Duty of driver in case of accident and injury to a person

In force Act 59 of 1988 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 59 of 1988 Cited by 3 provisions

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Section 134 of the Motor Vehicles Act deals with duty of driver in case of accident and injury to a person. When any person is injured or any property of a third party is damaged, as a result of an accident in which a motor vehicle is involved, the driver of the vehicle or other person in charge of the vehicle shall- (a) unless it is not practicable to do so on account of mob fury or any other reason beyo

When any person is injured or any property of a third party is damaged, as a result of an accident in which a motor vehicle is involved, the driver of the vehicle or other person in charge of the vehicle shall- (a) unless it is not practicable to do so on account of mob fury or any other reason beyond his control, take all reasonable steps to secure medical attention for the injured person, 4[by conveying him to the nearest medical practitioner or hospital, and it shall be the duty of every registered medical practitioner or the doctor on the duty in the hospital immediately to attend to the injured person and 1. Subs. by Act 54 of 1994, s. 40, for "may reasonably be necessary" (w.e.f. 14-11-1994). 2. Subs. by s. 40, ibid., for clause (a) (w.e.f. 14-11-1994). 3. Clause (c) omitted by s. 40, ibid. (w.e.f. 14-11-1994). 4. Subs. by s. 41, ibid., for "and if necessary, convey him to the nearest hospital" (w.e.f. 14-11-1994). render medical aid or treatment without waiting for any procedural formalities], unless the injured person or his guardian, in case he is a minor, desires otherwise;
(b) give on demand by a police officer any information required by him, or, if no police officer is present, report the circumstances of the occurrence, including the circumstances, if any, for not taking reasonable steps to secure medical attention as required under clause (a), at the nearest police station as soon as possible, and in any case within twenty-four hours of the occurrence. 1[(c) give the following information in writing to the insurer, who has issued the certificates of insurance, about the occurrence of the accident, namely :- (i) insurance policy number and period of its validity;
(ii) date, time and place of accident;
(iii) particulars of the persons injured or killed in the accident;
(iv) name of the driver and the particulars of his driving licence.
Explanation .- For the purposes of this section the expression "driver" includes the owner of the vehicle.]
Section 134, The Motor Vehicles Act (Act 59 of 1988).

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Questions about Section 134

What does Section 134 of the Motor Vehicles Act deal with?

Section 134 of the Motor Vehicles Act is headed "Duty of driver in case of accident and injury to a person". When any person is injured or any property of a third party is damaged, as a result of an accident in which a motor vehicle is involved, the driver of the vehicle or other person in charge of the vehicle shall- (a) unless it is not practicable to do so on account of mob fury or any other reason beyo

How do I find court cases under Section 134 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 134, section 134 Motor Vehicles Act, section 134 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 134 of the Motor Vehicles Act, and has it changed?

3 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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