GJ-1	Ahmedabad	RTO Office, Subhash Bridge, Sabarmati, AHMEDABAD-380027.	rto-trans-ahd@gujarat.gov.in	079-27559696 079-27559697
GJ-27	Abad-East	ARTO OFFICE Ahmedabad East, Mahdevnagar Tekra, Vastral, AHMEDABAD	arto-trans-ahd@gujarat.gov.in	079-22870068
GJ-38	Bavla	ARTO OFFICE Amrytbaug Nr.Swaminarayan Gate Bavla DI: AHMEDABAD	arto-trans-ahd@gujarat.gov.in	02714-232411

If you face any issues, you can always write an email or contact us at the given numbers. Remember, contact the RTO which is nearest to your registered address.

Functions of RTO Ahmedabad

As stated earlier, RTO Ahmedabad follows the rules under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Some of the major functions include:

Registering new vehicles (private, commercial, etc.), issuing RC / Smart Card RC.
Issuing and renewing Driving Licences, Learner’s Licences.
Issuing permits (for commercial / transport vehicles), NOCs (for inter-state transfer, etc.).
Pollution control: issuing PUC certificates, enforcing pollution norms.
Collection of road tax, other fees, and penalties under the MV Act.
Vehicle fitness inspections, enforcement of safety and emission norms. \
Maintaining vehicle & driver databases; enforcing compliance (traffic laws, etc.).

RTO Ahmedabad makes sure the roads are safe to travel for everyone. It verifies both drivers as well as certificates.

Do you know that between April 2024 and July 2025, Ahmedabad RTO suspended 2,161 driving licences and collected ₹10,98,00,000 in fines during enforcement drives against traffic violations?

Vehicle Registration Process at RTO Ahmedabad

If you have bought a new vehicle, you have to register it at the RTO of your residence or business area.

Download and fill out Form 20. Submit it to the RTO Ahmedabad with documents and tax/fee proof.
Two-wheeler and car inspections can be done by authorised dealers or at the RTO.
If papers are correct, a registration number is issued. It can be system-generated, or you can choose it for yourself by paying for it.
The registration number is sent to the owner via SMS or email.
The smart RC book is delivered by speed post to the given address.

Now, you can show this RC to the ‘hawaldar’ who stopped you. RC is proof that the vehicle belongs to you and all the activities done through it are under your responsibility.

Documents Required for Vehicle Registration in Ahmedabad

Along with Form 20, there are a few other documents needed for registration. The documents are:

Sale Certificate in Form No.21
Roadworthiness certificate in Form 22.
Identity proof with photographs of the applicant.
Vehicle insurance certificate.
Proof of address
In case the vehicle is imported, then the bill of entry is submitted to Customs, and in case the vehicle is not body-built, then Form No.22 Part 2 (A) should also be submitted along with the application.
Passport, L.I.C. Policy, Electoral Voter I-Card, Light Bill, Telephone Bill, receipt of House Tax with address, Pay Slip of Central/State/Local self-government or an Affidavit from the applicant. All of the documents serve as proof of address as well as proof of identification.

Prepare this document beforehand, and also check if your contact details are updated. Keep your number and e-mail activated.

RTO Ahmedabad Charges for Vehicle Registration

When you are applying for a vehicle registration, the charges will depend on the vehicle type, age, cost, etc. The table below gives an outline of charges.

Purpose / Item	Vehicle / Class	Fee (₹)
Issue/renewal of certificate of registration & assignment of new registration mark	Invalid Carriage	Not specified
	Motor cycle	50
	Three-wheeler / Quadricycle / Light Motor Vehicle	300
	Three-wheeler / Quadricycle / Light Motor Vehicle: Non-transport	600
	Three-wheeler / Quadricycle / Light Motor Vehicle: Transport	1,000
	Medium goods vehicle	1,000
	Medium passenger motor vehicle	1,000
	Heavy goods vehicle	1,500
	Heavy passenger motor vehicle	1,500
	Imported motor vehicle	1,000
	Imported motorcycle	2,500
	Any other vehicle (not listed above)	3,000
Additional fee for smart card RC (Form 23A)	-	200
Delay in renewal of registration (per month or part thereof)	Motor cycles	300
Delay in renewal of registration (per month or part thereof)	Other non-transport vehicles	500

If you are applying for a duplicate RC, different charges are applied. So, pay the charges for the services you asked for.

