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Delivery of driving licence and RC: RTO offices across Kerala hamstrung due to staff shortage

Kerala Motor Vehicles Department struggles to distribute driving licences and registration certificates due to lack of personnel.

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MVD to crack down on motorbike racing on NH bypass

MVD cracks down on reckless motorbike racing on Edappally-Aroor bypass, deploying personnel at night to ensure road safety.

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MVD to clear RC and driving licence card backlog

Transport Minister announces printing of registration certificates and driving licenses to clear backlog caused by unpaid dues.

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Delay in clearing dues by MVD hits delivery of driving licences, registration certificates

Over 7 lakh people in Kerala affected by delay in printing and delivery of driving licences and vehicle registration certificates due to unpaid dues.

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A Partnership in AI: MVD to Distribute OBSBOT Camera Solutions

MVD will distribute OBSBOT's AI conferencing and production cameras to systems integrators and resellers across North America.

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Surprise raid by Vigilance unearths corruption at Kumily check post

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Steps for smooth conduct of State School Arts Festival

Ensure foolproof security & food safety at State School Arts Festival in Kollam starting Jan 4. Emergency services, MVD, KSRTC, lifeguards, counselling centre & green protocol. Ulsavam mobile app for online registration & result declaration.

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Robin bus resumes operation, intercepted at two points

After a brief lull, the stage is set for the Motor ‘Vehicle Department (MVD) and Robin – a contract carriage bus, to play yet another round of cat and mouse on the State’s roads.

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Kerala govt’s work to achieve zero road deaths during Sabarimala pilgrimage gets praise

A project for Sabarimala pilgrims during the Makaravilakku festival designed by the Kerala government’s Motor Vehicle Department was recognised among the top interventions from across the country for improving road safety

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Notification on city entry of buses from Goshree isles needs clarity: stakeholders

Kochi residents doubt if all 120 private buses from Goshree Islands and North Paravur will be allowed to enter city. Stakeholders raised concerns over provisions that may hinder entry. KSRTC withdrew 32 and 17 buses previously. Notification needs clarity on permit variation for private buses. Traffic congestion may worsen if…

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MVD intercepts Robin bus again, slaps fine citing permit norm violations

MVD and Robin bus in stand-off; MVD intercepts bus, slaps fines; locals object; bus resumes journey; MVD claims violation of permit norms; bus owner accuses MVD of connivance with KSRTC; KSRTC launches new service; TN MVD also cracks down; Centre relaxes permit norms; MVD claims no permission for stage-carriage service.

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₹3.70 lakh annual lease for every e-car of MVD, says RTI query

MVD pays ₹3.7 lakh/yr for 71 e-cars leased from ANERT. This amounts to ₹4.95 crore in 8-yr lease period. Funds sourced from KRSA, which gets portion of fines collected for traffic rule violations. E-cars have been maintained well, but range issues limit deployment. CNG-run vehicles better option due to fuel…

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Kerala Motor Vehicles dept. and ‘Robin’ play cat and mouse again

Pathanamthitta town in Kerala sees cat-and-mouse game between MVD and Robin bus. MVD fined ₹7,500 for permit violation. Court order allowed bus to resume service, but MVD intercepted again. Owner to challenge in court. MVD cites permit violation, owner blames monopoly attempt. Stand-off since Sept. 1. Robin bus has gained…

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School picnic cancelled after tourist bus operators fail to produce inspection certificates in Kochi

Govt school's 200 student picnic to Ooty cancelled due to buses not having mandatory inspection cert. MVD found buses not conforming to fitness norms. Bus owners misled school, violating rules like vehicle location tracking device, speed limiting device, dysfunctional lights, etc. Fitness cert cancelled, buses must be produced for fresh…

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No fitness certificates for vehicles without seat belts, camera: MVD

MVD has made seat belts and CCTV cameras mandatory for drivers and co-passengers of goods/stage carriers to clear annual vehicle fitness check-up. Intensive checking is yet to begin, but those who meet safety parameters will be issued certificates. Private bus operators and truck drivers are yet to comply, but majority…

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Private bus operators suspected of violating colour codes with unpermitted graphic works

Private bus operators in Kozhikode are illegally using graphics and stickers on their vehicles, violating the colour code rules set by the State Transport Authority. Passengers can report such violations to the police or MVD officials for prompt action.

The Hindu

MVD to offer training to private bus drivers in socially responsible driving

MVD to introduce compulsory training for private bus drivers in Kozhikode to promote social responsibility. 10,000 drivers below age 30 to be covered in phased manner. Recent safety audit exposed dangerous driving habits of young drivers. Enforcement actions intensified against rash and reckless driving.

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Free-left turns are not really free in Kochi

TRC to address traffic snarls due to narrow/non-existent/encroached free-left turns at junctions in November. Road users, enforcement personnel complain of PWD, NHAI, civic agencies failing to ensure free left turns. Traffic police cabins, footpaths, haphazard parking obstructing free left turns. NATPAC, SiRST, MVD, police must ensure wide free left turns,…

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TRACK for Corporation’s involvement in traffic management in Kozhikode

TRACK proposes Kozhikode Corporation involve traffic wardens to manage city traffic. Police & MVD lack legal responsibility, Road Safety Authority not developed. Traffic wardens, local people, can act effectively.

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Kochi City police considering making police clearance certificate mandatory for private bus employees

Kochi City police consider PCC for private bus employees to improve safety. Joint drive by police & MVD launched. Bus operators cooperate, but question punishment regime. Data shows police keeping close tab on buses; 2,096 drivers booked for rash driving & drunk driving. Passengers embolden erring drivers.

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Police, MVD to join hands to crack whip on erring private buses

Kochi: AG convenes meeting to take stringent action against erring private bus operators. City police & MVD to join hands & conduct joint drives in various points. City police to conduct drives in 50 points.

The Hindu

Stand-off between MVD, bus operator reaches a boiling point

MVD seizes bus of Robin Travels operating service to Coimbatile, citing violation of MV Act 66(1). Bus operator to approach Kerala High Court for contempt of court action. MVD claims operators misinterpreted revised national permit norms, while operators allege monopoly of K-SWIFT buses. MVD sources say other operators run services…

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Uniform mandatory for private bus cleaners, says Kerala human rights panel

Kerala Human Rights Commission orders private bus cleaners to wear uniform and nameplate. MVD asked to take action against those who don't comply. Complaint filed by Shoufar Navas from Cheruvayur. MVD issued order in June 2022 making uniform mandatory.

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Buses with AITP can operate much like stage-carriage buses, say MVD officials, bus operators

MVD to enforce AITP rules; operators cite Central Motor Vehicle Rules allowing them to collect passengers en route; KSRTC unable to roll out new buses due to lack of funds; Baby Gireesh's bus with AITP withdrawn from service; MVD to ensure buses adhere to technical parameters; court orders being vetted.

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SiRST inks MoU with Edappal-based IDTR for road safety research

SiRST, a non-voting member of the Asia Pacific Road Safety Observatory, imparted road safety training to 7,000 people in Kerala, inking an MoU with IDTR to focus on research. It has been working to avert road accidents, providing education, engineering, emergency medical care and evaluation. It has also been engaged…

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