Government plans colour-coded driving licences for citizens, foreign nationals
The Indian Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed new regulations for driving licences, including colour-coded cards to distinguish between Indian and foreign nationals. The draft also mandates the inclusion of blood type and emergency contact information on the cards.
Why it matters
These changes aim to streamline administrative processes and enhance road safety and emergency response capabilities for all drivers in India.
Government plans colour-coded driving licences for citizens, foreign nationals left Road Transport Ministry has proposed raising the qualifying threshold for the safe-driving tutorial assessment from 60-75%, alongside a fee waiver for select online driving licence services completed via Aadhaar authentication. (Representational image) Getty Images/iStockphoto Getty Images/iStockphoto https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/lv3qgo/article71615884.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/iStock-1307527527%201.jpg naveen0301 City Traffic in India The ministry also proposed accepting affidavits and life insurance policies as proof of age and address to prevent misuse New Delhi The Road Transport Ministry has proposed introducing separate colour schemes for driving licences issued or renewed for Indian and foreign nationals, alongside doing away with affidavits sworn before an executive magistrate or notary as proof of age and address.
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