Statutory Archive

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Sections Index.

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Act Title

Motor Vehicles Act 1988

Collection

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Responsibility of Owners of Motor Vehicles for Contravention of Sections 3 and 4

Permitting Unlicensed or Under...

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Restrictions on Driving of Transport Vehicles

Driving Transport Vehicle With...

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Restrictions on Driving of Motor Cab and Motor Cycle

Driving Motor Cab/Motorcycle i...

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Grant of Learner's Licence

N/A (Licensing Procedure)...

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Grant of Driving Licences

N/A (Licensing Procedure)...

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Form and Contents of Licences to Drive

N/A (Licensing Form)...

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Licensing Authority

N/A (Administrative)...

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Driving Schools and Establishments

Running Unregistered Driving S...

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Authorisation to Drive in India

Driving Without Appropriate Au...

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Currency of Licences to Drive Motor Vehicles

Driving with Expired Licence (...

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Renewal of Driving Licences

Driving with Expired Licence B...

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Revocation of Driving Licence on Grounds of Disease or Disability

Driving After Licence Revoked ...

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Orders Refusing or Revoking Licences and Appeals Therefrom

N/A (Appeal Procedure)...

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Learner's Licence for Driving Motor Vehicles of a Particular Class

Violating Learner's Licence Co...

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Power of Licensing Authority to Disqualify from Driving

Driving While Disqualified...

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Power of Courts to Disqualify

N/A (Judicial Remedy — trigger...

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21-22

Suspension and Cancellation of Driving Licence on Conviction; Effect of Disqualification Order

N/A (Administrative/Procedural...

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Removal of Disqualification

N/A (Application Procedure)...

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24-26

Extent of Driving Licence; Suspension Pending Disqualification; Driving Licence of Persons Residing in India

N/A (Administrative/Procedural...

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Necessity for Conductor's Licence

Acting as Conductor Without Va...

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Grant of Conductor's Licences

N/A (Licensing Procedure)...

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29-38

Disqualification, Revocation, Appeals and Provisions Relating to Conductor's Licences

Various — Conductor Offences (...

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Necessity for Registration

Using Unregistered Motor Vehic...

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Registration — Where to Be Made

N/A (Administrative Procedure)...

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Registration of Motor Vehicles

N/A (Registration Procedure)...

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Special Provisions for Registration of Motor Vehicles of Diplomatic Officers

N/A (Special Provision)...

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Temporary Registration

Using TR After Expiry...

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Production of Vehicles for Inspection

Failing to Produce Vehicle Whe...

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Refusal of Registration

N/A (Administrative Provision)...

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46-49

Registration Marks; Display; Two States; Validity of Certificates

Improper Number Plate Display ...

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Transfer of Ownership

Failure to Transfer RC Within ...

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51-52

Transfer by Operation of Law; Alteration of Motor Vehicle

Illegal Vehicle Alteration (Se...

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Suspension of Registration

Driving Vehicle with Suspended...

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54-55

Cancellation of Registration; Cancellation of Registration for Offence

N/A (Administrative Action)...

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Certificate of Fitness for Transport Vehicles

Operating Transport Vehicle Wi...

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57-98

Permits for Transport Vehicles — Stage Carriage, Contract Carriage, Goods Carriage, Private Service Vehicle and Special Permits

Using Transport Vehicle Withou...

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112

Limits of Speed

Exceeding Prescribed Speed Lim...

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113

Limits of Weight and Limitations on Use

Exceeding Permissible Weight /...

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114

Power to Restrict Use of Vehicles

Using Vehicle on Restricted Ro...

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115

Power to Restrict Plying of Vehicles — State Authority

Using Vehicle on Prohibited Ro...

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116

Traffic Signs

Disobeying Traffic Signs...

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117

Parking Places and Halting Stations

Parking in Non-Designated Area...

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118

Driving Regulations

Violation of Driving Regulatio...

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119

Duty to Obey Traffic Signs

Disobeying Traffic Signs...

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120-121

Vehicles to be Driven in Conformity with Directions; Traffic Control During Emergency

Disobeying Police Officer / No...

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122

Leaving Vehicle in Dangerous Position

Leaving Vehicle in Dangerous P...

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123

Riding on Running Board, etc.

Riding on Running Board / Foot...

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124-126

Prohibition on Driving Vehicle Exceeding Permissible Dimensions; Projecting Loads; Carrying Persons on Goods Vehicles

Carrying Unauthorised Passenge...

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127

Removal of Vehicles Left on Highways

N/A (Enforcement Power)...

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128

Safety Measures for Drivers and Pillion Riders

Not Wearing Seat Belt / Not We...

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129

Wearing of Protective Headgear

Riding Two-Wheeler Without Pro...

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130

Maintenance of Vehicle in Good Condition

Failing to Produce Documents o...

