The Transport Department of Shimla functions under the provisions of section 213 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
The Transport Department of Shimla is responsible for enforcement of the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, Himachal Pradesh Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1972 and also to ensure enforcement of all the rules framed thereunder.
The Transport Department of Shimla offers different services to facilitate the welfare of road transport and safety, such as the issuance of a license, registrations of vehicles, issuance of permits, etc.
A vehicle insurance policy is mandatory for every vehicle registered at Shimla RTO as per The Motor Vehicle Act, 1988.