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The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
MV · 1988
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Ch. I
PRELIMINARY
Ch. II
LICENSING OF DRIVERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Ch. III
LICENSING OF CONDUCTORS OF STAGE CARRIAGES
Ch. IV
REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Ch. V
CONTROL OF TRANSPORT VEHICLES
Ch. VI
SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO STATE TRANSPORT UNDERTAKINGS
Ch. VII
CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Ch. VIII
CONTROL OF TRAFFIC
Ch. IX
MOTOR VEHICLES TEMPORARILY LEAVING OR VISITING INDIA
Ch. X
LIABILITY WITHOUT FAULT IN CERTAIN CASES
Ch. XI
INSURANCE OF MOTOR VEHICLES AGAINST THIRD PARTY RISKS
Ch. XII
CLAIMS TRIBUNALS
Ch. XIII
OFFENCES, PENALTIES AND PROCEDURE
Ch. XIV
MISCELLANEOUS
Ch. I
· PRELIMINARY
s. 1
Short title, extent and commencement
s. 2
Definitions
s. 2A
E-cart and e-rickshaw
s. 2B
Promotion of innovation
Ch. II
· LICENSING OF DRIVERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES
s. 3
Necessity for driving licence
s. 4
Age limit in connection with driving of motor vehicles
s. 5
Responsibility of owners of motor vehicles for contravention of sections 3 and 4
s. 6
Restrictions on the holding of driving licences
s. 7
Restrictions on the granting of learner’s licences for certain vehicles
s. 8
Grant of learner’s licence
s. 9
Grant of driving licence
s. 10
Form and contents of licences to drive
s. 11
Additions to driving licence
s. 12
Licensing and regulation of schools or establishments for imparting instruction in driving of motor vehicles
s. 13
Extent of effectiveness of licences, to drive motor vehicles
s. 14
Currency of licences to drive motor vehicles
s. 15
Renewal of driving licences
s. 16
Revocation of driving licence on grounds of disease or disability
s. 17
Orders refusing or revoking driving licences and appeals therefrom
s. 18
Driving licences to drive motor vehicles, belonging to the Central Government
s. 19
Power of licensing authority to disqualify from holding a driving licence or revoke such licence
s. 20
Power of Court to disqualify
s. 21
Suspension of driving licence in certain cases
s. 22
Suspension or cancellation of driving licence on conviction
s. 23
Effect of disqualification order
s. 24
Endorsement
s. 25
Transfer of endorsement and issue of driving licence free from endorsement
s. 25A
National Register of Driving Licences
s. 26
Maintenance of State Registers of Driving Licences
s. 27
Power of Central Government to make rules
s. 28
Power of State Government to make rules
Ch. III
· LICENSING OF CONDUCTORS OF STAGE CARRIAGES
s. 29
Necessity for conductor’s licence
s. 30
Grant of conductor’s licence
s. 31
Disqualifications for the grant of conductor’s licence
s. 32
Revocation of a conductor’s licence on grounds of disease or disability
s. 33
Orders refusing, etc., conductor’s licences and appeals therefrom
s. 34
Power of licensing authority to disqualify
s. 35
Power of Court to disqualify
s. 36
Certain provisions of Chapter II to apply to conductor’s licence
s. 37
Savings
s. 38
Power of State Government to make rules
Ch. IV
· REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
s. 39
Necessity for registration
s. 40
Registration, where to be made
s. 41
Registration, how to be made
s. 42
Special provision for registration of motor vehicles of diplomatic officers, etc
s. 43
Temporary registration
s. 44
Production of vehicle at the time of registration
s. 45
Refusal of registration or renewal of the certificate of registration
s. 46
Effectiveness in India of registration
s. 47
Assignment of new registration mark on removal to another State
s. 48
No objection certificate
s. 49
Change of residence or place of business
s. 50
Transfer of ownership
s. 51
Special provisions regarding motor vehicle subject to hire-purchase agreement, etc
s. 52
Alteration in motor vehicle
s. 53
Suspension of registration
s. 54
Cancellation of registration suspended under section 53
s. 55
Cancellation of registration
s. 56
Certificate of fitness of transport vehicles
s. 57
Appeals
s. 58
Special provisions in regard to transport vehicles
s. 59
Power to fix the age limit of motor vehicle
s. 60
Registration of vehicles belonging to the Central Government
s. 61
Application of Chapter to trailers
s. 62
Information regarding stolen and recovered motor vehicles to be furnished by the police to the State Transport Authority
s. 62A
Prohibition of registration and issuance of certificate of fitness to oversized vehicles
s. 62B
National Register of Motor Vehicles
s. 63
Maintenance of State Registers of Motor Vehicles
s. 64
Power of Central Government to make rules
s. 65
Power of State Government to make rules
Ch. V
· CONTROL OF TRANSPORT VEHICLES
s. 66
Necessity for permits
s. 66A
National Transportation Policy
s. 66B
No bar against permit holders to apply and hold licences under schemes
s. 67
Power to State Government to control road transport
s. 68
Transport Authorities
s. 69
General provision as to applications for permits
s. 70
Application for stage carriage permit
s. 71
Procedure of Regional Transport Authority in considering application for stage carriage permit
s. 72
Grant of stage carriage permits
s. 73
Application for contract carriage permit
s. 74
Grant of contract carriage permit
s. 75
Scheme for renting of motor cabs and motor cycles
s. 76
Application for private service vehicle permit
s. 77
Application for goods carriage permit
s. 78
Consideration of application for goods carriage permit
s. 79
Grant of goods carriage permit
s. 80
Procedure in applying for and granting permits
s. 81
Duration and renewal of permits
s. 82
Transfer of permit
s. 83
Replacement of vehicles
s. 84
General conditions attaching to all permits
s. 85
General form of permits
s. 86
Cancellation and suspension of permits
s. 87
Temporary permits
s. 88
Validation of permits for use outside region in which granted
s. 88A
Power of Central Government to make schemes for national, multimodal and inter-State transport of passengers and goods
s. 89
Appeals
s. 90
Revision
s. 91
Restriction of hours of work of drivers
s. 92
Voidance of contracts restrictive of liability
s. 93
Agent or canvasser or aggregator to obtain licence.
