Notification issued for vehicles with foreign registration

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued the Motor Vehicles Non Transport Vehicles Visiting India Rules, 2022 vide notification GSR 680(E) dated 02.09.2022. These rules formalize the movement of Non-Transport (Personal) vehicles registered in other countries when entering or plying in the territory of India.

The following documents shall be carried in the vehicle(s) operating under these rules during the duration of stay in the country, namely:–

(i)         A valid registration certificate;

(ii)        A valid driving license or international driving permit, whichever is applicable;

(iii)       A valid insurance policy;

(iv)       A valid pollution under control certificate (if applicable in the origin country);

In case the documents referred above are in a language other than English, then an authorized English translation, duly authenticated by the issuing authority, shall be carried along with the original documents.

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Motor vehicles registered in any country other than India shall not be permitted to transport local passengers and goods within the territory of India.

Motor vehicles registered in any country other than India shall be required to comply with rules and regulations made under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 of India.