Motor Vehicles Act 1988 and 2019 Amendment

Introduction:

• Lecture on Motor Vehicles Act 1988 by Anu Upadhyay.
• Discussion includes the 2019 amendment.
• 45-minute session, will resume again tomorrow at 4 PM.

History of Motor Vehicles Act:

• 1914: Introduction of Motor Vehicles Act.
• 1934: New Act was made.
• 1988: Replaced the 1934 Act.

2019 Amendment:

• Importance of 2019 amendment.
• Amended 5 times.
• Latest amendment effective from 1st September 2019.

Vehicle-related laws in India:

• 8-10 types of laws prepared.
  • Fatal Accidents Act 1855
  • Road Transport Corporation Act 1950
  • National Highways Act 1956
  • NHAI 1988

Structure of Motor Vehicles Act 1988:

• Total 14 chapters and 217 sections.
• Chapters 11-13 focused on insurance, claim tribunal, offenses, and penalties.
• Purpose of Motor Vehicles Act: Adopt high technology, road safety, pollution control.

Important Definitions:

• Adapted vehicle: Vehicle adapted for disabled persons.
• Aggregator: Digital intermediaries like Ola, Uber.
• Articulated vehicle: Type of truck attached with a semi-trailer.
• Axle weight: Total weight on a vehicle's axle.
• Community service: Provision of community service for law violation.

Driving License and its Categories:

• Learner's License: After the age of 16.
• Light Motor Vehicle (LMV): Weight up to 7500 kilograms.
• Motor Cab: Capacity of 6 passengers.

Definition of Motor Vehicle:

• Motor Vehicle: Mechanically driven vehicle powered by an engine.
• Mechanically driven vehicle: Motorcycle, heavy motor vehicle, etc.

Additional Information:

• Chassis: Frame of the vehicle.
• Golden Hour: Critical one hour after an accident.

Other Details:

• Course available on Unacademy for Motor Vehicles Act preparation.
• Information about a 20% discount offer.

These notes focus on the essential elements of the Motor Vehicles Act and its amendments, which can be helpful in exam preparation.