# The Motor Vehicles Act, Section 189: Racing and trails of speed

- Act: The Motor Vehicles Act (Act 59 of 1988)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/motor-vehicles-act/section/189/

## Text

Whoever without the written consent of the State Government permits or takes part in a race or trial of speed of any kind between motor vehicles in any public place shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.

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