s. 94
Bar on jurisdiction of Civil Courts
s. 95
Power of State Government to make rules as to stage carriages and contract carriages
s. 96
Power of State Government to make rules for the purposes of this Chapter
Ch. VI
· SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO STATE TRANSPORT UNDERTAKINGS
s. 97
Definition
s. 98
Chapter to override Chapter V and other laws
s. 99
Preparation and publication of proposal regarding road transport service of a State transport undertaking
s. 100
Objection to the proposal
s. 101
Operation of additional services by a State transport undertaking in certain circumstances
s. 102
Cancellation or modification of scheme
s. 103
Issue of permits to State transport undertakings
s. 104
Restriction on grant of permits in respect of a notified area or notified route
s. 105
Principles and method of determining compensation and payment thereof
s. 106
Disposal of article found in vehicles
s. 107
Power of State Government to make rules
s. 108
Certain powers of State Government exercisable by the Central Government
Ch. VII
· CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF MOTOR VEHICLES
s. 109
General provision regarding construction and maintenance of vehicles
s. 110
Power of Central Government to make rules
s. 110A
Recall of motor vehicles
s. 110B
Type approval certificate and testing agencies
s. 111
Power of State Government to make rules
Ch. VIII
· CONTROL OF TRAFFIC
s. 112
Limits of speed
s. 113
Limits of weight and limitations on use
s. 114
Power to have vehicle weighed
s. 115
Power to restrict the use of vehicles
s. 116
Power to erect traffic signs
s. 117
Parking places and halting stations
s. 118
Driving regulations
s. 119
Duty to obey traffic signs
s. 120
Vehicles with left hand control
s. 121
Signals and signalling devices
s. 122
Leaving vehicle in dangerous position
s. 123
Riding on running board, etc
s. 124
Prohibition against travelling without pass or ticket
s. 125
Obstruction of driver
s. 126
Stationary vehicles
s. 127
Removal of motor vehicles abandoned or left unattended on a public place
s. 128
Safety measures for drivers and pillion riders
s. 129
Wearing of protective headgear
s. 130
Duty to produce licence and certificate of registration
s. 131
Duty of the driver to take certain precautions at unguarded railway level crossings
s. 132
Duty of driver to stop in certain cases
s. 133
Duty of owner of motor vehicle to give information
s. 134
Duty of driver in case of accident and injury to a person
s. 134A
Protection of Good Samaritans
s. 135
Schemes to be framed for the investigation of accident cases and wayside amenities, etc
s. 136
Inspection of vehicle involved in accident
s. 136A
Electronic monitoring and enforcement of road safety
s. 137
Power of Central Government to make rules
s. 138
Power of State Government to make rules
Ch. IX
· MOTOR VEHICLES TEMPORARILY LEAVING OR VISITING INDIA
s. 139
Power of Central Government to make rules
Ch. X
· LIABILITY WITHOUT FAULT IN CERTAIN CASES
s. 140
Liability to pay compensation in certain cases on the principle of no fault.
s. 141
Provisions as to other right to claim compensation for death or permanent disablement.
s. 142
Permanent disablement.
s. 143
Applicability of Chapter to certain claims under Act 8 of 1923.
s. 144
Overriding effect.
