Road tax in Andhra Pradesh is a one-time tax that all vehicle owners have to pay at the time of registering a newly purchased vehicle. The government decides the tax based on factors like the cost, type, and age of the vehicle. Read on to know more about how to calculate and pay the AP road tax and what the penalties are for non-compliance.
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The Andhra Pradesh State Government decides the road tax based on the factors mentioned below:
Here are the road tax rates in Andhra Pradesh for private four-wheelers with ULD (Unladen Weight) not exceeding 2286 Kgs:
| Age of the Vehicle | Cost below INR 10 Lakh | Cost above INR 10 Lakh |
| New four-wheeler | 12% | 14% |
| Less than 2 years old | 11% | 13% |
| 2 to 3 years old | 10.5% | 12.5% |
| 3 to 4 years old | 10% | 12% |
| 4 to 5 years old | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| 5 to 6 years old | 9% | 11% |
| 6 to 7 years old | 8.5% | 10.5% |
| 7 to 8 years old | 8% | 10% |
| 8 to 9 years old | 7.5% | 9.5% |
| 9 to 10 years old | 7% | 9% |
| 10 to 11 years old | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| 11 to 12 years old | 6% | 8% |
| More than 12 years old | 5.5% | 7.5% |
The AP road tax for two-wheelers is comparatively low, as the invoice value is often lower than that of a four-wheeler or a commercial vehicle. Here is the proper bifurcation:
| Age of the Vehicle | Road Tax (% of the Invoice Value) | Invalid Carriage |
| New two-wheeler | 9% | INR 901 |
| Less than 2 years old | 8% | INR 829 |
| 2 to 3 years old | 7% | INR 758 |
| 3 to 4 years old | 6% | INR 686 |
| 4 to 5 years old | 5% | INR 615 |
| 5 to 6 years old | 4% | INR 543 |
| 6 to 7 years old | 3.5% | INR 472 |
| 7 to 8 years old | 3% | INR 400 |
| 8 to 9 years old | 2.5% | INR 329 |
| 9 to 10 years old | 2% | INR 257 |
| 10 to 11 years old | 1.5% | INR 186 |
| More than 11 years old | 1% | INR 114 |
The road tax for commercial vehicles is charged quarterly in Andhra Pradesh. Here are the different tax amounts based on a vehicle’s specifications:
| Vehicle Type | Quarterly Road Tax Amount |
| Motorised two-wheelers | INR 47.25 |
| Tri Cycles | INR 51.45 |
| Invalid carriages | INR 18.90 |
| Passenger vehicles | INR 105 - INR 1,514.10 |
The road tax for goods-carrying vehicles in Andhra Pradesh is charged quarterly.
| Vehicle Type | Quarterly Road Tax Amount |
| Goods vehicles | INR 424.20 - INR 2,967.30 |
You can use the steps mentioned below to pay the AP road tax online via the Parivahan Sewa:
If you want to use the offline method to pay the Andhra Pradesh road tax, here are the steps:
These are the penalties imposed on the vehicle owner in case of a late AP road tax payment:
| Period | Amount of Penalty |
| Within one month from the beginning of the quarter, half-year, or year | Half of the amount of the quarterly tax |
| Within two months from the beginning of the quarter, half-year, or year | Equivalent to the amount of the quarterly tax |
| For over two months from the beginning of the quarter, half-year, or year | Twice the amount of the quarterly tax |
| A monthly penalty (vehicles eligible for a lifetime tax/AP road tax) | 2% of the entire road tax amount per month (maximum twice the total tax amount) |
You can pay the road tax online in Andhra Pradesh by using the Parivahan Sewa website. You need to select your state, RTO, and visit the section to pay road tax under the ‘Vehicle Related Services’ section. Now, type in your vehicle registration details and complete your road tax payment.
The road tax in Andhra Pradesh varies based on the vehicle's factors, including its engine capacity, age, type of use, and other factors.
You can calculate the Andhra Pradesh road tax by multiplying the ex-showroom amount of your vehicle by the applicable rate of road tax. For example, 12% of the invoice amount is charged as road tax for a new non-transport four-wheeler with an invoice value of less than INR 10 lakhs.
Yes, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana follow different road tax structures.
The AP road tax for vehicles registered outside Andhra Pradesh depends on the type of vehicle you are using. The road tax is a percentage of your vehicle's invoice value. For example, the road tax amount for a new non-transport two-wheeler is 9% of its invoice amount, and 5% for a two-wheeler older than 4 to 5 years.
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