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Back to Laws Library Enacted / Enforced: 1988 (Amended 2019)

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

Regulates road transport, driver licensing, vehicle registration, traffic safety regulations, third-party insurance, and accident compensation.

Key Concepts & Structural Highlights

  • Section 185: Drunk Driving penalties & breathalyzer limits.
  • Good Samaritan Protections: Citizens assisting crash victims face no police harassment.
  • Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) compensation framework.
  • mParivahan / DigiLocker digital DL/RC statutory validity.

Practical Relevance & Scope

Governs daily traffic rules, e-challans, vehicle checking guidelines, and accident claim rights.

Educational Study Note:

Mandatory third-party insurance required for all vehicles under Section 146.

Official Reference: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)
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