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    Indian Kanoon > Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

    Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

    Motor Vehicle Act 1988 defines the regulations of all aspects of road transport vehicles. This Act provides detail provisions for the licensing of drivers/conductors, registration of motor vehicles, control of motor vehicles through permits, traffic regulation, Insurance etc. Get a detailed description of all the sections of The Motor Vehicles Act 1988 only at easyadvocacy.

    Section Title
    Section- 1
    Section - 1. Short title, extent and commencement Chapter 1
    Section- 2
    Section - 2. Definitions Chapter 1
    Section- 3
    Section - 3. . Necessity for driving licence Chapter 1
    Section- 4
    Section - 4. Age limit in connection with driving of motor vehicles Chapter 1
    Section- 5
    Section - 5. Responsibility of owners of motor vehicles for contravention of sections 3 and 4. Chapter 1
    Section- 6
    Section - 6. Restrictions on the holding of driving licences Chapter 1
    Section- 7
    Section - 7. Restrictions on the granting of learner’s licences for certain vehicles Chapter 1
    Section- 8
    Section - 8. Grant of learner’s licence Chapter 1
    Section- 9
    Section - 9. Grant of driving licence Chapter 1
    Section- 10
    Sector - 10. Form and contents of licences to drive Chapter 1
    Section- 11
    Section - 11. Additions to driving licence Chapter 1
    Section- 12
    Section - 12. Licensing and regulation of schools or establishments for imparting instruction in driving of motor vehicles Chapter 1
    Section- 13
    Section - 13. Extent of effectiveness of licences, to drive motor vehicles Chapter 1
    Section- 14
    Section - 14. Currency of licences to drive motor vehicles Chapter 1
    Section- 15
    Section - 15. Renewal of driving licences Chapter 1
    Section- 16
    Section - 16. Revocation of driving licence on grounds of disease or disability Chapter 1
    Section- 17
    Section - 17. Orders refusing or revoking driving licences and appeals therefrom Chapter 1
    Section- 18
    Section - 18. Driving licences to drive motor vehicles, belonging to the Central Government Chapter 1
    Section- 19
    Section - 19. Power of licensing authority to disqualify from holding a driving licence or revoke such licence Chapter 1
    Section- 20
    Section - 20. Power of Court to disqualify Chapter 1
    Section- 21
    Section - 21. Suspension of driving licence in certain cases Chapter 1
    Section- 22
    Section - 22. Suspension or cancellation of driving licence on conviction Chapter 1
    Section- 23
    Section - 23. Effect of disqualification order Chapter 1
    Section- 24
    Section - 24. Endorsement Chapter 1
    Section- 25
    Section - 25. Transfer of endorsement and issue of driving licence free from endorsement Chapter 1
    Section- 26
    Section - 26. Maintenance of State Registers of Driving Licences Chapter 1
    Section- 27
    Section - 27. Power of Central Government to make rules Chapter 1
    Section- 28
    Section - 28. Power of State Government to make rules Chapter 1
    Section- 29
    Section - 29. Necessity for conductor’s licence Chapter 1
    Section- 30
    Section - 30. Grant of conductor’s licence Chapter 1
    Section- 31
    Section - 31. Disqualifications for the grant of conductor’s licence Chapter 1
    Section- 32
    Section - 32. Revocation of a conductor’s licence on grounds of disease or disability Chapter 1
    Section- 33
    Section - 33. Orders refusing, etc., conductor’s licences and appeals therefrom. Chapter 1
    Section- 34
    Section - 34. Power of licensing authority to disqualify Chapter 1
    Section- 35
    Section - 35. Power of Court to disqualify Chapter 1
    Section- 36
    Section - 36. Certain provisions of Chapter II to apply to conductor’s licence Chapter 1
    Section- 37
    Section - 37. Savings Chapter 1
    Section- 38
    Section - 38. Power of State Government to make rules Chapter 1
