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Old 27th August 2008, 10:41   #1
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Learner's License Of Other State Valid permit to drive in BLR?

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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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Old 27th August 2008, 11:25   #2
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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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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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Old 27th August 2008, 11:31   #3
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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 ?

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Thanks for your information.

But when I was going through the rto link of Karnataka

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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.
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Old 27th August 2008, 13:06   #5
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Aka,

Thanks for the information. Will convey the same to my friend.
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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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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
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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
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Yes...it applies to all type of LL's (be it 2 wheeler or 4 wheeler) you get from RTOs.
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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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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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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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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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- Learner’s licence is valid for the period of six months.
- This licence is valid throughout India.
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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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Like already posted, Learner's license is valid all over India,
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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.

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Old 27th August 2008, 21:09   #15
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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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