Penalty for not wearing protective headgear

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

Section 194D of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 194D, 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 14 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 194D of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 deals with penalty for not wearing protective headgear. 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 129 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[194D. Penalty for not wearing protective headgear.-- Whoever drives a motor cycle or causes or allows a motor cycle to be driven in contravention of the provisions of section 129 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 194D, The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Act 59 of 1988).

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This section refers to

s. 129 Wearing of protective headgear

Referred to by 2

Questions about Section 194D

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

Section 194D of the Motor Vehicles Act is headed "Penalty for not wearing protective headgear". [194D. Penalty for not wearing protective headgear.-- Whoever drives a motor cycle or causes or allows a motor cycle to be driven in contravention of the provisions of section 129 or the rules or regulations made thereunder shall be punishable with a fine of one thousand rupees and he shall be disqu

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

Its own text turns on section 129 (Wearing of protective headgear), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

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

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