RTO (Regional Transport Office) codes are used in India to identity the state or union territory where a vehicle is registered. Each state and union territory has its own unique code, which forms part of the vehicle registration number. These codes help in tracking and managing vehicle registration across the country. Below is a list of RTO codes for all the states and union territory of India.
India has 28 states and Union Territories. Each state and union territory has its own government, laws and culture. The states are large regions with a significant population, while union territories are smaller areas governed directly by the central government. These states and union territories play an important role in India’s political, cultural and economic life.
The Regional Transport Office (RTO), also known as the District Transport Office (DTO) or Regional Transport Authority (RTA), is run by the state governments of India. It works under the Motor vehicles Act, 1988, to ensure the law is followed. The RTO manages driver and vehicle records for the state and is part of the Transport Department of the state government.
The purpose of RTO code is to identify where a vehicle is registered. It is part of the vehicle’s registration number on the number plate, showing its origin. RTO codes help manage vehicle records, driving licenses, and insurance. They also aid in traffic management, ensuring rule compliance, and simplify vehicle ownership and operations for smooth transport services.
RTO Codes are unique identifiers for vehicle registration in India. Each state and union territory has specific RTO codes to manage vehicle records, licenses, and traffic efficiently.
Here is the list of RTO codes of Indian states and Union Territories:
Region | State/UT | RTO Code |
North India | Jammu and Kashmir | JK |
Ladakh | LA | |
Himachal Pradesh | HP | |
Punjab | PB | |
Chandigarh (UT) | CH | |
Haryana | HR | |
Delhi (NCT) | DL | |
Uttarakhand | UK | |
Uttar Pradesh | UP | |
Northeast India | Arunachal Pradesh | AP |
Assam | AS | |
Manipur | MN | |
Meghalaya | ML | |
Mizoram | MZ | |
Nagaland | NL | |
Sikkim | SK | |
Tripura | TR | |
East India | Bihar | BR |
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