What is the use of badge number in driving licence?

A commercial vehicle’s driver is required to display a ‘badge’ issued by the Commissioner along with the name of the authority which has granted an authorisation to drive a public service vehicle, with an identification number.

What is yellow permit badge?

In April, following a Supreme Court order, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways issued a circular, stating that transport licence (yellow badge) was not necessary to drive light motor vehicles, which include cars that weigh less than 7,500 kg.

How do you get a yellow badge?

If you are already holding a valid Driver’s licence to drive a car (LMV), these are the procedures to get a badge number.

1. Go to your concerned RTA office from where your present license has been issued.
2. Apply for fresh learners license (for which you need the following.
3. Book a driving test slot ( you can do this online)

What is the meaning of yellow number plate?

Yellow Plate: By looking at the yellow coloured number plate, you can easily recognize that it is a taxi. Yellow plates are usually mounted in trucks or cabs that you use commercially. Numbers are also written in black colour inside this plate.

What is badge number?

Badge numbers are assigned when a member is appointed and are issued in numerical order. In 2003, special Anniversary badges were approved for wear by those members employed during the Department’s Centennial Year. Anniversary badges can be identified by raised badge numbers and extra engraving.

Can I drive Tata Ace with LMV Licence?

An office order issued in this regard mentioned that, vehicles like TATA 407 Bus and 407 Truck, Taxi, Auto Rickshaw, Auto goods vehicles, TATA ACE etc., can be driven by LMV licence holders without any separate Transport endorsement in the DL.

Can I drive a vehicle with a yellow license plate?

So accordingly any commercial vehicle (vehicles with yellow plate) should be driven only by a person possessing a valid DL, in this case a minimum LMV license with a badge. This is only for light commercial vehicles both passenger and load carriers.

What is the meaning of yellow board car?

Yellow board car denotes that it is a transport vehicle. Other light vehicles are non transport vehicles. For driving a transport vehicle you should have an authorisation to drive the same. In driver’s balance they call it as a badge. Only a badge holder can drive a yellow board vehicle, namely a taxi or a cab.

When is a vehicle a light motor vehicle?

It is what is intended by the provision of the Act, and the Amendment Act 54/1994,” the Bench said. According to the ruling, a transport/commercial vehicle with a gross vehicle with an unladen weight of 7,500 kg or less is considered as a light motor vehicle and no separate endorsement on the licence is required to drive such a vehicle.

Who can drive a heavy vehicle?

Heavy commercial vehicles -passenger carriers and load carrier – should be driven by persons possessing appropriate heavy license with a badge. It may be interesting to know that heavy licenses are given only after you obtain a badge.