By law a vehicle should display its registration number on the front and rear side. All number plates are required to be in modern Arabic numerals with Latin letters. In short, the registration number of a vehicle should be readable and clearly visible. However, as we Indians love to decorate each and everything we own, a vehicle’s number plate is not an exception.While plying on the road, we all have noticed several self-proclaimed BOSS, BOYZ, SAI. Along with these numerous words which appear to be written in Devanagari i.e. Hindi and Marathi fonts are also a common sight. As fancy as these words may seem, they are misleading in most cases. To guess the actual registration number from a fancy number plate, one has to contemplate the possible numbers which make a word like BOYS or BOSS.

Decades ago, people used to read articles only in the print form. However, today, you are reading this article in a digital form – probably on a smartphone, laptop, etc., which are also novel inventions. Printing was a revolutionary technology back in the day, but things have changed. Similar technological advancements have changed the structure and texture of a driving license (DL). Earlier, the DL used to be like a tiny diary or a booklet. Now, they have changed into Smart Cards. Read ahead to know more about it and how to apply for a smart card driving license.

A newly purchased car or bike should bear a temporary registration number before it leaves the premises of the showroom or the vehicle dealership. It is a legal obligation that no vehicle should be driven on public roads without a permanent registration number. Since the permanent registration may take some time, temporary vehicle registration is mandatory to move the vehicle from the dealer to the registering authority.

Learning to drive makes you feel independent. At the same time, it is obvious to feel nervous if you are a first-time driver. The process of acquiring the driving license and actually driving a vehicle can be slightly difficult for some of us. However, no test can be difficult if you are thoroughly prepared for it. Keep reading to know more.

It was a special birthday for Raj. He had turned 22 and his father promised him a brand-new hatchback as a gift. The condition was to get a driving license. Raj had already applied for a learner’s license and joined a driving school a month ago. Raj took to driving like fish to water. He aced his driving training and was closer to getting a driving license.

Any kind of ‘test’ can make people nervous. This stands true for a learning license test as well. It is understandable that you have applied for a learning license and are eager to ride your bike or drive your car. But there is a hurdle. You have to clear the learning license test to be able to move closer to legally riding/driving your vehicle on Indian roads.

A driving license is not a mere document that you need to carry around at all times. It is proof of identity as well. In today’s digital age, driving license is issued in the form of a smart card. These cards have their own set of benefits over the traditional diary-like driving license.

Losing a driving license is like losing a key to your vehicle. You cannot drive your four-wheeler or ride your two-wheeler without a valid driving license as it is a punishable offense. Thus, you have to carry it with you all the time. In case you lose your driving license, it is suggested to apply for a duplicate driving license at the earliest.

Acquiring a learning license (LL) is the very first step towards becoming an authorized driver in India. However, the applicant is required to pass a test before the LL is issued. You can book a test slot through your state’s Regional Transport Office’s (RTO) website.

It is mandatory by law to possess a valid driving license before driving a vehicle on Indian roads. An expired driving license isn’t a valid document. Thus, you need to renew it in order to stay on the right side of the law. The validity of a driving license is 20 years, which is a long period. You need to renew it before it gets expired or when you reach 50 years of age.