# The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, Section 198: Unauthorised interference with vehicle

- Act: The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Act 59 of 1988)
- In force from: 1989-07-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/mv-act/section/198/

## Text

Whoever otherwise than with lawful authority or reasonable execuse enters or mounts any stationary motor vehicle or tampers with the brake or any part of the mechanism of a motor vehicle shall be punishable 1[with fine of one thousand rupees].

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