Post reorganisation of Uttar Pradesh in 2000, Uttarakhand State came into existence. The Transport Department of Uttarakhand is headed by the Transport Commissioner, Uttarakhand.
The Transport Department of Uttarakhand functions under the provisions of Section 133 A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939.
The main objective of Uttarakhand Transport Department is to bring in the enforcement of the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
The Transport Department of Uttarakhand ensures road safety and an economic transport service for the movement of passengers and goods on the roads of Uttarakhand.
Uttarakhand Transport Department offers different services to facilitate the welfare of road transport and safety, such as issuance license, registrations of vehicles, issuance of permits, etc.
A car insurance policy is mandatory for every vehicle registered at Uttarakhand RTO as per The Motor Vehicle Act, 1988.