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The Motor Vehicles Act

Power of State Government to make rules

In force Act 59 of 1988 As on 15 Oct 2026

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Act 59 of 1988

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Section 111 of the Motor Vehicles Act deals with power of State Government to make rules. A State Government may make rules regulating the construction, equipment and maintenance of motor vehicles and trailers with respect to all matters other than the matters specified in sub-section (1) of section 110.

(1) A State Government may make rules regulating the construction, equipment and maintenance of motor vehicles and trailers with respect to all matters other than the matters specified in sub-section (1) of section 110.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, rules may be made under this section governing all or any of the following matters either generally in respect of motor vehicles or trailers or in respect of motor vehicles or trailers of a particular class or description or in particular circumstances, namely :- (a) seating arrangements in public service vehicles and the protection of passengers against the weather;

(b) prohibiting or restricting the use of audible signals at certain times or in certain places;

(c) prohibiting the carrying of appliances likely to cause annoyance or danger;

(d) the periodical testing and inspection of vehicles by prescribed authorities [and fees to be charged for such test];

(e) the particulars other than registration marks to be exhibited by vehicles and the manner in which they shall be exhibited;

(f) the use of trailers with motor vehicles; and * * * * CHAPTER VIII CONTROL OF TRAFFIC

Section 111, The Motor Vehicles Act (Act 59 of 1988).

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This section refers to

  1. s. 110 Power of Central Government to make rules

Questions about Section 111

What does Section 111 of the Motor Vehicles Act deal with?

Section 111 of the Motor Vehicles Act is headed "Power of State Government to make rules". A State Government may make rules regulating the construction, equipment and maintenance of motor vehicles and trailers with respect to all matters other than the matters specified in sub-section (1) of section 110.

How do I find court cases under Section 111 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 111, section 111 Motor Vehicles Act, section 111 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 111 of the Motor Vehicles Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 110 (Power of Central Government to make rules), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

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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