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131-133

Duty of Driver to Stop; Duty to Provide Name; Duty Not to Interfere with Controls

Failure to Stop / Failure to I...

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134

Duty of Driver in Case of Accident and Injury to a Person

Failing to Stop/Help/Report Af...

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134A

Protection of Good Samaritans

N/A (Protection Provision)...

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135

Schemes for Golden Hour Treatment of Accident Victims

N/A (Scheme Provision)...

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136-136A

Inspection of Vehicles by Police; Speed Governors and Seat Belt Devices

Failing Inspection / Operating...

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137-138

Appointment of Motor Vehicles Officers; Power to Make Rules for Control of Traffic

N/A (Administrative Provisions...

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139

Power of Central Government to Make Rules

N/A (Rule-Making Power)...

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140

Liability to Pay Compensation in Certain Cases on the Principle of No Fault

N/A (Compensation Provision)...

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141-144

Provisions Supplementary to Section 140; Extent of Liability; Refund of Compensation; Award of Compensation Under No-Fault Principle

N/A (Compensation Framework)...

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145

Definitions for Chapter VII

N/A (Definitions)...

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146

Necessity for Insurance Against Third-Party Risks

Using Motor Vehicle Without Va...

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147

Requirements of Policies and Limits of Liability

N/A (Policy Requirements)...

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148-150

Validity of Policies; Liability of Insurer; Rights of Third Parties Against Insurers

N/A (Insurance Framework)...

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151-153

Settlement Between Insurer and Insured; Bankruptcy of Insured; Effect of Death on Claims

N/A (Civil Framework)...

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154-157

Saving of Rights; Duty of Insured to Notify; Transfer of Certificate; Duty to Surrender Certificate

Failure to Notify Insurer / Su...

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158-161

Production of Insurance Certificate; Collision Claims; Compensation in Hit-and-Run Cases

N/A (Compensation Provisions)...

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162-164

Refund to Insurer; Scheme for Reporting Accidents; Scheme for Third-Party Compensation

N/A (Scheme Provisions)...

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164A-164B

Scheme for Reporting Accidents; Motor Vehicle Accident Fund

N/A (Fund Provisions)...

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165

Claims Tribunals

N/A (Tribunal Constitution)...

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166

Application for Compensation

N/A (Compensation Application)...

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167

Option Regarding Claims for Compensation in Certain Cases

N/A (Election of Remedy)...

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168

Award of the Claims Tribunal

N/A (Compensation Award)...

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169-172

Procedure, Powers and Obligation of Claims Tribunal; Recovery of Money; Interim Award

N/A (Procedural Provisions)...

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173

Appeals

N/A (Appeals Provision)...

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174-176

Recovery of Money from Insurer; Claims to be Paid Forthwith; Power of Central Government to Make Rules

N/A (Enforcement Provisions)...

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177

General Penalty for Offences

Any MVA Violation Without Spec...

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177A

Penalty for Violation of Road Regulations

Violating Road Regulations Und...

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178

Penalty for Travelling Without Pass or Ticket

Travelling in Stage Carriage W...

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179

Disobeying Orders of Authorities — Obstruction

Disobeying Orders of Traffic A...

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180

Allowing Unauthorised Persons to Drive Vehicles

Allowing Unlicensed Person to ...

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181

Driving Vehicles in Contravention of Section 3 or Section 4

Driving Without Valid Driving ...

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182

Driving Vehicles in Contravention of Section 19 — Driving While Disqualified

Driving While Licence is Disqu...

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183

Driving at Excessive Speed — Overspeeding

Driving at Excessive Speed (Ov...

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184

Driving Dangerously

Driving Dangerously / Rash and...

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185

Driving by a Drunken Person or by a Person Under the Influence of Drugs

Driving Under Influence of Alc...

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186

Driving When Mentally or Physically Unfit

Driving When Mentally or Physi...

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187

Punishment for Offences Relating to Accidents

Hit-and-Run — Failing to Stop,...

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188-190

Penalty for Abetment of Certain Offences; Racing and Trials of Speed; Using Vehicle in Unsafe Condition

Street Racing / Using Unsafe V...

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191-196

Sale of Vehicle in or Alteration to Non-Compliance; Connivance in Commission of Offences; Using Vehicle Without Registration/Permit/Insurance; Using Vehicle for Hire Without Permit

Multiple: Unregistered Vehicle...

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197-200

Taking Vehicle Without Authority; Unauthorised Interference with Vehicle; Fraudulent Application for Driving Licence/RC; Conviction to be Endorsed

Taking Vehicle Without Authori...

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199A

Offences by Juveniles

Juvenile Committing Traffic Of...

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200-206

Compounding of Offences; Penalty for Causing Obstruction; Restrictions on Licensing; Limitation of Time; Power of Police Officers; Presumption of Culpability

N/A (Procedural Provisions)...

