As per the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, anyone who wishes to use a motorized vehicle on a public street should mandatorily hold a valid driving licence. If you’ve been a resident of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep (LD) and have been wondering how to easily obtain a driving licence without needing to pay for the services of a middleman or a broker, our article here should help you with all the information you need. It will even guide you on how to get a driving licence offline and online in Lakshadweep. It even provides you with information on how to get an international driving licence or a duplicate driving licence in Lakshadweep.
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Types of Driving Licence (DL) in Lakshadweep (LD)
Akin to other states and UTs, even in Lakshadweep, there are three main categories of driving licences –
- Driving license for 2-wheeler without gear: You should file an application to obtain this driving licence if you want to use a moped or a gearless scooter with an engine of less than 50cc
- Driving license for Light Motor Vehicle (LMV): You should file an application to obtain this driving licence if you want to use a geared two-wheeler with engine of more than 50cc or a non-commercial four-wheeler
- Driving license issued for transport vehicles: You should file an application to obtain this driving licence if you want to use a commercial vehicle
Lakshadweep (LD) Driving Licence (DL) – Eligibility Criteria
As is the case throughout the nation, even in Lakshadweep, one who wants to obtain a driving licence should satisfy the below conditions –
- Should be 16 years of age or older to be eligible to use a motorcycle with an engine of less than 50cc
- Should be 18 years of age or older to be eligible to use a motorcycle with an engine capacity of more than 50cc and a four-wheeler like a car or an SUV.
- Should be 20 years of age or older to be eligible for driving a heavy transport vehicle
- Should know of all the traffic rules
- Should hold a temporary driving licence for at least 30 days but not above 180 days to be able to apply for a permanent DL.
Documents Required for Driving Licence in Lakshadweep
In order to get a Driving Licence in the UT of Lakshadweep, a self-attested copy of all the documents mentioned in the list below should be given to the RTO.
Just one of the below age proofs-
- Birth Certificate
- Educational certificate
- Passport
- Certificate from a state/ central government if you are an employee
Just one of the below address proofs
- Passport
- Voter’s ID
- Ration card
- Certificate obtained from a state/ central government or a local body if you are an employee of them
- LIC policy bond
Other documents:
- Application form 4
- Application form 5 if applying for commercial driving license
- Original learner’s license
- 3 passport size photographs
How to Apply for Driving Licence Offline in Lakshadweep (LD)?
In Lakshadweep, to obtain a driving license, all the steps mentioned in the list below should be followed-
- Step 1: Get an application form from the RTO
- Step 2: The same form can be even downloaded from the official website and the printed copy needs to be submitted to the RTO.
- Step 3: Fill the following details:
- Full Name
- Father’s Name
- Residential Address
- Educational Qualification
- Date of Birth
- Place of Birth
- Blood Group
- Identification Mark
- Step 4: Provide the address and age proofs and passport-size photos to the RTO.
- Step 5: Get an appointment for the first round of the test, in which the RTO tests your knowledge of traffic rules is tested.
- Step 6: On passing the test, you’ll be issued a learner’s licence. You can apply for a permanent DL after holding a learner’s licence for at least 30 days but not more than 180 days.
How to Apply for Driving Licence Online in Lakshadweep?
In Lakshadweep, the steps given in the list below should be followed to apply for a driving licence online –
- Step 1: Go to www.lakshadweep.gov.in and go the Transport section.
- Step 2: Choose the Driving Licence option
- Step 3: Obtain the application form by downloading it and print it
- Step 4: Deposit the filled form to the RTO
- Step 5: Deposit all the required documents that are mentioned above
- Step 6: Obtain a slot from the RTO for the driving test
- Step 7: Once you pass this test, you will get the driving license in 2 to 3 weeks
Steps to Check Driving Licence Application Status Online:
Steps to check driving licence status online through State Transport Department website:
Like everywhere else in India, even in Lakshadweep, one can check the status of his driving licence application using any of the two available methods. One of these two methods is to figure out the status of the DL application through the official website of the State Transport Department of Lakshadweep. An alternative method is to figure out the status of the driving licence on the website of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highway. You can check the status of the DL using the first method by following the below steps-
- Step 1: Visit the website of the Transport Department of Lakshadweep
- Step 2: Click on ‘DL and LL registration’ option.
- Step 3: A new page will load, in which, click on ‘Know your application status’.
- Step 4: Enter your application number
- Step 5: Click on the ‘Submit’ button and you will be shown the status of your application.
Steps to check driving licence status online through the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways official website:
Below, we have given you a step-wise process to figure out the status of driving licence application through the second method-
- Step 1: Go to parivahan.gov.in.
- Step 2: Click on ‘Driving license-related services’.
- Step 3: Select the state you reside in.
- Step 4: Click on ‘Verify status’ option on the new page that loads
- Step 5: Provide your application number and DOB
- Step 6: Fill in the correct captcha code.
- Step 7: You will be shown the status of your driving license.
