Driving License: Now forget the old license, know the benefits of smart card driving license.

Driving License: With time the world has become smart, and now the driving license has also changed from the old booklet to the modern smart card driving license. This new smart card looks like a credit or debit card and contains a microprocessor chip, in which all the details of the driver remain safe. This card is more convenient and secure than old-fashioned notebook-like licenses.

Form 7 Rule 16 (2): What does it mean?

If you have used your smart card on the back of your driving license Form 7 Rule 16 (2) If you see it written, it means that it is a laminated and chip containing card. All your information is stored in this chip.

• During vehicle checking, the officer can scan this chip and see all your details.
• While applying smart card you should Form 7 Rule 16 (1) And Form 7 Rule 16 (2) Will be given:
  1. Rule 16 (1): Smart card without chip.
  2. Rule 16(2): Smart card with chip.

If you want to apply for smart card driving license, you have to Form 7 will fill. After this, the card you will receive will have either Rule 16 (1) or Rule 16 (2) written on it.

Features of Smart Card: Tamper proof and secure

smart card driving license Is issued by the Regional Transport Office (RTO). It is not only technologically advanced but also completely tamper proof Also, it is almost impossible to fake it or tamper with it.

• driver in this biometric information And the details are stored in the RTO server.
• chip’s 64 KB memory Which keeps your license, vehicle and personal information secure.

Benefits of smart card driving license

1. portable and durable: It is easier to handle and maintain than the old license.
2. fast access to information: Information can be obtained only by scanning the chip during checking.
3. Fraud Protection: Since it is tamper proof, it is difficult to fake it.
4. long lasting: This plastic card does not get spoiled for a long time.

How to apply for driving license

If you want to apply for a smart card driving license, follow this procedure:

1. visit website

   Government of India Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Go to the official website of Parivahan.gov.in.

2. Select Driving License Service
   • online services From the dropdown menu Driving License Services Click on Options.
   • own State and RTO area Select.
3. Fill the form and upload documents
   • Fill all your information like name, address, date of birth etc.
   • Required documents like:
     • id proof
     • age proof
     • Address proof Scan and upload.
4. Upload photo and signature
   • Upload your recent photograph and digital signature.
5. Book DL Test Slot
   • If necessary, driving test slot book it.
6. pay fees
   • Pay the fees through online payment option.
7. give test in rto
   • Go to RTO at the scheduled time and take the driving test.

Note: After passing the test, your smart card driving license will be sent to your address through post.

Why is smart card important?

Smart cards are not just a technological advancement but it is an important step towards ensuring road safety and driver identification.

• It is an effort to make the transportation system in India modern and safe.
• Accurate driver information can be immediately available during vehicle checking and accidents.