How to Get a Driving Licence in Ahmedabad?

You can apply at the RTO Ahmedabad office (offline) or at the Gujarat Transport Portal (online).

Offline Process

Go to your nearest Ahmedabad RTO.
Ask for Form 2 or Form 4.
Fill the form and attach ID, address proof and a medical fit note.
If you are new, get a learner's licence first.
Wait the required days and practise driving.
Book a test and appear for it.
If you pass, you will get the permanent licence.
Don’t skip the learner step.

If you are new, first issue a learner’s license and then, after taking a driving test, issue a permanent driving license.

Online Process

Go to the Sarathi Parivahan site.
In the Select your state section, select Gujarat from the drop-down list.
There will be many options in circular shapes. Choose the second one, the one in blue colour, which says: Apply for Driving Licence.
Click on Continue.
Pick the option that matches you, for example, a learner's licence or a foreign licence.
Fill the form and upload documents and a photo.
Book a test slot online.
Pay the fee on the site.
Go to the RTO on the test day and take the test. Take the receipt with you.

Once you have made the payment, don’t forget to take the receipt. It will help you if anything goes wrong.

Required Documents for Driving Licence Application in Ahmedabad

Documents you will need while applying for a Driving Licence are:

If you are applying for a permanent DL, you need to have your Learner’s licence.
Identity proof like Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID, etc.
Your ID proofs can also work as address proof if the proof of address is mentioned. If not, then take an ID proof that has your address on it.
Proof of age: birth certificate, school certificate, etc.
Medical fitness certificate (Form 1)
Passport-sized photographs.

These are for identity and address proofs. This is registered in the system, so that any activity done through this car can lead the authorities to its owner.

Driving Licence Fees at RTO Ahmedabad

For the people who are applying for the first time, you first have to get the Learning Licence, and then you will get the Driving Licence. The fees for both have to be paid together; the fee structure is:

For Learning Licence:
- ₹25 as test fee
- Plus ₹30 per category of vehicle
For Driving Licence (Smart Card DL):
- ₹200 for the Smart Card DL
- Plus ₹50 per category of vehicle

The exact fee amount will depend on the type of vehicle you own, its age and other factors.

How to Pay Road Tax Online in Ahmedabad

Road Tax can be paid online. The method is different for normal citizens and deals. Both are discussed below:

For Vehicle Owners
Visit the Vahan e-Services Portal.
Log in and select Pay Vehicle Tax. It is available on the home dashboard.
Enter your registration number and chassis number to verify the vehicle.
Confirm the tax amount displayed. It is auto-calculated based on vehicle type and usage.
Make the online payment using net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI.
Download and save the digital receipt. This serves as proof until records are updated at the RTO.

2. For New Vehicles (Through Dealers)

At the time of purchase, dealers pay road tax on your behalf via the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) portal.
Ensure you collect a valid receipt from the dealer, as it confirms your payment is registered with the RTO.

Traffic Fines and Penalties in Ahmedabad

The government has made traffic rules for your safety. If you do not abide by that, you will harm your own as well as others' lives too. That is why fines and penalties are charged to prevent accidents. The structure is:

While on the road, follow the traffic rules or pay the penalties, suit yourself. Here are a few penalties you must be cautious of:

