Section 4 of MVA : Section 4: Age Limit In Connection With Driving Of Motor Vehicles

Explanation using Example

Imagine a 17-year-old named Rohit wants to drive a car to his college, which is located on a busy street in his city. According to Section 4(1) of The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, Rohit is not legally allowed to drive the car in any public place because he is under the age of eighteen. However, if Rohit had a motor cycle with an engine capacity not exceeding 50cc, he could legally drive it since he is over sixteen years of age.

In another scenario, Priya, who is 19 years old, wishes to work as a delivery driver using a light commercial vehicle. Under Section 4(2), she cannot drive a transport vehicle in public places until she turns twenty, so she must wait another year before she can take the job.

Lastly, if Arjun, who is 22 years old, applies for a licence to drive a heavy transport vehicle, he must first ensure that he meets the age criteria specified in Section 4(3). Since he is above twenty years of age, he is eligible to apply for a learner's licence or driving licence for that class of vehicle.