Section 189

Racing and trials of speed.

The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

  • Act 59 of 1988
  • Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to motor vehicles.

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    Whoever without the written consent of the State Government permits or takes part in a race or trial of speed of any kind between motor vehicles in any public place shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 1[three months], or with fine 2[of five thousand rupees], or with both 3[and for a subsequent offence shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine of ten thousand rupees; or with both.]
    

Notes

1. Subs. by s. 71, ibid., for “one month” (w.e.f. 1-9-2019).
2. Subs. by s. 71, ibid., for “which may extend to five hundred rupees” (w.e.f. 1-9-2019).
3. Ins. by s. 71, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-9-2019).

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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