The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
The Motor Vehicles Act is an important law governing road safety, vehicle registration and licensing, and traffic rules in India.
Summary
The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 is a comprehensive law that governs road safety and traffic regulations in India. The Act covers a wide range of topics, including vehicle registration and licensing, rules of the road, traffic violations and penalties, and insurance requirements for vehicles. The Act aims to promote safety on Indian roads and ensure that vehicles are maintained and operated in a responsible manner. It also establishes a framework for addressing accidents and enforcing traffic laws through the establishment of tribunals and courts. The Act has undergone several amendments over the years to keep up with changing transportation needs and technologies, and to address emerging safety concerns.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title, Extent And Commencement | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 3 | Section 2A: E-Cart And E-Rickshaw | Open |
| 4 | Section 2B: Promotion Of Innovation | Open |
| 5 | Section 3: Necessity For Driving Licence | Open |
| 6 | Section 4: Age Limit In Connection With Driving Of Motor Vehicles | Open |
| 7 | Section 5: Responsibility Of Owners Of Motor Vehicles For Contravention Of Sections 3 And 4 | Open |
| 8 | Section 6: Restrictions On The Holding Of Driving Licences | Open |
| 9 | Section 7: Restrictions On The Granting Of Learner'S Licences For Certain Vehicles | Open |
| 10 | Section 8: Grant Of Learner'S Licence | Open |
| 11 | Section 9: Grant Of Driving Licence | Open |
| 12 | Section 10: Form And Contents Of Licences To Drive | Open |
| 13 | Section 11: Additions To Driving Licence | Open |
| 14 | Section 12: Licensing And Regulation Of Schools Or Establishments For Imparting Instruction In Driving Of Motor Vehicles | Open |
| 15 | Section 13: Extent Of Effectiveness Of Licences, To Drive Motor Vehicles | Open |