Telangana Govt introduces Road Safety Cess On New Vehicles from March 1

The State government is introducing a Road Safety Cess on the purchase of new vehicles from March 1, with an aim to raise dedicated funds for strengthening traffic management and accident prevention systems.

Orders formalising the decision were issued by the Transport Department



late on Wednesday under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act.

The cess will be collected at the time of registration of non-transport vehicles. Officials said the additional levy has been structured based on the vehicle category, with rates ranging from Rs 2,000 to Rs 10,000.