Leaving vehicle in dangerous position
Section 122 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 deals with leaving vehicle in dangerous position. No person in charge of a motor vehicle shall cause or allow the vehicle or any trailer to be abandoned or to remain at rest on any public place in such a position or in such a condition or in such circumstances as to cause or likely to cause danger, obstruction or undue inconvenience to other users The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1989.
No person in charge of a motor vehicle shall cause or allow the vehicle or any trailer to be abandoned or to remain at rest on any public place in such a position or in such a condition or in such circumstances as to cause or likely to cause danger, obstruction or undue inconvenience to other users of the public place or to the passengers.
Section 122, The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Act 59 of 1988).
Judgments citing this section
These may be obiter dicta or a precedent, for you to study. These are the judgments where this section is quoted.
-
… In the said case, the Division Bench has examined with regard to strict liability casted on the driver of the lorry, who parked the vehicle on the road, particularly, in a place where the vehicle was not supposed to be parked. 11. The relevant portion of the said judgment reads as under: "94. Section 122 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 deals with leaving vehicles in dangerous position. It states that no person in charge of a motor vehicle shall cause or allow the vehicle or any trailer to be abandoned or to remain at rest on any public place in such a position or in such a condition or in such circumstances as to …
-
… Therefore, having regard to the law laid down in the case of " Dr. Bhaktaprahlad and another V/s. Nirwani and others" reported in (2011) ACC 2787(DB), it is held that > "Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, section 122 and Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, rules 102 and 109 – Negligence-Contributory negligence – Motor cycle at fast speed hit against truck parked on national highway in the night resulting in death of motorcyclist – Police officer who witnessed the accident lodged F.I.R. disclosing that truck was parked without …
-
… Therefore, having regard to the law laid down in the case of " Dr. Bhaktaprahlad and another V/s. Nirwani and others" reported in (2011) ACC 2787(DB), it is held that > "Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, section 122 and Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, rules 102 and 109 – Negligence-Contributory negligence – Motor cycle at fast speed hit against truck parked on national highway in the night resulting in death of motorcyclist – Police officer who witnessed the accident lodged F.I.R. disclosing that truck was parked without …
Made under this section, and citing it
2 instruments name this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 122
What does Section 122 of the Motor Vehicles Act deal with?
Section 122 of the Motor Vehicles Act is headed "Leaving vehicle in dangerous position". No person in charge of a motor vehicle shall cause or allow the vehicle or any trailer to be abandoned or to remain at rest on any public place in such a position or in such a condition or in such circumstances as to cause or likely to cause danger, obstruction or undue inconvenience to other users
How do I find court cases under Section 122 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 122, section 122 MV Act, section 122 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 122 of the Motor Vehicles Act, and has it changed?
2 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently 11th G.S.R 394(E) dated 07.06.2021 accredited driver training centre (2021), then 17th GSR 575 (E) 11 August 2021 (2021).
When did Section 122 of the Motor Vehicles Act come into force?
Section 122 of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 122, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions1948 words
- 88. Validation of permits for use outside region in which granted1560 words
- 51. Special provisions regarding motor vehicle subject to hire-purchase agreement, etc1199 words
- 150. Duty of insurers to satisfy judgments and awards against persons insured in respect of third party risks1102 words
- 96. Power of State Government to make rules for the purposes of this Chapter995 words
- 72. Grant of stage carriage permits868 words
Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 15 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.