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Effective 1 September 2019 — Section Finder + Penalty Table

Motor Vehicles Act — 1988 to 2019 Amendment Reference

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 vs the 2019 Amendment — type a section number to find the corresponding provision, plus an offence-wise comparison of the enhanced penalties, Good Samaritan protection and vehicle recall powers.

For reference only: This comparison is a general educational reference and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify from the official Government of India Gazette Notifications or India Code (indiacode.nic.in) before relying on any provision. — ASK Law Xperts, Rohini, Delhi.

Section Finder — Motor Vehicles Act
Type a Motor Vehicles Act 1988 section number (e.g. 185) to find the corresponding provision in the 2019 Amendment.
Section Number
Examples: 185 134A 199A 110A 129 3
Amended
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
Major amendment in 2019 — penalties multiplied 2x to 10x; new road-safety, recall and Good-Samaritan provisions added.
Amendment
Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019
Effective 1 September 2019 · Penalties massively enhanced · Vehicle recall powers · Good Samaritan protection
Key Change
Penalties up to 10x higher
Drunk driving: ₹2000→₹10,000. No licence: ₹500→₹5000. Overspeeding: ₹400→₹4,000.
OffenceMVA 1988 — Old PenaltyMVA 2019 Amendment — New Penalty
Drunk Driving₹2,000 fine / 6 months jail₹10,000 fine / 6 months jail (1st offence); ₹15,000 / 2 yrs (repeat) 5x Enhanced
Driving without Licence₹500 fine₹5,000 fine 10x Enhanced
Overspeeding₹400 fine (LMV)₹1,000-₹4,000 (based on vehicle type) Enhanced
No Helmet₹100 fine₹1,000 fine + 3-month licence disqualification 10x Enhanced
No Seat Belt₹100 fine₹1,000 fine 10x Enhanced
Juvenile DrivingFine on guardian / ownerGuardian/owner 3 yrs jail + ₹25,000 fine; vehicle registration cancelled (12 months); juvenile dealt with under the Juvenile Justice Act and barred from a licence until age 25 Severe
Good SamaritanNo protection — helpers often harassed by policeS.134A — Good Samaritans helping accident victims legally protected from civil/criminal liability New
Third Party InsuranceCompensation formula limitedHit & run compensation: ₹2L (death), ₹50K (grievous hurt) — direct government payment Enhanced
Vehicle RecallNo recall powersS.110A — Government can order vehicle recall if defective/unsafe New
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