All Karnataka Vehicle RTO Code List

Karnataka’s road tax system plays a crucial role in the state’s transport infrastructure. Road tax is a law-mandated charge levied on vehicles plying on roads in Karnataka, India. The revenue generated through road tax charges contributes to the maintenance and enhancement of road connectivity.

The Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Karnataka serves as the administering and regulating authority for overseeing vehicle-related services in the state, including issuing vehicle registration, granting permits, issuing and renewal of driver’s licenses, collection of road tax, controlling pollution, and the enforcement of road safety regulations within Karnataka. One of the distinctive features of this system is the allocation of unique RTO codes to different regions/functional zonal within the state. There are over 67 RTOs spread across Karnataka that carry out all transport-related activities. These RTO codes are used to identify and for registering vehicles in a special jurisdiction. It also plays a pivotal role in facilitating convenient access to and maintenance of the database.