Can vehicles be driven without license in India? check out details

ZeeBiz WebTeam | Jul 28, 2024, 09:56 AM IST

In India, vehicles with a maximum speed of 25 km/h or less are often categorized differently from conventional motor vehicles and may have specific regulations. Here’s a breakdown:

 

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EV rules

EV rules

EV without a driving license

To promote the use of electric vehicles (EVs) the government has given the liberty to some EV vehicles to be operated by people without driving licenses. However, not all EVs can be driven without a license. 

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MORTH

MORTH

MORTH

According to the rules of MORTH, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, EV's top speed is 25 km per hour. They do not require any kind of driving license or registration to drive on the road.

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No challan

No challan

No challan 

If you buy an EV with a maximum top speed of 25 km per hour, you will never have to pay a challan for overspeeding and can drive it without a license. In such a situation, even if the traffic police catch you, they will question you and if you answer their questions correctly, your challan will not be issued.

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EVs without license

EVs without license

EVs without license 

In India, two-wheelers with engine capacity less than 50cc and top speed not exceeding 50 kmph do not require a driving license. RC is also not required for these vehicles and in such a situation you do not have to visit RTO for registration.

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