Important Documents Needed on a Car Road Trip

Written by Udit Varshney

Updated On Oct 15, 20232 min read

A road trip is a perfect getaway from our hectic lives. But a road trip can turn stressful if you don’t have the documents if asked by someone. Let’s look into such important documents to keep handy.

Road trips are one of the best ways of refreshing oneself from our busy and hectic work schedules. However, there are certain documents that you must carry with you on a road trip in order to enjoy the fun time to the fullest. In the absence of these documents, you might get stopped at any time for general inspections on the highways. Thus, you should carry all the necessary documents for a road trip whenever you plan to go out on one.

Important Documents Needed on a Car Road Trip

Necessary Documents to Carry on a Road Trip

The Motor Laws of our country state that every car should have specific documents while travelling on public roads. When on a road trip, there is a high chance of the police asking you for the car’s documents. Some of the documents to keep handy during a road trip are:

1. Registration Certificate: The most important document for a vehicle is its registration certificate, i.e, RC. It is a legal document that proves that the vehicle is registered and that it is not stolen. The RC has a lot of details including the registered number of your vehicle, name of vehicle owner, the chassis number of the vehicle, etc.

2. Certificate of Insurance: On a road trip, it is essential to carry a valid car insurance certificate. According to the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, every car on a public road must be covered under any insurance policy.

3. Driving License of the Driver: Driving license is an essential document to be carried all the time by a driver regardless of a road trip. It is a legal document issued by the RTO ( Regional Transport Office ). Be sure that whoever is going to take a turn to drive is also carrying a driving license.

4.PUC ( Pollution Under Control ) Certificate: A PUC is a document showing that the smoke or gas emitted by the vehicle is meeting the emission standards set by the authority. The PUC is issued by the pollution kiosk in the nearest petrol pumps. If you are caught without a PUC, you can be penalized.

Disclaimer

This article is issued in the general public interest and meant for general information purposes only. Readers are advised not to rely on the contents of the article as conclusive in nature and should research further or consult an expert in this regard.

Written by Udit Varshney

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Udit has built B2C segments across various industries and has had significant contributions to the insurance sector. Udit in his last stint helped set out the last mile vertical, which soon became the go-to logistics name for daily needs, In his free time, Udit likes to write and listen to poetry.