Duty of driver to stop in certain cases

In force Act 59 of 1988 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 59 of 1988 Cited by 2 provisions

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Section 132 of the Motor Vehicles Act deals with duty of driver to stop in certain cases. The driver of a motor vehicle shall cause the vehicle to stop and remain stationary so long as [may for such reasonable time as may be necessary, but not exceeding twenty-four hours]- [(a) when required to do so by any police officer not below the rank of a Sub-Inspector in uniform, in the event of

(1) The driver of a motor vehicle shall cause the vehicle to stop and remain stationary so long as [may for such reasonable time as may be necessary, but not exceeding twenty-four hours]- 2[(a) when required to do so by any police officer not below the rank of a Sub-Inspector in uniform, in the event of the vehicle being involved in the occurrence of an accident to a person, animal or vehicle or of damage to property, or] (b) when required to do so by any person in charge of an animal if such person apprehends that the animal is, or being alarmed by the vehicle will become, unmanageable, or * * * * * and he shall give his name and address and the name and address of the owner of the vehicle to any person affected by any such accident or damage who demands it provided such person also furnishes his name and address.
(2) The driver of a motor vehicle shall, on demand by a person giving his own name and address and alleging that the driver has committed an offence punishable under section 184 give his name and address to that person.
(3) In this section the expression "animal" means any horse, cattle, elephant, camel, ass, mule, sheep or goat.
Section 132, The Motor Vehicles Act (Act 59 of 1988).

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This section refers to

s. 184 Driving dangerously

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Questions about Section 132

What does Section 132 of the Motor Vehicles Act deal with?

Section 132 of the Motor Vehicles Act is headed "Duty of driver to stop in certain cases". The driver of a motor vehicle shall cause the vehicle to stop and remain stationary so long as [may for such reasonable time as may be necessary, but not exceeding twenty-four hours]- [(a) when required to do so by any police officer not below the rank of a Sub-Inspector in uniform, in the event of

How do I find court cases under Section 132 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 132, section 132 Motor Vehicles Act, section 132 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 132 of the Motor Vehicles Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 184 (Driving dangerously), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 2 other provisions in this corpus refer 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.

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