TL;DR
Karnataka will introduce mandatory geofencing for vehicle fitness certificates to ensure physical inspections and combat corruption at RTOs.
The Karnataka transport department is set to implement mandatory geofencing for vehicle fitness certificates, a move aimed at eradicating malpractices and curbing the influence of middlemen at Regional Transport Offices (RTOs). This GPS-based system will ensure that vehicles undergo physical inspection at designated locations before their fitness certificates are processed.
Under the new system, vehicle owners will be required to bring their vehicles to specific inspection points. Field officers will then conduct physical checks and upload photographs as proof of inspection, digitizing the process and enhancing transparency. This initiative aligns with broader efforts by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to establish automated testing stations for assessing vehicle roadworthiness.
