The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

bihar · 1988

S. 1Sub
S. 2Definitions
S. 3Section 3 defines various types of motor vehicles, including "motorcab," "motor car," and "motor cycle," and specifies what constitutes a "motor vehicle."
S. 4Substituted for “thirty-five cubic centimetres” by Act 54 of 1994,S
S. 5Cl
S. 6S
S. 7Restrictions on the granting of learner’s licences for certain vehicles
S. 8Substituted for “a motor cycle without gear” by Act 54 of 1994, S
S. 9Sub-S
S. 10Sub
S. 11Sub-S
S. 12Licensing and regulation of schools or establishments for imparting instruction in driving of motor vehicles
S. 13Inserted by Act 54 of 1994, S
S. 14Currency of licences to drive motor vehicles
S. 15Renewal of driving licences
S. 16Revocation of driving licence on grounds of disease or disability
S. 17Orders refusing or revoking driving licences and appeals there form
S. 18Driving licences to drive motor vehicles, belonging to the Central Government
S. 19Power of licensing authority to disqualify from holding a driving licence or revoke such licence
S. 20Power of Court to disqualify
S. 21Suspension of driving licence in certain cases
S. 22Suspension or cancellation of driving licence on conviction
S. 23Effect of disqualification order
S. 24Endorsement
S. 25Transfer of endorsement and issue of driving licence free from endorsement
S. 26Maintenance of State Registers of Driving Licences
S. 27Added, ibid (w
S. 28Power of State Government to make rules
S. 29Substituted for “under section 47, make an application” by Act 54 of 1994, S
S. 30Grant of conductor’s licence
S. 31Sub-s
S. 32S
S. 33Orders refusing, etc
S. 34Power of licensing authority to disqualify
S. 35Substituted, ibid, for “maximum safe laden weight” (w
S. 36Sub-S
S. 37Savings
S. 38Power of State Government to make rules
S. 39Necessity for registration
S. 40Cl
S. 41Registration, how to be made
S. 42Inserted by Act 54 of 1994, S
S. 43Temporary registration
S. 44Production of vehicle at the time of registration
S. 45Refusal of registration or renewal of the certificate of registration
S. 46Effectiveness is India of registration
S. 47Ss
S. 48No objection certificate
S. 49Change of residence or place of business
S. 50Transfer of ownership
S. 51Substituted, ibid, for “Regional Transport Authority” ( w
S. 52Substituted for “Regional Transport Authority” by Act 54 of 1994, S
S. 53Suspension of registration
S. 54Substituted for “grant a special permit in relation to a vehicle covered” by Act 54 of 1994, S
S. 55Cancellation of registration
S. 56Certificate of fitness of transport vehicles
S. 57Substituted for “and 89” by Act 54 of 1994, S
S. 58Sub-S
S. 59Power to fix the age limit of motor vehicle
S. 60Registration of vehicles belonging to the Central Government
S. 61Application of Chapter to trailers
S. 62Section 62 mandates the State Government to direct police to report stolen and recovered motor vehicles to the State Transport Authority.
S. 63Inserted by Act 54 of 1994, S
S. 64Power of the Central Government to make rules
S. 65Power of the State Government to make rules
S. 66Necessity for permits
S. 67Powers to State Government to control road transport
S. 68Section 68 establishes State and Regional Transport Authorities to manage and enforce motor vehicle regulations in the state.
S. 69Section 69 authorizes state government officers to direct drivers to reduce overladen goods vehicles to comply with weight limits.
S. 70Section 70 details the required information and documents for applying for a stage carriage permit in the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
S. 71The section outlines the procedure for Regional Transport Authorities to consider stage carriage permit applications, including refusal if speed limits are likely to be violated.
S. 72The Regional Transport Authority may grant or modify stage carriage permits based on applications, with specific conditions.
S. 73Sub-S
S. 74Section 74 of The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 allows regional transport authorities to grant or modify contract carriage permits with specific conditions.
S. 75Scheme for renting of motorcabs
S. 76Substituted by S
S. 77Section 77 details the required information for applying for a goods carriage permit to transport goods for hire or business.
S. 78Sub-S
S. 79Grant of goods carriage permit
S. 80Procedure in applying for and granting permits :- (1) An application for a permit of any kind may be made at any time
S. 81Duration and renewal of permits
S. 82Transfer of permit
S. 83Inserted by Act 54 of 1994, S
S. 84Substituted for “without necessary delay” by Act 54 of 1994, S
S. 85General form of permits
S. 86Cancellation and suspension of permits
S. 87Temporary permits
S. 88Validation of permits for use outside region in which granted
S. 89Appeals
S. 90Substituted for “injury to any person” by Act 54 of 1994, S
S. 91Inserted by Act 54 of 1994, S
S. 92Voidance of contracts restrictive of liability
S. 93Agent or canvasser to obtain licence
S. 94Bar on jurisdiction of Civil Courts
S. 95Section 95 empowers State Governments to create rules regulating stage and contract carriages, including passenger conduct and fare payment.
