Section 201 of MVA : Section 201: Penalty For Causing Obstruction To Free Flow Of Traffic

Explanation using Example

Imagine you are driving through a busy street and you come across a car parked right in the middle of the road, causing a massive traffic jam. The car has been left unattended, and there's no sign of any accident or breakdown. This situation is a classic example of Section 201 of The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 being applied.

In this scenario, the owner of the improperly parked car can be fined up to five hundred rupees for causing an obstruction in the free flow of traffic. If the traffic police arrive and determine that the car has not been involved in an accident, they can immediately impose the penalty.

However, if the car had been involved in an accident, the penalty would not be imposed until after the necessary inspection formalities were completed. Additionally, if the car needed to be removed by a government-authorized agency, the owner would also be responsible for the removal charges.

Moreover, if the car had broken down unexpectedly and the owner was in the process of getting it towed, the penalty under this section would not apply, recognizing the unforeseen nature of vehicle breakdowns.