    Section- 39
    Section - 39. Necessity for registration Chapter 1
    Section- 40
    Section - 40. Registration, where to be made Chapter 1
    Section- 41
    Section - 41. Registration, how to be made Chapter 1
    Section- 42
    Section - 42. Special provision for registration of motor vehicles of diplomatic officers, etc Chapter 1
    Section- 43
    Section - 43. Temporary registration Chapter 1
    Section- 44
    Section - 44. Production of vehicle at the time of registration Chapter 1
    Section- 45
    Section - 45. Refusal of registration or renewal of the certificate of registration Chapter 1
    Section- 46
    Section - 46. Effectiveness in India of registration Chapter 1
    Section- 47
    Section - 47. Assignment of new registration mark on removal to another State Chapter 1
    Section- 48
    Section - 48. No objection certificate Chapter 1
    Section- 49
    Section - 49. Change of residence or place of business Chapter 1
    Section- 50
    Section - 50. Transfer of ownership Chapter 1
    Section- 51
    Section - 51. Special provisions regarding motor vehicle subject to hire-purchase agreement, etc Chapter 1
    Section- 52
    Section - 52. Alteration in motor vehicle Chapter 1
    Section- 53
    Section - 53. Suspension of registration Chapter 1
    Section- 54
    Section - 54. Cancellation of registration suspended under section 53 Chapter 1
    Section- 55
    Section - 55. Cancellation of registration Chapter 1
    Section- 56
    Section - 56. Certificate of fitness of transport vehicles Chapter 1
    Section- 57
    Section - 57. Appeals Chapter 1
    Section- 58
    Section - 58. Special provisions in regard to transport vehicles Chapter 1
    Section- 59
    Section - 59. Power to fix the age limit of motor vehicle Chapter 1
    Section- 60
    Section - 60. Registration of vehicles belonging to the Central Government Chapter 1
    Section- 61
    Section - 61. Application of Chapter to trailers Chapter 1
    Section- 62
    Section - 62. Information regarding stolen and recovered motor vehicles to be furnished by the police to the State Transport Authority Chapter 1
    Section- 63
    Section - 63. Maintenance of State Registers of Motor Vehicles Chapter 1
    Section- 64
    Section - 64. Power of Central Government to make rules Chapter 1
    Section- 65
    Section - 65. Power of State Government to make rules Chapter 1
    Section- 66
    Section - 66. Necessity for permits Chapter 1
    Section- 67
    Section - 67. Power to State Government to control road transport Chapter 1
    Section- 68
    Section - 68. Transport Authorities Chapter 1
    Section- 69
    Section - 69. General provision as to applications for permits Chapter 1
    Section- 70
    Section - 70. Application for stage carriage permit Chapter 1
    Section- 71
    Section - 71. Procedure of Regional Transport Authority in considering application for stage carriage permit Chapter 1
    Section- 72
    Section - 72. Grant of stage carriage permits Chapter 1
    Section- 73
    Section - 73. Application for contract carriage permit. Chapter 1
    Section- 74
    Section - 74. Grant of contract carriage permit Chapter 1
    Section- 75
    Section - 75. Scheme for renting of motor cabs Chapter 1
    Section- 76
    Section - 76. Application for private service vehicle permit Chapter 1
    Section- 77
    Section - 77. Application for goods carriage permit.— Chapter 1
    Section- 78
    Section - 78. Consideration of application for goods carriage permit. Chapter 1
    Section- 79
    Section - 79. Grant of goods carriage permit Chapter 1
    Section- 80
    Section - 80. Procedure in applying for and granting permits. Chapter 1
    Section- 81
    Section - 81. Duration and renewal of permits Chapter 1
    Section- 82
    Section - 82. Transfer of permit Chapter 1
    Section- 83
    Section - 83. Replacement of vehicles Chapter 1
    Section- 84
    Section - 84. General conditions attaching to all permits Chapter 1
    Section- 85