Ch. XI
· INSURANCE OF MOTOR VEHICLES AGAINST THIRD PARTY RISKS
s. 145
Definitions
s. 146
Necessity for insurance against third party risks
s. 147
Requirement of policies and limits of liability
s. 148
Validity of policies of insurance issued in reciprocating countries
s. 149
Settlement by insurance company and procedure therefor
s. 150
Duty of insurers to satisfy judgments and awards against persons insured in respect of third party risks
s. 151
Rights of third party against insurers on insolvency of insured
s. 152
Duty to give information as to insurance
s. 153
Settlement between insurers and insured persons
s. 154
Saving in respect of sections 151, 152 and 153
s. 155
Effect of death on certain causes of action
s. 156
Effect of certificate of insurance
s. 157
Transfer of certificate of insurance
s. 158
Production of certain certificates, licence and permit in certain cases
s. 159
Information to be given regarding accident
s. 160
Duty to furnish particulars of vehicle involved in accident
s. 161
Special provisions as to compensation in case of hit and run motor accident
s. 162
Scheme for golden hour
s. 163
Refund in certain cases of compensation paid under section 161
s. 164
Payment of compensation in case of death or grevious hurt, etc
s. 164A
Scheme for interim relief for claimants
s. 164B
Motor Vehicle Accident Fund
s. 164C
Power of Central Government to make rules
s. 164D
Power of State Government to make rules
Ch. XII
· CLAIMS TRIBUNALS
s. 165
Claims Tribunals
s. 166
Application for compensation
s. 167
Option regarding claims for compensation in certain cases
s. 168
Award of the Claims Tribunal
s. 169
Procedure and powers of Claims Tribunals
s. 170
Impleading insurer in certain cases
s. 171
Award of interest where any claim is allowed
s. 172
Award of compensatory costs in certain cases
s. 173
Appeals
s. 174
Recovery of money from insurer as arrear of land revenue
s. 175
Bar on jurisdiction of Civil Courts
s. 176
Power of State Government to make rules
Ch. XIII
· OFFENCES, PENALTIES AND PROCEDURE
s. 177
General provision for punishment of offences
s. 177A
Penalty for contravention of regulations under section 118
s. 178
Penalty for travelling without pass or ticket and for dereliction of duty on the part of conductor and refusal to ply contract carriage, etc
s. 179
Disobedience of orders, obstruction and refusal of information
s. 180
Allowing unauthorised persons to drive vehicles
s. 181
Driving vehicles in contravention of section 3 or section 4
s. 182
Offences relating to licences
s. 182A
Punishment for offences relating to construction, maintenance, sale and alteration of motor vehicles and components
s. 182B
Penalty for contravention of section 62A
s. 183
Driving at excessive speed, etc
s. 184
Driving dangerously
s. 185
Driving by a drunken person or by a person under the influence of drugs
s. 186
Driving when mentally or physically unfit to drive
s. 187
Punishment for offences relating to accident
s. 188
Punishment for abetment of certain offences
s. 189
Racing and trials of speed
s. 190
Using vehicle in unsafe condition
s. 191
Sale of vehicle in or alteration of vehicle to condition contravening this Act.
s. 192
Using vehicle without registration
s. 192A
Using vehicle without permit
s. 192B
Offences relating to registration
s. 193
Punishment of agents, canvassers and aggregators without proper authority
s. 194
Driving vehicle exceeding permissible weight
s. 194A
Carriage of excess passengers
s. 194B
Use of safety belts and the seating of children
s. 194C
Penalty for violation of safety measures for motor cycle drivers and pillion riders
s. 194D
Penalty for not wearing protective headgear
s. 194E
Failure to allow free passage to emergency vehicles
s. 194F
Use of horns and silence zones
s. 195
Imposition of minimum fine under certain circumstances.
s. 196
Driving uninsured vehicle
s. 197
Taking vehicle without authority
s. 198
Unauthorised interference with vehicle
s. 198A
Failure to comply with standards for road design, construction and maintenance
s. 199
Offences by companies
s. 199A
Offences by juveniles
s. 199B
Revision of fines and penalties
s. 200
Composition of certain offences
s. 201
Penalty for causing obstruction to free flow of traffic
s. 202
Power to arrest without warrant
s. 203
Breath tests
s. 204
Laboratory test
s. 205
Presumption of unfitness to drive
s. 206
Power of police officer to impound document
s. 207
Power to detain vehicles used without certificate of registration permit, etc
s. 208
Summary disposal of cases
s. 209
Restriction on conviction
s. 210
Courts to send intimation about conviction
s. 210A
Power of State Government to increase fine or penalties
s. 210B
Penalty for offence committed by an enforcing authority
s. 210C
Power of Central Government to make rules
s. 210D
Power of State Government to make rules
Ch. XIV
· MISCELLANEOUS
s. 211
Power to levy fee
s. 211A
Use of electronic forms and documents
s. 212
Publication, commencement and laying of rules and notifications
s. 213
Appointment of motor vehicles officers
s. 214
Effect of appeal and revision on orders passed by original authority
s. 215
Road Safety Councils and Committees
s. 215A
Power of Central Government and State Government to delegate
s. 215B
National Road Safety Board
s. 215C
Power of Central Government to make rules
s. 215D
Power of State Government to make rules
s. 216
Power to remove difficulties
s. 217
Repeal and savings
s. 217A
Renewal of permits, driving licences and registration granted under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939
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