Police Check Awareness - India
Documents for General Vehicles
- Driving License (Valid)
- Registration Certificate (RC)
- Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate
- Insurance Certificate
Documents for Two-Wheelers
- Driving License (2-wheeler category)
- Registration Certificate (RC)
- PUC Certificate
- Insurance Certificate
- Helmet (Mandatory for rider & pillion)
Documents for Commercial Drivers
- Commercial Driving License (Heavy/Light Motor Vehicle)
- Registration Certificate (RC)
- PUC Certificate
- Insurance Certificate
- Fitness Certificate of Vehicle
- Permit for Route / Area
Documents for Truck Drivers
- Heavy Vehicle Driving License
- Registration Certificate (RC)
- PUC Certificate
- Insurance Certificate
- Fitness Certificate
- Goods Carriage Permit
- Valid Tax Paid Receipt
What To Do When Police Stops You
- Stay calm and respectful.
- Show required documents when asked.
- You can show documents digitally via DigiLocker or mParivahan.
- Police cannot seize your original Driving License if you show it digitally.
- If police misbehaves, note their badge ID and file a complaint.
- Use official helplines for support.