In Brief
- Driving tutorial pass mark may increase to 75% to enhance road safety.
- Some driving licence services could be provided free of cost.
- Driving tutorials must last at least 30 minutes with a qualifying 70% initial score.
- Online licence change applications to be approved or rejected within 15 days.
Proposed changes to driving licence norms aim for safer roads
The government has proposed new norms for issuing driving licences, including raising the pass mark for the mandatory safe-driving tutorial to 75%. Currently, learners must score at least 70% to qualify the tutorial. The draft seeks to make this assessment more stringent by increasing the required score, with the tutorial duration set at a minimum of 30 minutes. Alongside these changes, the proposal suggests that select driving licence services will be offered free of charge to applicants. This move aims to ease the burden on citizens and facilitate smoother licence processing.
The draft regulations also outline a defined procedure for submitting online applications to modify driving licence details, such as name or address changes. Licensing authorities will be required to approve or reject such applications within 15 days of receipt. In case of rejection, authorities must provide the reasons for their decision to ensure transparency. These steps are part of a broader effort to modernise the licensing process, enhance road safety, and improve service delivery to citizens.
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TOI India - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/new-norms-for-dl-driving-tutorial-pass-mark-may-rise-to-75-select-licence-services-to-be-free/articleshow/135100709.cms
