Kerala MVD ramps up driving test capacity from 50 to 60 a day, introduces facial recognition for learner’s tests
Kerala's Motor Vehicles Department is increasing daily driving test capacity from 40 to 50 to address application backlogs and is implementing facial recognition for learner's tests. The new policy includes specific slot allocations and a mechanism to deploy substitute inspectors to ensure testing continuity.
Why it matters
These administrative reforms aim to improve public service efficiency and modernize the licensing process through digital authentication, directly impacting thousands of applicants.
As part of a significant reform to address the growing backlog of driving licence applications in Kerala, the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) has increased the number of driving tests that can be conducted in Regional Transport Offices (RTO) and Sub-RTOs (SRTO) from 40 to 50 per day.
During the previous Left Democratic Front (LDF) government, transport offices were permitted to conduct up to 60 driving tests daily before the limit was later reduced to 40.
In a circular issued by Transport Commissioner C.H. Nagaraju, all RTOs and SRTOs have been directed to conduct driving licence tests five days a week for the next three months.
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