    Section - 85. General form of permits Chapter 1
    Section- 86
    Section - 86. Cancellation and suspension of permits Chapter 1
    Section- 87
    Section - 87. Temporary permits Chapter 1
    Section- 88
    Section - 88. Validation of permits for use outside region in which granted Chapter 1
    Section- 89
    Section - 89. Appeals Chapter 1
    Section- 90
    Section - 90. Revision Chapter 1
    Section- 91
    Section - 91. Restriction of hours of work of drivers Chapter 1
    Section- 92
    Section - 92. Voidance of contracts restrictive of liability Chapter 1
    Section- 93
    Section - 93. Agent or canvasser to obtain licence Chapter 1
    Section- 94
    Section - 94. Bar on jurisdiction of Civil Courts Chapter 1
    Section- 95
    Section - 95. Power of State Government to make rules as to stage carriages and contract carriages Chapter 1
    Section- 96
    Section - 96. Power of State Government to make rules for the purposes of this Chapter Chapter 1
    Section- 97
    Section - 97. Definition Chapter 1
    Section- 98
    Section - 98. Chapter to override Chapter V and other laws Chapter 1
    Section- 99
    Section - 99. Preparation and publication of proposal regarding road transport service of a State transport undertaking Chapter 1
    Section- 100
    Section - 100. Objection to the proposal Chapter 1
    Section- 101
    Section - 101. Operation of additional services by a State transport undertaking in certain circumstances Chapter 1
    Section- 102
    Section - 102. Cancellation or modification of scheme Chapter 1
    Section- 103
    Section - 103. Issue of permits to State transport undertakings Chapter 1
    Section- 104
    Section - 104. Restriction on grant of permits in respect of a notified area or notified route Chapter 1
    Section- 105
    Section - 105. Principles and method of determining compensation and payment thereof Chapter 1
    Section- 106
    Section - 106. Disposal of article found in vehicles Chapter 1
    Section- 107
    Section - 107. Power of State Government to make rules Chapter 1
    Section- 108
    Section - 108. Certain powers of State Government exercisable by the Central Government Chapter 1
    Section- 109
    Section - 109. General provision regarding construction and maintenance of vehicles Chapter 1
    Section- 110
    Section - 110. Power of Central Government to make rules Chapter 1
    Section- 111
    Section - 111. Power of State Government to make rules Chapter 1
    Section- 112
    Section - 112. Limits of speed Chapter 1
    Section- 113
    Section - 113. Limits of weight and limitations on use Chapter 1
    Section- 114
    Section - 114. Power to have vehicle weighed Chapter 1
    Section- 115
    Section - 115. Power to restrict the use of vehicles Chapter 1
    Section- 116
    Section - 116. Power to erect traffic signs Chapter 1
    Section- 117
    Section - 117. Parking places and halting stations Chapter 1
    Section- 118
    Section - 118. Driving regulations Chapter 1
    Section- 119
    Section - 119. Duty to obey traffic signs Chapter 1
    Section- 120
    Section - 120. Vehicles with left hand control Chapter 1
    Section- 121
    Section - 121. Signals and signalling devices Chapter 1
    Section- 122
    Section - 122. Leaving vehicle in dangerous position Chapter 1
    Section- 123
    Section - 123. Riding on running board, etc Chapter 1
    Section- 124
    Section - 124. Prohibition against travelling without pass or ticket Chapter 1
    Section- 125
    Section - 125. Obstruction of driver Chapter 1
    Section- 126
    Section - 126. Stationary vehicles Chapter 1
    Section- 127
    Section - 127. Removal of motor vehicles abandoned or left unattended on a public place Chapter 1
    Section- 128
    Section - 128. Safety measures for drivers and pillion riders Chapter 1
    Section- 129
    Section - 129. Wearing of protective headgear Chapter 1
    Section- 130
    Section - 130 Duty to produce licence and certificate of registration Chapter 1
    Section- 131
