Notification issued for greater facilitation of citizens in the issue of International Driving Permit across the country
The Ministry
of Road Transport and Highways has issued a notification on 26 August 2022 for
greater facilitation of citizens in the issue of International Driving Permit
(IDP) across the country.
India, being a signatory to Convention on International
Road Traffic of 1949 (Geneva Convention), is required to issue IDP as provided
under this Convention, for the acceptance of the same on reciprocal basis with
other countries.
Currently, the format, size, pattern, colour etc. of the
IDP being issued was differing across States in India. Due to this, many
citizens were facing difficulties with their respective IDP in foreign
countries.
Now, through this amendment, the format, size, colour
etc. for IDP has been standardized for issuance across India, and in adherence
to the Geneva Convention. Provision for QR code to link the IDP with the
Driving License has also been made. A comparison of vehicle categories across
various Conventions and Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 has also been added
for facilitation of regulatory authorities. Helpline numbers and email have
also been provided.