Signals and signalling devices

Q: When did Section 121 of the Motor Vehicles Act come into force?

Section 121 of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 121, came into force on 01 Jul 1989, having been enacted on 14 Oct 1988. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 01 Jul 1989 Act 59 of 1988 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 59 of 1988 Ministry Road Transport and Highways Enacted 14 Oct 1988 In force 01 Jul 1989 Cited by 1 provision

Section 121 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 deals with signals and signalling devices. The driver of a motor vehicle shall make such signals and on such occasions as may be prescribed by the Central Government: Provided that the signal of an intention to turn to the right or left or to stop-- (a) in the case of a motor vehicle with a right-hand steering control, may be given by a mech The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1989.

The driver of a motor vehicle shall make such signals and on such occasions as may be prescribed by the Central Government:
Provided that the signal of an intention to turn to the right or left or to stop--
(a) in the case of a motor vehicle with a right-hand steering control, may be given by a mechanical or electrical device of a prescribed nature affixed to the vehicle; and
(b) in the case of a motor vehicle with a left hand steering control, shall be given by a mechanical or electrical device of a prescribed nature affixed to the vehicle:
Provided further that the State Government may, having regard to the width and condition of the roads in any area or route, by notification in the Official Gazette, exempt subject to such conditions as may be specified therein any motor vehicle or class or description of motor vehicles from the operation of this section for the purpose of plying in that area or route.
Section 121, The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Act 59 of 1988).

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s. 137 Power of Central Government to make rules

Questions about Section 121

What does Section 121 of the Motor Vehicles Act deal with?

Section 121 of the Motor Vehicles Act is headed "Signals and signalling devices". The driver of a motor vehicle shall make such signals and on such occasions as may be prescribed by the Central Government: Provided that the signal of an intention to turn to the right or left or to stop-- (a) in the case of a motor vehicle with a right-hand steering control, may be given by a mech

How do I find court cases under Section 121 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: MV Act 121, section 121 MV Act, section 121 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 121 of the Motor Vehicles Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 121 of the Motor Vehicles Act come into force?

Section 121 of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 121, came into force on 01 Jul 1989, having been enacted on 14 Oct 1988. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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