Driving test at RTO not must from June 1

New Delhi, May 22

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The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has disclosed that from next month onwards private driving schools will be authorised to conduct tests and provide the necessary certificates for obtaining a driving licence.

The new rules prescribe severe punishments for driving by minors. It consists of a Rs 25,000 fine and potential action against the parents, along with cancellation of the vehicle’s registration certificate.

Under the new regulations, driving training centres must possess a minimum of one acre of land. However, if they are conducting driving tests for four-wheelers, they are required to have at least two acres. Additionally, these centres must offer adequate training facilities.