India proposes changes to driving license rules

The Central Government has proposed amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules regarding driving license requirements.

The government proposes increasing the passing requirement for the safe-driving tutorial assessment from 60% to 75%.

The government proposes a minimum duration of 30 minutes for the safe-driving tutorial.

The government proposes separate color codes for driving licenses issued to Indian citizens and foreign nationals.

The government proposes including blood group, mobile number and emergency contact details on driving licenses.

The government proposes removing affidavits sworn before an Executive Magistrate or notarised, and life insurance policies, from acceptable documents for age and address verification.

The government proposes fee exemptions for certain online services involving Aadhaar-based verification and updates to personal details.

The government proposes a 15-day timeline for authorities to approve or reject applications for changes to license details.

The government proposes that an address-change application remaining pending for 30 days may be treated as approved.

The proposed changes are not yet in effect and require a final government notification.

These proposed changes apply to applicants for Indian driving licenses.