How to Apply for a Duplicate Driving Licence in Lakshadweep?
Documents required while applying for a duplicate driving license in Lakshadweep
Seen below is a list of all the documents that are required to be submitted to the RTO to obtain a duplicate copy of the driving licence in Lakshadweep-
- Application form LLD
- FIR copy if the DL is stolen
- Challan clearance report issued by traffic police in case of commercial driving license
- Form 1
- Copy of Age Proof and Address Proof
- Copy of Original licence
- License number if the license is stolen
It should be noted here that all the Xerox copies should be attested by a gazetted officer or notary before being they are submitted to the RTO
Steps to apply for a Duplicate Driving Licence in Lakshadweep
The steps given below should be followed once the fee for the duplicate driving licence is paid to the RTO-
- Step 1: Completed form LLD at the RTO.
- Step 2: A fee of Rs. 200
- Step 3: On successful verification, the applicant receives a duplicate copy of driving license on the same day
Please note that you will have to apply for a fresh licence in case you don’t remember the driving licence number
How to Renew Driving Licence in Lakshadweep?
Just like in other states and UTs of India, even in Lakshadweep, a driving licence for a non-commercial vehicle is valid for 20 years or until the holder gets 50 years old (whatever comes earlier). On expiration, it needs to be renewed every 5 years. On the other hand, the validity of a commercial driving licence is just 3 years.
Documents required for renewal of driving license in Lakshadweep
- Form 9
- A photocopy of Expired driver’s licence.
- Form 1A is required in case the driver’s age is more than 40 years
- 2 passport size photographs.
- Self-attested copies of age proof and address proof.
- Receipt of payment of application fee of Rs.200/-
Steps to apply for a Duplicate Licence in Lakshadweep
The process of getting a driving licence can be initiated either online or offline depending on your convenience.
Offline Procedure:
- Step 1: Go to the RTO and obtain the required form from there
- Step 2: Submit the filled form along with the necessary documents to the RTO
- Step 3: On successful verification of the documents, the applicant is given the renewed license the same day.
Online Procedure:
- Step 1: Go to the official transport website of Lakshadweep government
- Step 2: Download the form
- Step 3: Print the form and fill it
- Step 4: Submit the form to the RTO along with the required documents
- Step 5: A duplicate DL is issued after successful verification.
How to apply for an International Driving Licence in Lakshadweep?
It’s very easy to obtain an international driving licence in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. All you simply need to do is to visit the RTO and apply for the international driving licence after the submission of the below documents. There is no test for getting an international driving licence but you need to hold a permanent driving licence to be eligible for obtaining the international permit.
Documents required for getting an International Driving License in Lakshadweep
Given below is a list that names all the documents that should be submitted to the RTO when applying for an international driving licence
- Nationality proof
- Attested copy of the permanent driving license, visa and passport
- Attested copy of a residence proof
- 5 passport-sized photos
- Medical Form 1-A
Steps to apply for a Duplicate Licence in Lakshadweep
- Step 1: Go to the official website of the RTO and choose the renewal option.
- Step 2: Pay a fee of Rs.200 for the duplicate licence
- Step 3: Provide the RTO with the required documents and collect the duplicate DL on successful verification of the documents
Driving Test Procedure in Lakshadweep
Like everywhere else in the country, even in Lakshadweep, the test for driving licence is conducted as per Rule 15 of Motor Vehicle Act, 1988. The test is held in the presence of a Motor Vehicle Inspector from the RTO who is the invigilator. He fails or passes a candidate based on his performance. The applicant needs to take his own vehicle to the test which should be of the same category for which he has applied for a licence. In case he doesn’t have such a vehicle, he can use the vehicle of the motor driving school.
Test for Two-Wheeler & Three-Wheeler:
In case of the driving licence test for a 2 and a 3 wheeler, the candidate is required to ride inside a border and ride in a pattern of figure ‘8’ without resting his feet on the ground. Once satisfied, the invigilator asks the applicant to ride on the road, where he judges how well the candidate can control the vehicle in real-world conditions.
Test for Four Wheeler
The driving test for DL for a 4-wheeler stays fundamentally the same as the test for 2 or 3-wheeler as even in this case, the invigilator tests how comfortable when is with driving. For this test, the candidate has to drive on an ‘H’ marked on the testing ground without coming in contact with any of the pillars. Once the candidate has performed to satisfaction, the invigilator asks him to drive on a public road, where the applicant is judged on how he drives in real-world conditions. He is marked passed if he drives to invigilator’s satisfaction. On failing, he can apply for a re-test after 7 days. A nominal fee is required to be paid for the re-test.
Tips for Clearing Your Driving Test:
- Practice well before giving the test
- Don’t be nervous during the test
- Reach the testing ground a bit early to avoid last-minute delays
- Drive smoothly
- Turn off the ignition only when the vehicle has come to a complete halt
- Make use of turn indicators when changing direction.