Section194C

The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

Penalty for violation of safety measures for motor cycle drivers and pillion riders

Q: When did Section 194C of the Motor Vehicles Act come into force?

Section 194C of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 194C, 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 2 provisions

Section 194C of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 deals with penalty for violation of safety measures for motor cycle drivers and pillion riders. A fine of ₹1,000, and disqualification from holding a licence for three months. Whoever drives a motor cycle or causes or allows a motor cycle to be driven in contravention of the provisions of section 128 or the rules or regulations made thereunder shall be punishable with a fine of one thousand rupees and he shall be disqualified for holding licence for a period of three mont The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1989.

¹[194C. Penalty for violation of safety measures for motor cycle drivers and pillion riders.-- Whoever drives a motor cycle or causes or allows a motor cycle to be driven in contravention of the provisions of section 128 or the rules or regulations made thereunder shall be punishable with a fine of one thousand rupees and he shall be disqualified for holding licence for a period of three months.]
Section 194C, The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Act 59 of 1988).

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This section refers to

s. 128 Safety measures for drivers and pillion riders

Referred to by 2

Questions about Section 194C

What does Section 194C of the Motor Vehicles Act deal with?

Section 194C of the Motor Vehicles Act is headed "Penalty for violation of safety measures for motor cycle drivers and pillion riders". [194C. Penalty for violation of safety measures for motor cycle drivers and pillion riders.-- Whoever drives a motor cycle or causes or allows a motor cycle to be driven in contravention of the provisions of section 128 or the rules or regulations made thereunder shall be punishable with a fine of o

How do I find court cases under Section 194C 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 194C, section 194C MV Act, section 194C 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 194C of the Motor Vehicles Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 128 (Safety measures for drivers and pillion riders), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When did Section 194C of the Motor Vehicles Act come into force?

Section 194C of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 194C, 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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