Benefits of Driving License PVC Card
- Replacing traditional paper-based license
- Durability, water resistance, longevity
- Security features like holograms
Understanding PCV Licensing
- PCV stands for "passenger carrying vehicle"
- Two license categories: D1 for minibuses, D for buses/coaches
Licensing Requirements in India
- Initial PDF learner license
- Convenience of ordering PVC card online
A driving license PVC card is a modern form of identification. It has replaced the traditional paper-based driving license. PVC cards offer durability, water resistance, and longevity. They are embedded with security features like holograms. These features prevent counterfeiting and unauthorized duplication.
PCV stands for Passenger Carrying Vehicle. The requirements for obtaining a PCV licence are similar to those for goods vehicles. There are two PCV licence categories: Category D1 for minibuses with 9 to 16 passenger seats and Category D for buses and coaches with over 16 seats.
You need a PSV operator’s licence if your vehicle carries nine or more passengers and payment is taken for carrying them. This is called "hire or reward".
The Government has no plans to allow PSV drivers to drive large goods vehicles without obtaining a Category C HGV licence.
In India, you first get a Learner licence in PDF format when applying for a driving licence. This format is difficult to carry around. You can order a Driving licence PVC card online with one click. This is a better alternative to the paper-based licence.
In the 2019 fiscal year, 295 million vehicles were registered in India. There were 225 registered vehicles for every 1,000 residents that year. Currently, this number exceeds 500 vehicles per 1,000 residents. Every Indian resident needs a driving licence to drive a car.