The Varanasi RTO ensures the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Transport Department of Varanasi ensures the regulation of road transport and safety-related matters.
The Varanasi RTO Department is headed by the transport commissioner and is responsible for the public transport system in the city of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
A motor insurance policy is mandatory for every vehicle registered at Varanasi RTO as per The Motor Vehicle Act, 1988.