Getting a driver's license in India is a lengthy and hectic process sometimes. Initially, you as an applicant must fill out various forms and approach multiple authorities to get authorization and registration. All such organization’s complications of the driver's license process also increase the scope of corrupt practices in the system, which ultimately affects road safety in India.

To improve such issues and to make a fair & easy process, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is introducing some major changes to regulations in India.

Key changes in the rules from June 1

1. Applicants will have the option of taking the driving test at the nearest centre of their choice instead of the current practice of taking the test at the respective regional transport offices (RTOs). The government will issue certificates to private players authorizing them to conduct the driving test. 

2. The penalties for driving a vehicle without a valid license are stricter now, with fines ranging from Rs.1,000 to Rs.2,000. Moreover, if a minor is found driving a vehicle, action can be taken against his parents, and a heavy fine of Rs.25,000 will be imposed. In that case, the vehicle registration certificate will also be cancelled. 

3. The documentation required for obtaining a driver's license has also been streamlined with specific necessities. This means the ministry will inform the applicants beforehand of the specific documents required for the type of license they are looking to obtain. 

4. To make India's roads more environmentally sustainable, the ministry is looking at ways to phase out 9,000 old government vehicles and improve the emission standards of others. 

5. However the application process for a driver's license is still the same. Applicants can apply & submit their application online through the official website of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways —https://parivahan.gov.in/.  Or the other hand the applicants can also visit their respective RTOs to file an application through a manual process.