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Kerala's Motor Vehicles Department introduces a hazard perception test from December, the first in India, to assess drivers' ability to anticipate and react to road dangers, aiming to reduce accidents.
Oman issued/renewed over 300,000 expat driving licences in 2025, exceeding citizen renewals, showing a 56% surge in licensing transactions since 2021.
Perhaps the most welcoming news for drivers is the restoration of the 30-day grace period for expired licences. Under the original Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, drivers had a 30-day window after their licence expired to renew it without facing penalties or legal issues.
To manage increased demand, Kerala will boost daily driving test slots to 50, introduce mobile facial recognition for learner's tests, and ensure five-day weekly testing for three months.
Kerala Police booked 2,936 motorists for drunk driving during a six-day campaign, inspecting 67,979 vehicles. Licence suspension was recommended for 662 offenders.
Serial violators of crucial road safety rules will find that their driving licences will not be renewed automatically. Instead, they will be sent back to the Regional Transport Office (RTO) to prove their driving competence through a rigorous driving test all over again.
To improve the quality of public transport, the government plans to introduce an automated route management system for all stage carriage buses.
Driving licence applicants face delays due to the crashed Parivahan website, halting approvals and online downloads. Over 4000 files are piled up, impacting various services.
Responding to this, the minister said Kerala would study the provisions carefully before taking a call.
At 50, Safiya, from Kadavallur Padinjarathumuri, is the third woman in Kerala to obtain a Hazardous Goods Driving License.
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