Govt proposes colour-coded driving licences and raises online driving test pass mark to 75%

The road transport ministry has issued a draft notification proposing sweeping changes to the driving licence regime under the Motor Vehicles Rules. Among the proposals, licences would be colour-coded to distinguish between Indian nationals and foreigners. The draft also seeks to raise the pass mark for the online safe-driving tutorial assessment from 60% to 75%. Life insurance policies would no longer be accepted as proof for licence-related purposes. The draft is open to public comment before any changes are finalised.