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207-210

Power to Detain Vehicles; Checkpoints; Summary Disposal; Cognizance of Offences

N/A (Enforcement Infrastructur...

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210A-210B

Revision; Constitution of Road Safety Councils and Committees

N/A (Governance Provisions)...

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211

National Road Safety Board

N/A (Institutional Provision)...

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212-217

Restriction on Use of Vehicles at Accidents; Power of Central Government; Protection of Action Taken in Good Faith; Application of Act to Government Vehicles; Repeal and Saving

N/A (Miscellaneous Provisions)...

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PENALTY_TABLE

Complete MVA 1988 Penalty Table — Post-2019 Amendment

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MVA Sections Index.

Metadata

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Short Title, Extent and Commencement

Definitions

Necessity for Driving Licence

Age Limit in Connection with Driving of Motor Vehicles

Responsibility of Owners of Motor Vehicles for Contravention of Sections 3 and 4

Restrictions on Driving of Transport Vehicles

Restrictions on Driving of Motor Cab and Motor Cycle

Grant of Learner's Licence

Grant of Driving Licences

Form and Contents of Licences to Drive

Licensing Authority

Driving Schools and Establishments

Authorisation to Drive in India

Currency of Licences to Drive Motor Vehicles

Renewal of Driving Licences

Revocation of Driving Licence on Grounds of Disease or Disability

Orders Refusing or Revoking Licences and Appeals Therefrom

Learner's Licence for Driving Motor Vehicles of a Particular Class

Power of Licensing Authority to Disqualify from Driving

Power of Courts to Disqualify

Suspension and Cancellation of Driving Licence on Conviction; Effect of Disqualification Order

Removal of Disqualification

Extent of Driving Licence; Suspension Pending Disqualification; Driving Licence of Persons Residing in India

Necessity for Conductor's Licence

Grant of Conductor's Licences

Disqualification, Revocation, Appeals and Provisions Relating to Conductor's Licences

Necessity for Registration

Registration — Where to Be Made

Registration of Motor Vehicles

Special Provisions for Registration of Motor Vehicles of Diplomatic Officers

Temporary Registration

Production of Vehicles for Inspection

Refusal of Registration

Registration Marks; Display; Two States; Validity of Certificates

Transfer of Ownership

Transfer by Operation of Law; Alteration of Motor Vehicle

Suspension of Registration

Cancellation of Registration; Cancellation of Registration for Offence

Certificate of Fitness for Transport Vehicles

Permits for Transport Vehicles — Stage Carriage, Contract Carriage, Goods Carriage, Private Service Vehicle and Special Permits

Limits of Speed

Limits of Weight and Limitations on Use

Power to Restrict Use of Vehicles

Power to Restrict Plying of Vehicles — State Authority

Traffic Signs

Parking Places and Halting Stations

Driving Regulations

Duty to Obey Traffic Signs

Vehicles to be Driven in Conformity with Directions; Traffic Control During Emergency

Leaving Vehicle in Dangerous Position

Riding on Running Board, etc.

Prohibition on Driving Vehicle Exceeding Permissible Dimensions; Projecting Loads; Carrying Persons on Goods Vehicles

Removal of Vehicles Left on Highways

Safety Measures for Drivers and Pillion Riders

Wearing of Protective Headgear

Maintenance of Vehicle in Good Condition

Duty of Driver to Stop; Duty to Provide Name; Duty Not to Interfere with Controls

Duty of Driver in Case of Accident and Injury to a Person

Protection of Good Samaritans

Schemes for Golden Hour Treatment of Accident Victims

Inspection of Vehicles by Police; Speed Governors and Seat Belt Devices

Appointment of Motor Vehicles Officers; Power to Make Rules for Control of Traffic

Power of Central Government to Make Rules

Liability to Pay Compensation in Certain Cases on the Principle of No Fault

Provisions Supplementary to Section 140; Extent of Liability; Refund of Compensation; Award of Compensation Under No-Fault Principle

Definitions for Chapter VII

Necessity for Insurance Against Third-Party Risks

Requirements of Policies and Limits of Liability

Validity of Policies; Liability of Insurer; Rights of Third Parties Against Insurers

Settlement Between Insurer and Insured; Bankruptcy of Insured; Effect of Death on Claims

Saving of Rights; Duty of Insured to Notify; Transfer of Certificate; Duty to Surrender Certificate

Production of Insurance Certificate; Collision Claims; Compensation in Hit-and-Run Cases

Refund to Insurer; Scheme for Reporting Accidents; Scheme for Third-Party Compensation

Scheme for Reporting Accidents; Motor Vehicle Accident Fund

Claims Tribunals

Application for Compensation

Option Regarding Claims for Compensation in Certain Cases

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