For those who are worried about forgetting their driving license, the solution is now on your mobile. By saving digital copies of your driving license and vehicle registration (RC) in government-recognized apps like DigiLocker and mParivahan, you can get rid of the hassle of carrying physical documents every time.

How to save DL in Digi-Locker?

Install the DigiLocker app (Android/iOS) enter your mobile number and Aadhaar number, and complete the registration with the help of OTP. Login with a username and 6-digit PIN. Tap on “Get Issued Documents” and search for “Driving Licence”.

What to do if stopped by traffic police?

Select your state, enter the DL number, and then press the “Get Document” option. On allowing data sharing, your license will start appearing in “Issued Documents”. If asked by the traffic police, you can go to the app and show your license on the screen.

How does the mParivahan app work?

The mParivahan app is specifically for documents related to the transport department - DL and RC can be uploaded in it. You can easily share documents by generating a QR code in it. Information about the challan status, if any, and where the vehicle is towed is also available within the reporting tool.

How valid are digital documents?
The central government has advised the states since 2018 to consider the documents stored in Digi-Locker and mParivahan as valid. The Ministry of Transport clarifies that the "digital form" has been recognized under the Motor Vehicles Act, of 1988.

How much will be the challenge for forgetting the papers?
Driving without DL or RC can be costly. Without DL - a fine up to ₹5,000, without RC - ₹5,000, without insurance - ₹2,000, without pollution certificate - ₹10,000 and without a helmet - ₹1,000. Therefore, only by keeping digital documents, you can avoid getting challenged.

Process of protection through the app

Download Digi-Locker or mParivahan app. Register in the app - through mobile/Aadhar OTP. Download or upload documents like DL, RC, PUC, etc. in digital form. When the police stop you on the road, show the document on the screen - he is bound to accept it. If a hard copy is available, you can show it along with the screen, but the digital form is valid.

Why is this digital solution necessary?

Now the rules of heavy fines are applicable under the new MV Act (2019) - the challan can be up to ₹23,000, as seen in previous cases. With the help of the app, time and energy are saved - you also avoid the need to collect documents again and again.

Keep your digital documents safe in the app.

Keeping digital documents has now become legal and convenient. Through government apps like DigiLocker and mParivahan, you can keep DL, RC PUC, and other important papers in the mobile itself. The traffic police accept them, so you are free from physical counting. The simplest way to avoid fines and hassles is to keep your digital documents safe in the app and drive without worry.

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