S. 96Power of State Government to make rules for the purposes of this Chapter
S. 97Inserted by Act 54 of 1994, S
S. 98Added by Act
S. 99Preparation and publication of proposal regarding road transport service of a State transport undertaking
S. 100Objection to the proposal
S. 101Operation of additional services by a State transport undertaking in certain circumstances
S. 102Cancellation or modification of scheme
S. 103Issue of permits to State transport undertakings
S. 104Restriction on grant of permits in respect of a notified area or notified route
S. 105Principles and method of determining compensation and payment thereof
S. 107Power of State Government to make rules
S. 108Certain powers of State Government exercisable by the Central Government
S. 109Power of State Government to make rules
S. 110Power of Central Government to make rules
S. 112Section 112 sets speed limits for motor vehicles in public places under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
S. 113Limits of weight and limitations on use
S. 114Power to have vehicle weighed
S. 115Power to restrict the use of vehicles
S. 116Power to erect traffic signs
S. 117Parking places and halting stations
S. 118Driving regulations
S. 119Duty to obey traffic signs
S. 120Vehicles with left hand control
S. 121Signals and signalling devices
S. 122Section 122 prohibits leaving a motor vehicle in a dangerous position on public roads.
S. 123Riding on running board, etc
S. 124Prohibition against travelling without pass or ticket
S. 125Obstruction of driver
S. 126Stationary Vehicles
S. 127Removal of motor vehicles abandoned or left unattended on a public place
S. 128Safety measures for drivers and pillion riders
S. 129Wearing of protective headgear
S. 130Duty to produce licence and certificate of registration
S. 131Duty of the driver to take certain precautions at unguarded railway level crossings
S. 132Duty of driver to stop in certain cases
S. 133Section 133 requires vehicle owners to provide information when their driver is accused of an offense under the Motor Vehicles Act.
S. 134Duty of driver in case of accident and injury to a person
S. 135Schemes to be framed for the investigation of accident cases and wayside amenities, etc
S. 136Inspection of vehicle involved in accident
S. 137Power of Central Government to make rules
S. 138Power of State Government to make rules
S. 139Power of Central Government to make rules
S. 140Liability to pay compensation in certain cases on the principle of no fault
S. 141Section 141 allows additional compensation claims for death or permanent disablement under the Motor Vehicles Act, prioritizing such claims over other fault-based compensation rights.
S. 142Permanent disablement
S. 143—
S. 144Overriding effect
S. 145Definitions
S. 146Necessity for insurance against third party risk
S. 147Requirement of policies and limits of liability
S. 148Validity of polices of insurance issued in reciprocating countries
S. 149Duty of insurers to satisfy judgments and awards against persons insured in respect of third party risks
S. 150Rights of third parties against insurers on insolvency of the insured
S. 151Duty to give information as to insurance
S. 152Settlement between insurers and insured persons
S. 153Saving in respect of section 150,151 and 152
S. 154Insolvency of insured persons not to affect liability of insured or claims by third parties
S. 155Effect of death on certain causes of action
S. 156Effect of certificate of insurance
S. 157Trasnfer of certificate of insurance
S. 158Production of certain certificates, licence and permit in certain cases
S. 159Production of certificate of insurance on application for authority to use vehicle
S. 160Duty to furnish particulars of vehicle involved in accident
S. 161Special provisions as to compensation in case of hit and run motor accident
S. 162—
S. 163Sceme for payment of compensation in case of hit and run motor accidents
S. 164Power of Central Government to make rules
S. 165Claims Tribunals
S. 166Application for compensation
S. 167Option regarding claims for compensation in certain cases
S. 168Award of the Claims Tribunal
S. 169Procedure and powers of Claims Tribunals
S. 170Impleading insurer in certain cases
S. 171Award of interest where any claim is allowed
S. 172Award of compensatory costs in certain cases
S. 173Appeals
S. 174Recovery of money from insurer as arrear of land revenue
S. 175Bar on jurisdiction of Civil Courts
S. 176Power of State Government to make rules
S. 177General provision for punishment of offences
S. 178Section 178 penalizes traveling without a pass or ticket and dereliction of duty by conductors and drivers of stage or contract carriages in Bihar.
S. 179Disobedience of orders, obstruction and refusal of information
S. 180Allowing unauthorised persons to drive vehicles
S. 181Driving vehicles in contravention of section 3 or section 4
S. 182Offences relating to licences
S. 183Driving at excessive speed, etc
S. 184Section 184 penalizes dangerous driving of motor vehicles with imprisonment or fines.
S. 185Driving by a drunken person or by a person under the influence of drugs
S. 186Section 186 penalizes driving a motor vehicle when the driver is mentally or physically unfit, with fines up to ₹500 for repeat offenses.
S. 187Punishment for offeence relating to accident
S. 188Punishment for abetment of certain offences
S. 189Racing and trials of speed
S. 190Using vehicle in unsafe condition
S. 191Sale of vehicle in or alteration of vehicle to condition contravening this Act
S. 193Punishment of agents and canvassers without proper authority
S. 194Driving vehicle exceeding permissible weight
S. 195Imposition of minimum fine under certain circumstances
S. 196Section 196 penalizes driving an uninsured motor vehicle with imprisonment, fine, or both.
S. 197Taking vehicle without authority
S. 198Unauthorised interference with vehicle
S. 199Offences by companies
S. 200Composition of certain offences
S. 201Penalty for causing obstruction to free flow of traffic
S. 202Power to arrest without warrant
S. 203Breath tests
S. 204Laboratory test
S. 205Section 205 presumes a driver unfit to drive if they refuse a breath or blood test for alcohol without reasonable cause.
S. 206Section 206 empowers police to seize false vehicle documents or licenses to prevent drivers from evading summons for offenses.
S. 207Power to detain vehicles used without certificate of registration permit, etc
S. 208Summary disposal of cases
S. 209Section 209 restricts conviction for certain traffic offenses unless proper notices or warnings were served on the accused or vehicle owner.
S. 210Courts to send intimation about conviction
S. 211Power to levy fee
S. 212Publication, commencement and laying of rules and notifications
S. 213Appointment of motor vehicles officers
S. 214Effect of appeal and revision on orders passed by original authority
S. 215Road Safety Councils and Committees
S. 216Power to remove difficulties
S. 217Repeal and savings
S. 1923Section 1923 applies Motor Vehicles Act provisions to Workmen’s Compensation Act claims for death or permanent disability from accidents.
S. 1939However, sub-sections (4), (5) and (6) of section 24 are new provisions