The Latest Breaking News from Motor Vehicles

Delivery of driving licence and RC: RTO offices across Kerala hamstrung due to staff shortage

Kerala Motor Vehicles Department struggles to distribute driving licences and registration certificates due to lack of personnel.

The Hindu · Feb 18, 2024

Robin bus owner Baby Gireesh arrested, released on bail

Police arrest bus operator Baby Gireesh from Erattupetta in connection with cheque bounce case. He was granted bail after being produced before magistrate. Family members allege authorities exacting revenge over Robin Bus row. Bus currently under Motor Vehicles department custody for permit violation and non-payment of fines.

The Hindu · Nov 26, 2023

Former child actor and High Court lawyer Dinesh Menon dies

I. Dinesh Menon, 57, a Kerala High Court lawyer and former child actor in Malayalam films, passed away in Kochi on Monday due to a heart attack. He acted in 17 films, winning a National Award for Best Child Actor for his role in Vadaka Veedu (1979). He was also…

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

Seat belts must for heavy vehicle drivers, front-seat passengers from Sep. 1

Wearing seat belts will be made mandatory for drivers and front-seat passengers in heavy vehicles, including KSRTC buses, from September 1. Transport Minister Antony Raju.

The Hindu · Jun 9, 2023

MVD issues free driving licences to tribals under ‘Gothra Sewa’ scheme

The Motor Vehicles department (MVD) has launched a special scheme to provide two-wheeler driving licences to tribal residents of Mankulam panchayat of Devikulam thaluk in Idukki after imparting free training to them.

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

Rights panel files case against AI camera exemption for Ministers

The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has filed a case against the exemption given to Ministers from the purview of the AI cameras installed by the Motor Vehicles department in the State.

The Hindu · Apr 29, 2023

MVD inspects tourist vehicles at Paliyekkara toll plaza, Kodungalloor

Violations like powerful headlamps, laser lights, smoke machines detected

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2022

Kerala releases book on road safety, rules to be included in higher secondary curriculum

Minister says Transport department will take the lead to amend Central Motor Vehicles Act to enable students who pass higher secondary exam to apply for driving license without taking a learner’s license

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2022

Overloaded lorries: truck owners’ association demands action by VACB

Inaction by MVD and police alleged

The Hindu · Sep 17, 2022