Section10
The Motor Vehicles Act

Form and contents of licences to drive

In force Act 59 of 1988 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 59 of 1988 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 10 of the Motor Vehicles Act deals with form and contents of licences to drive. Every learner's licence and driving licence, except a driving licence issued under section 18, shall be in such form and shall contain such information as may be prescribed by the Central Government.

(1) Every learner's licence and driving licence, except a driving licence issued under section 18, shall be in such form and shall contain such information as may be prescribed by the Central Government.

(2) A learner's licence or, as the case may be, driving licence shall also be expressed as entitling the holder to drive a motor vehicle of one or more of the following classes, namely :- (a) motor cycle without gear;

(b) motor cycle with gear;

(c) invalid carriage;

(d) light motor vehicle; 2[(e) transport vehicle;] (i) road-roller;

(j) motor vehicle of a specified description.

Section 10, The Motor Vehicles Act (Act 59 of 1988).

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Questions about Section 10

What does Section 10 of the Motor Vehicles Act deal with?

Section 10 of the Motor Vehicles Act is headed "Form and contents of licences to drive". Every learner's licence and driving licence, except a driving licence issued under section 18, shall be in such form and shall contain such information as may be prescribed by the Central Government.

How do I find court cases under Section 10 of the Motor Vehicles Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Motor Vehicles Act 10, section 10 Motor Vehicles Act, section 10 of the Motor Vehicles Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 10 of the Motor Vehicles Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 18 (Driving licences to drive motor vehicles, belonging to the Central Government), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When was the Motor Vehicles Act enacted?

Motor Vehicles Act was enacted in 1988 as Act 59 of 1988. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

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