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    Objectives & Functions

    Key Objectives:

    • Regulation and Safety: Ensure the safety of road users, including vehicles, drivers, and pedestrians.
    • Efficient Transport System: Facilitate the smooth functioning of road transport through better infrastructure and services.

    • Promoting Green Transport: Encourage the adoption of environment-friendly transportation options like electric vehicles (EVs).

    • Revenue Generation: Through taxes, vehicle registration fees, fines, and other sources, generate revenue for the state.

    Major Functions of the Transport Department:

        Vehicle Registration and Licensing:

      • Registration of Vehicles: All types of motor vehicles must be registered with the department before they are driven on public roads. This includes issuance of Registration Certificates (RC).
      • Issuance of Driving Licenses: The department is responsible for issuing driving licenses for various categories of vehicles, after conducting necessary tests.
      • Renewals and Transfers: It manages the renewal process of licenses and registration, and oversees the transfer of ownership of vehicles.

        • Traffic Management and Safety:

      • Traffic Enforcement: The department enforces traffic rules and regulations through road safety programs, policing, and regular checks on vehicles.
      • Road Safety Initiatives: This includes creating awareness, training programs, and setting up road safety awareness campaigns to reduce road accidents.

        • Regulation of Public Transport:

      • Public Transport Services: The department oversees buses, auto-rickshaws, taxis, and other public transport systems to ensure that they are well-regulated, affordable, and accessible.
      • Regional Transport Offices (RTO): Maharashtra has several RTOs in different districts that cater to vehicle registration, licensing, and other transport-related services.

        • Transport Infrastructure Development:

      • Road Maintenance: The department is involved in the development and maintenance of the road network in the state, including highways, rural roads, and urban infrastructure.
      • Building Transport Corridors: Developing and modernizing roads, bridges, and highways to facilitate the efficient movement of goods and people.

        • Vehicle Taxation and Fees:

      • Collection of Taxes: It is responsible for the collection of road taxes and registration fees, which contribute to the state’s revenue.
      • Road Tax on Vehicles: Different vehicles (private, commercial) are subject to a road tax which varies based on factors like type of vehicle, engine capacity, etc.

        • Promotion of Electric Vehicles (EVs):

      • EV Policy: The department has introduced policies to promote the use of electric vehicles in Maharashtra, offering incentives for electric vehicle buyers and infrastructure development for charging stations.