Section 120 of MVA : Section 120: Vehicles With Left Hand Control

Explanation using Example

Imagine John, who recently imported a car from a country where vehicles are manufactured with left-hand steering controls. In India, where John resides, the norm is right-hand drive vehicles. According to Section 120 of The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, John is not allowed to drive his imported car on public roads unless it is equipped with a mechanical or electrical signalling device (like indicators) that is approved by the authorities and is in proper working condition. This is to ensure that despite the steering wheel being on the left side, John can still signal his intentions to turn or change lanes to other drivers effectively, maintaining road safety.