Table of Contents
- 1 Can I drive a car not registered in my name in India?
- 2 Can I use my friend’s car in India?
- 3 Who can drive private cars in India?
- 4 Can I own a car but not be the registered keeper?
- 5 Who can drive personal car?
- 6 Is it illegal to drive a car without registration number?
- 7 What is the new registration mark for new vehicles in India?
Can I drive a car not registered in my name in India?
There is no restriction as such for driving a vehicle registered in another person’s name as long as the registration papers of the vehicle and your licence are current. No police officer can fine you for just driving a vehicle belonging to another person on that ground only.
Can I drive a car not owned by me?
If you don’t have your own insurance policy (either on your own car including DOC cover, as a named driver on the car owner’s policy, or standalone temporary cover), you will not be legally covered to drive. Remember that it’s not the car that’s insured – it’s the driver.
Can I use my friend’s car in India?
So long as you have a valid driving licence, the car is a private car, has a valid insurance, and you drive it with your friend’s consent, there is no issue. Provided you drive it for your own personal use.
Can I drive another person’s car?
There’s no limit to how many people can drive the car, so any friends or family, who have your permission, are legally insured to drive it. This type of car insurance is far less common, as most people only have one, or a few, named drivers added to their existing policy.
Who can drive private cars in India?
Permanent licence The age of the applicant should be 18 years old and she/he should clear the driving exam. The process of applying is made online and hence the complete process is pretty simple and hassle-free. The permanent licence is issued for private vehicles like cars and bikes.
Can I drive car which is not in my name?
Yes! As long as you have its RC (Registration Certificate), you can drive it anywhere in India.
Can I own a car but not be the registered keeper?
The owner of a vehicle is the person or company that bought the vehicle or somebody who was given the vehicle as a gift. The owner is not necessarily and does not have to be the registered keeper or be the day to day user/driver of the car.
Who can travel in private car in India?
In India, we have 4+1 seater cars, 6+1 seater cars and even 7+1 seater cars in the private segment. Legally, in a 4+1 seater car, a maximum of only 4 passengers can be seated excluding the driver. Similarly, in 6+1 & 7+1 seater cars, the passenger limit is 6 & 7 excluding driver.
Who can drive personal car?
The rear of a personal driver’s license. Government reiterates commercial driving license not a requirement to drive a passenger vehicle or carrier registered for commercial uses. Do you have a personal driving license?
Can I drive a car registered in another person’s name?
There is no restriction as such for driving a vehicle registered in another person’s name as long as the registration papers of the vehicle and your licence are current. No police officer can fine you for just driving a vehicle belonging to another person on that ground only.
Is it illegal to drive a car without registration number?
Every vehicle must be registered under the Motor Vehicles Act of 1989. It is considered illegal to drive without a registration number. Whenever a vehicle either two wheeler, three wheeler or four wheeler comes out of the showroom then it is given a temporary registration number. Do you get new license plates on used car?
Can I use a vehicle registered in another state in Karnataka?
You can use a vehicle registered in another state for a maximum of 1 year without having to pay road-tax. If you stay beyond 1 year you’ll have to pay road-tax from the date you brought the vehicle into Karnataka. You would need a NOC from the original RTO in case you want to re-register your vehicle in the new state.
What is the new registration mark for new vehicles in India?
In order to facilitate seamless transfer of vehicles, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways vide notification dated August 26, 2021, has introduced a new registration mark for new vehicles i.e. “Bharat series (BH-series)”.