Learner's License Of Other State Valid permit to drive in BLR?

lambuhere1 · 27th August 2008, 10:41

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Hi

Quick question from my friend. He has a Learner's license from other state. Will he be eligible to drive in Bangalore ? Will he be breaking the law.

Its known that Driver's license issued anywhere in India makes your eligible to drive anywhere in India, but what about LL?

Your thoughtful replies are eagerly awaited.

gd1418 · 27th August 2008, 11:25

Learner's licence is specific to a city and is not even valid within the other cities in that State also. it is only the permanent Driver's licence that is valid throughout India.

Well, that was the law when I with my Learner's licence issued from the Varanasti RTO came to Delhi in 1977 and applied for a permanent licence. I was told to get a permanent licence from Varanasi itself, and in the the process was informed that I could not even get a permanent licence from Ghaziabad as well.

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Originally Posted by lambuhere1

Hi

Quick question from my friend. He has a Learner's license from other state. Will he be eligible to drive in Bangalore ? Will he be breaking the law.

Its known that Driver's license issued anywhere in India makes your eligible to drive anywhere in India, but what about LL?

Your thoughtful replies are eagerly awaited.

lambuhere1 · 27th August 2008, 11:31

GD

Thanks for your information.

But when I was going through the rto link of Karnataka

Organisation Chart

9. Currency of learner’s licence:
- Learner’s licence is valid for the period of six months.
- This licence is valid throughout India.

Is this still applicable ? Can anyone be kind enough to confirm ?

aka_iitd · 27th August 2008, 12:41

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Originally Posted by lambuhere1

GD

Thanks for your information.

But when I was going through the rto link of Karnataka

Organisation Chart

9. Currency of learner’s licence:
- Learner’s licence is valid for the period of six months.
- This licence is valid throughout India.

Is this still applicable ? Can anyone be kind enough to confirm ?

Learners license is valid throughout India. But permanent license is to be got from the same place otherwise you need to apply Learners license again.

lambuhere1 · 27th August 2008, 13:06

Aka,

Thanks for the information. Will convey the same to my friend.

ph03n!x · 27th August 2008, 13:51

Like already posted, Learner's license is valid all over India, but you must have a valid license holder with you all the time when you are behind the wheels.

lambuhere1 · 27th August 2008, 14:00

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Originally Posted by ph03n!x

Like already posted, Learner's license is valid all over India, but you must have a valid license holder with you all the time when you are behind the wheels.

Does this apply for two wheelers also ?

I know that it applies for 4 wheelers ? But two wheelies ... Thats a Question mark for me. I am dumbfounded when asked

mjothi · 27th August 2008, 14:04

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Originally Posted by lambuhere1

Does this apply for two wheelers also ?

I know that it applies for 4 wheelers ? But two wheelies ... Thats a Question mark for me. I am dumbfounded when asked

Yes. Irrespective of the number of wheels you should have a valid license holder with you

snaronikar · 27th August 2008, 14:05

Yes...it applies to all type of LL's (be it 2 wheeler or 4 wheeler) you get from RTOs.

lambuhere1 · 27th August 2008, 14:14

Bingo,

Then it appears that my friend needs to have his buddy with him always. Good News. Else he may have to pay the penalty, isnt it

mjothi · 27th August 2008, 14:23

Yes. Pay fine. but how much? Well, depends on what mood the cop is

But, minimum should be 100 I guess.

lambuhere1 · 27th August 2008, 16:22

Just saw my friends LL. It appears that the permanent residence is one state and temporary another state. Will that be an issue if he needs to get DL. He has all the documents of permanent state.

Why is it that I always get to see such surprises I dont understand

Waiting for your replies

gd1418 · 27th August 2008, 20:21

Thank you all for the update. I wasn't aware of this. This must have been introduced later. Makes sense though. What intrigues me is that if the LL is valid throughout India, then what is the hitch in getting a permanent licence from anywhere as long as one completes the documentation formality of that region?

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Originally Posted by lambuhere1

- Learner’s licence is valid for the period of six months.
- This licence is valid throughout India.

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Originally Posted by aka_iitd

Learners license is valid throughout India. But permanent license is to be got from the same place otherwise you need to apply Learners license again.

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Originally Posted by ph03n!x

Like already posted, Learner's license is valid all over India,

PatchyBoy · 27th August 2008, 21:08

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Originally Posted by gd1418

Thank you all for the update. I wasn't aware of this. This must have been introduced later. Makes sense though. What intrigues me is that if the LL is valid throughout India, then what is the hitch in getting a permanent licence from anywhere as long as one completes the documentation formality of that region?

Whoever told you that rules are to facilitate simple life? That is the way it is buddy. LL is valid all over India, no matter where you get it. But you have to go back to the same RTO for your permanent license.

AFAIK, you cannot get a LL from one RTO and go for your permanent license to another RTO in the same city.

Cheers,

Rajan

clevermax · 27th August 2008, 21:09

Learner's license is NOT for driving! It is for learning.

For that:

1) A person with a valid DL should accompany the learner in the vehicle.
2) Only allowed during daytime. (Upto 6 PM I guess)

27th August 2008, 10:41	#1
lambuhere1 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: @ Driver's Seat @ Posts: 730 Thanked: 108 Times	Learner's License Of Other State Valid permit to drive in BLR? Mods: Can you kindly merge it with the appropriate thread, if any ? Couldn't find it though Hi Quick question from my friend. He has a Learner's license from other state. Will he be eligible to drive in Bangalore ? Will he be breaking the law. Its known that Driver's license issued anywhere in India makes your eligible to drive anywhere in India, but what about LL? Your thoughtful replies are eagerly awaited.
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27th August 2008, 11:31	#3
lambuhere1 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: @ Driver's Seat @ Posts: 730 Thanked: 108 Times	GD Thanks for your information. But when I was going through the rto link of Karnataka Organisation Chart 9. Currency of learner’s licence: - Learner’s licence is valid for the period of six months. - This licence is valid throughout India. Is this still applicable ? Can anyone be kind enough to confirm ? Last edited by lambuhere1 : 27th August 2008 at 11:32.
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lambuhere1 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: @ Driver's Seat @ Posts: 730 Thanked: 108 Times	Aka, Thanks for the information. Will convey the same to my friend.
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ph03n!x Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 2,602 Thanked: 6,158 Times	Like already posted, Learner's license is valid all over India, but you must have a valid license holder with you all the time when you are behind the wheels.
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snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,845 Thanked: 31 Times View My Garage	Yes...it applies to all type of LL's (be it 2 wheeler or 4 wheeler) you get from RTOs.
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lambuhere1 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: @ Driver's Seat @ Posts: 730 Thanked: 108 Times	Bingo, Then it appears that my friend needs to have his buddy with him always. Good News. Else he may have to pay the penalty, isnt it
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27th August 2008, 14:23	#11
mjothi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,290 Thanked: 233 Times View My Garage	Yes. Pay fine. but how much? Well, depends on what mood the cop is But, minimum should be 100 I guess.
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lambuhere1 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: @ Driver's Seat @ Posts: 730 Thanked: 108 Times	Just saw my friends LL. It appears that the permanent residence is one state and temporary another state. Will that be an issue if he needs to get DL. He has all the documents of permanent state. Why is it that I always get to see such surprises I dont understand Waiting for your replies
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clevermax Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tvm/Amsterdam Posts: 2,112 Thanked: 2,897 Times View My Garage	Learner's license is NOT for driving! It is for learning. For that: 1) A person with a valid DL should accompany the learner in the vehicle. 2) Only allowed during daytime. (Upto 6 PM I guess)
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