Important Sections of the Act – Part II

The Act regulates all aspects of road transport vehicles. It provides detailed guidelines on licensing of the drivers and conductors, registration of motor vehicles, the provision on controlling their permits, traffic regulations, related insurances, liabilities, and penalties. Some of the important provisions of the Motor Vehicles Amendment Act, 2019 are listed below:

• Sec. 112 - Limits of Speed
• Sec. 128 - Safety Measures for Drivers and Pillion Riders
• Sec. 129 - Wearing of Protective Headgear
• Sec. 132 - Duty of Driver to Stop in Certain Cases
• Sec. 134 - Duty of Driver in Case of Accident and Injury
• Sec. 134 A - Protection of Good Samaritans
• Sec. 135 - Schemes to be Framed for the Investigation of Accident Cases and Wayside Amenities, Etc.
• Sec. 136 - Inspection of Vehicle Involved in Accident
• Sec. 146 - Necessity for Insurance Against Third Party Risks
• Sec. 147 - Requirement of Policies and Limits of Liability
• Sec. 149 - Settlement by Insurance Company and Procedure
• Sec. 159 - Information to be Given Regarding Accident
• Sec. 161 - Special Provisions as to Compensation in Case of Hit and Run Motor Accident
• Sec. 162 - Scheme for Golden Hour
• Sec. 164 - Payment of Compensation in Case of Death or Grievous Hurt, etc.
• Sec. 164 B - Motor Vehicle Accident Fund
• Sec. 215 - Road Safety Councils And Committees
• Sec. 215 B - National Road Safety Board