Draft notification of the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2026

Updated on: 15th Oct, 2026

location Central

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, revising requirements for driving licence applications, including acceptable proof of address, age and identity, safe-driving tutorials, and driving licence formats. The draft rules also introduce online procedures for updating licence particulars, provisions for surrendering vehicle categories, and fee exemptions for specified services, including changes to address and contact details. Stakeholders may submit objections and suggestions within 30 days of the notification being made available to the public.

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