    Section - 131. Duty of the driver to take certain precautions at unguarded railway level crossing Chapter 1
    Section- 132
    Section - 132. Duty of driver to stop in certain cases. Chapter 1
    Section- 133
    Section - 133. Duty of owner of motor vehicle to give information Chapter 1
    Section- 134
    Section - 134. Duty of driver in case of accident and injury to a person Chapter 1
    Section- 135
    Section - 135. Schemes to be framed for the investigation of accident cases and wayside amenities, etc Chapter 1
    Section- 136
    Section - 136. Inspection of vehicle involved in accident Chapter 1
    Section- 137
    Section - 137. Power of Central Government to make rules Chapter 1
    Section- 138
    Section - 138. Power of State Government to make rules Chapter 1
    Section- 139
    Section - 139. Power of Central Government to make rules Chapter 1
    Section- 140
    Section - 140. Liability to pay compensation in certain cases on the principle of no fault Chapter 1
    Section- 141
    Section - 141. Provisions as to other right to claim compensation for death or permanent disablement. Chapter 1
    Section- 142
    Section - 142. Permanent disablement. Chapter 1
    Section- 143
    Section - 143. Applicability of Chapter to certain claims under Act 8 of 1923 Chapter 1
    Section- 144
    Section - 144. Overriding effect Chapter 1
    Section- 145
    Section - 145. Definitions Chapter 1
    Section- 146
    Section - 146. Necessity for insurance against third party risk Chapter 1
    Section- 147
    Section - 147. Requirements of policies and limits of liability Chapter 1
    Section- 148
    Section - 148. Validity of policies of insurance issued in reciprocating countries Chapter 1
    Section- 149
    Section - 149. Duty of insurers to satisfy judgments and awards against persons insured in respect of third party risks Chapter 1
    Section- 150
    Section - 150. Rights of third parties against insurers on insolvency of the insured Chapter 1
    Section- 151
    Section - 151. Duty to give information as to insurance Chapter 1
    Section- 152
    Section - 152. Settlement between insurers and insured persons. Chapter 1
    Section- 153
    Section - 153. Saving in respect of sections 150, 151 and 152 Chapter 1
    Section- 154
    Section - 154. Insolvency of insured persons not to affect liability of insured or claims by third parties Chapter 1
    Section- 155
    Section - 155. Effect of death on certain causes of action Chapter 1
    Section- 156
    Section - 156. Effect of certificate of insurance Chapter 1
    Section- 157
    Section - 157. Transfer of certificate of insurance Chapter 1
    Section- 158
    Section - 158. Production of certain certificates, licence and permit in certain cases Chapter 1
    Section- 159
    Section - 159. Production of certificate of Insurance on application for authority to use vehicle Chapter 1
    Section- 160
    Section - 160. Duty to furnish particulars of vehicle involved in accident Chapter 1
    Section- 161
    Section - 161. Special provisions as to compensation in case of hit and run motor accident Chapter 1
    Section- 162
    Section - 162. Refund in certain cases of compensation paid under section 161 Chapter 1
    Section- 163
    Section - 163. Scheme for payment of compensation in case of hit and run motor accidents Chapter 1
    Section- 164
    Section-164 Power of Central Government to make rules Chapter 1
    Section- 165
    Section - 165 Claims Tribunals Chapter 1
    Section- 166
    Section - 166. Application for compensation Chapter 1
    Section- 167
    Section - 167. Option regarding claims for compensation in certain cases Chapter 1
    Section- 168
    Section - 168. Award of the Claims Tribunal Chapter 1
    Section- 169
    Section - 169. Procedure and powers of Claims Tribunals Chapter 1
    Section- 170
    Section - 170. Impleading insurer in certain cases Chapter 1
    Section- 171
    Section - 171. Award of interest where any claim is allowed Chapter 1
    Section- 172