Sec	Offence	Penalty (₹)
177	General traffic (parking; no DL/RC/PUC/ins./fitness on demand; passenger/conductor/advert/dark film, etc.)	500 / 1,000
178(1)	Passenger without a ticket / refused to show	500
178(2)	Conductor: fare/ticket offences	500
178(3)	Contract carriage refusing to ply	2/3W: 50 ; Other: 200
179(1)	Disobeying lawful traffic orders/obstruction	1,000
179(2)	Refuse/false information	1,000
180	Allowing an unauthorised person to drive	2W: 2,000 ; Other: 3,000
181	Driving w/o a licence/underage / against learner terms	2W: 2,000 ; Other: 3,000
182(1)	Driving while disqualified	2W: 2,000 ; Other: 3,000
182(2)	Disqualified from acting as a conductor	2,000
182A(1)	Dealer/manufacturer selling a non-compliant vehicle	1,00,000 per vehicle
182A(3)	Selling a non-compliant critical safety component	1,00,000 per component
182A(4)	Illegal alteration/retrofitting by the owner	5,000 per alteration
182B	Contravention of s.62A (when in force)	10,000
183	Speeding	2/3W:1,500/2,000; Tractor:1,500/2,000; LMV:2,000/3,000; Other:4,000 / subsequent may include disqualification
184	Driving dangerously	2/3W:1,500; LMV:3,000; Other:5,000 / same
186	Driving while mentally/physically unfit	1,000 / 2,000
189	Illegal racing/speed trials	5,000 / 10,000
190(2)	Safety/pollution/noise / over-dimension breaches	2/3W & LMV:1,000 ; Other:3,000 / same; Over-dim: car-carrier ₹1,000/dim; others ₹10,000/dim
192	Use/drive without proper registration/display/fitness	Display contrav.: 2W ₹300; 3W ₹400; LMV ₹500; Other ₹1,000. No reg/suspended: 2W ₹1,000; 3W ₹2,000; LMV ₹3,000; Other ₹5,000
192A	Drive contrary to permit conditions (route/area/purpose)	10,000 / 10,000
194(1)	Overweight/wrong tyres / excess unladen/laden	5,000 + ₹1,000 per excess ton
194(1A)	Load extending beyond limits (lateral/height/front/rear)	As per the annexure table
194(2)	Refuse weighing/remove load before weighing	5,000
194B	Not using a seat belt	500
194C	Extra pillion on a motorcycle	100
194D	Not wearing a helmet	500
194E	Obstructing emergency vehicle passage	1,000
194F	Unnecessary horn / no-horn zone/exhaust cut-out	1,000
196	Driving uninsured / lacking PL insurance (dangerous goods)	2,000 / 4,000

Remember, whenever you break traffic laws, if you do, you will have to pay hefty penalties. Also, for subsequent rule breakers, charges are high.

Conclusion

RTO Ahmedabad is the one body that deals with the issuance of registration certificates, driving licences and other permits, indirectly controlling who can drive and what vehicles can be on the roads of Ahmedabad. Any unfit vehicle is not given a fitness certificate. To ease out the services, Parivahan portal and the Gujarat government have completely digitalised their services.

FAQs

How do I pay an e-challan online in Ahmedabad?
Visit the state traffic police or e-challan portal, enter the challan or vehicle details, choose a payment method and save the receipt.

What are the exact steps to transfer vehicle ownership?
Buyer and seller complete Form 29 and Form 30, submit the RC insurance and address proof, provide NOC if needed and apply on Vahan or at the RTO.

How can I track the delivery of my Smart RC?
Use the tracking link sent by the RTO or check the application status on Vahan with your acknowledgement number.

What is the grievance or appeal process for disputed fines or suspensions?
File a written appeal with the RTO or the designated appellate authority, attach supporting documents, and follow the procedure under the Motor Vehicles Act.

Are there special procedures for commercial permits, such as goods or contract carriage?
Yes, you must submit a separate permit application, fitness certificates, insurance and route details under the permits section on the transport portal.

How is scrappage or fitness renewal handled for old vehicles?
Vehicles must pass fitness tests at authorised centres and follow state scrappage rules for end-of-life vehicles. Contact the RTO for age and inspection criteria.

How do I change my address on my driving licence and RC online?
Use Sarathi for driving licence updates and Vahan for RC updates. Upload proof of new address and follow the online steps or visit the RTO if required.

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