Section 112 of MVA : Section 112: Limits Of Speed

Explanation using Example

Imagine you are driving your car in a city where the maximum speed limit is 50 km/h, as notified by the Central Government and indicated by traffic signs. According to Section 112(1) of The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, you must not drive your car faster than this speed limit. If you were to drive at 70 km/h, you would be violating the law and could be subject to penalties such as fines or points on your driving license.

Now consider a scenario where there is a particular road near a school zone. The State Government, concerned about children's safety, decides to implement a lower speed limit of 30 km/h on that road. Pursuant to Section 112(2), they issue a notification and place traffic signs indicating the new speed limit. You, as a driver, are required to adhere to this new limit when driving through the school zone, despite the general city limit being 50 km/h.

Lastly, if you are driving near a military base where military exercises are being conducted, you may see vehicles moving at speeds not conforming to the usual traffic rules. This is because Section 112(3) exempts military vehicles from these speed regulations while they are part of military maneuvers, as long as the maneuvers are within the specified area and period given in a notification under the Manoeuvres, Field Firing and Artillery Practice Act, 1938.