    Section - 172. Award of compensatory costs in certain cases Chapter 1
    Section- 173
    Section - 173. Appeals Chapter 1
    Section- 174
    Section - 174. Recovery of money from insurer as arrear of land revenue Chapter 1
    Section- 175
    Section - 175. Bar on jurisdiction of Civil Courts Chapter 1
    Section- 176
    Section - 176. Power of State Government to make rules Chapter 1
    Section- 177
    Section - 177. General provision for punishment of offences Chapter 1
    Section- 178
    Section - 178. Penalty for travelling without pass or ticket and for dereliction of duty on the part of conductor and refusal to ply contract carriage, etc Chapter 1
    Section- 179
    Section - 179. Disobedience of orders, obstruction and refusal of information Chapter 1
    Section- 180
    Section - 180. Allowing unauthorised persons to drive vehicles. Chapter 1
    Section- 181
    Section - 181. Driving vehicles in contravention of section 3 or section 4 Chapter 1
    Section- 182
    Section - 182. Offences relating to licences Chapter 1
    Section- 183
    Section - 183. Driving at excessive speed, etc Chapter 1
    Section- 184
    Section - 184. Driving dangerously Chapter 1
    Section- 185
    Section - 185. Driving by a drunken person or by a person under the influence of drugs Chapter 1
    Section- 186
    Section - 186. Driving when mentally or phycically unfit to drive Chapter 1
    Section- 187
    Section - 187. Punishment for offences relating to accident Chapter 1
    Section- 188
    Section - 188. Punishment for abetment of certain offences Chapter 1
    Section- 189
    Section - 189. Racing and trails of speed. Chapter 1
    Section- 190
    Section - 190. Using vehicle in unsafe condition Chapter 1
    Section- 191
    Section - 191. Sale of vehicle in or alteration of vehicle to condition contravening this Act Chapter 1
    Section- 192
    Section - 192. [192. Using vehicle without registration Chapter 1
    Section- 193
    Section - 193. Punishment of agents and canvassers without proper authority Chapter 1
    Section- 194
    Section - 194. Driving vehicle exceeding permissible weight Chapter 1
    Section- 195
    Section - 195. Imposition of minimum fine under certain circumstances Chapter 1
    Section- 196
    Section - 196. Driving uninsured vehicle Chapter 1
    Section- 197
    Section - 197. Taking vehicle without authority Chapter 1
    Section- 199
    Section - 199. Offences by companies. Chapter 1
    Section- 200
    Section - 200. Composition of certain offences Chapter 1
    Section- 201
    Section - 201. Penalty for causing obstruction to free flow of traffic Chapter 1
    Section- 202
    Section - 202. Power to arrest without warrant. Chapter 1
    Section- 203
    Section - 203. Breath tests Chapter 1
    Section- 204
    Section - 204. Laboratory test Chapter 1
    Section- 205
    Section - 205. Presumption of unfitness to drive Chapter 1
    Section- 206
    Section - 206. Power of police officer to impound document Chapter 1
    Section- 207
    Section - 207. Power to detain vehicles used without certificate of registration permit, etc Chapter 1
    Section- 208
    Section - 208. Summary disposal of cases Chapter 1
    Section- 209
    Section - 209. Restriction on conviction Chapter 1
    Section- 210
    Section - 210. Courts to send intimation about conviction Chapter 1
    Section- 212
    Section - 212. Publication, commencement and laying of rules and notifications Chapter 1
    Section- 213
    Section - 213. Appointment of motor vehicles officers. Chapter 1
    Section- 214
    Section - 214. Effect of appeal and revision on orders passed by original authority Chapter 1
    Section- 215
    Section - 215. Road Safety Councils and Committees Chapter 1
    Section- 216
    Section - 216. Power to remove difficulties Chapter 1
    Section- 217
    Section - 217. Repeal and savings Chapter 1
    Section-
    Part A -Mandatory Signs Chapter 1
    Section-
    Part B Chapter 1

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