# The Motor Vehicles Act, Section 202: Power to arrest without warrant

- Act: The Motor Vehicles Act (Act 59 of 1988)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/motor-vehicles-act/section/202/

## Text

(1) A police officer in uniform may arrest without warrant any person who in his presence commits an offence punishable under section 184 or section 185 or section 197: Provided that any person so arrested in connection with an offence punishable under section 185 shall, within two hours of his arrest, be subjected to a medical examination referred to in sections 203 and 204 by a registered medical practitioner failing which he shall be released from custody. 1. Subs. by Act 54 of 1994, s. 58, for "section 189" (w.e.f. 14-11-1994). 2. Ins. by s. 59, ibid. (w.e.f. 14-11-1994). 3.Subs. by s. 59, ibid., for sub-section (2) (w.e.f. 14-11-1994). 1[(2) A police officer in uniform may arrest without warrant any person, who has committed an offence under this Act, if such person refuses to give his name and address.] (3) A police officer arresting without warrant the driver of a motor vehicle shall if the circumstances so require take or cause to be taken any steps he may consider proper for the temporary disposal of the vehicle.

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