Traffic Rules and Control System by Anoop S. R. - HTML preview

3.TRAFFIC RULES

Control of Traffic- MVA 1989

• The driver of a motor vehicle shall make such signals and such collisions as are specified in the regulations made under section 118.
• The driver of every vehicle shall ensure that the following items are carried in the vehicle, namely;

a. In case of vehicles other than motorcycle, a set of spare bulbs for head lamp and fuses and spare wheels ready for use.

b. Tool kit as prescribed by the manufacturer.

c.  Triangle of size 150 mm with a red reflecting surface as per IS: 8339-1993 specified by  the bureau of Indian standards, for keeping in front and rear of the vehicle in case the vehicle is on the road; as specified below;

* One triangle in case of 4 wheelers with GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) not exceeding 7.5 tonnes.

* Two triangle in case of 4 wheelers with GVW exceeding 7.5 tonnes.

After 1st January of 2003; the triangle size specification shall come to AIS: 022-2001. The colour of the triangle fitted in the front of the vehicle shall be white and that of rear shall be red. The location of both triangles shall be at least one meter above the ground level at the front and rear; preferably at the centre of the vehicles for M3&N3 category of vehicles.

d. First aid kit containing antiseptic cream containing 0.5% of Centrimide B.P in a non-greasy base; sterilised dressings, sterilised elastic plaster, water proof plaster gauze and elastic bandage for wounds and burns.

e. Number of chock blocks for 4 wheelers specified as;

* 1 chock block in case of 4 wheelers with GVW exceeding 4 tonnes & less than 7.5 tonnes.

* 2 chock block in case of 4 wheelers with GVW exceeding 7.5 tonnes.

* Halogen bulb with P45t cap shall not be used for headlights on all vehicles. Wattage of halogen bulb shall not exceeds 70/75 watts for 24 volts and 60/65 for 12 volts system.

Licencing of Learners Drivers of Motor Vehicles

For Learners;

• Such a person is the holder of an effective learners licence issued him in form 3 of drive the vehicle.
• Such person is accompanied by an instructor holding an effective driving licence to drive the vehicle and such instructor is sitting in in such position to control or stop the vehicles; and there is painted in front and rear of the vehicle or on a plate or card affixed to the front and the rear, the letter ‘L’ in red on a white back ground as under

The painting on the vehicle or on the plate or card shall not be less than 18cm square and the letter ‘L’ shall not be less than 10cm high , 2cm thick & 9cm wide at the bottom.

Evidence as to the correctness of address and age

• Electoral roll
• Life insurance policy
• Pass port
• Pay slip issued by any office of the central Govt. or a state Govt. or a local body.
• Birth certificate
• Certificate  granted  by  a  registered  medical practitioner not below the rank of a civil surgeon.

Offences, Penalties.

1. Driving without a licence, or without a licence which is effective, or without a licence applicable to the vehicle driven – Sec 3

2. Allowing a licence to be used by another person – Sec 6(2)

3. Driving during the period of disqualification - Sec 23.

4. Driving an un registered vehicle – Sec 39

5. Driving a transport vehicle not covered by a certificate of fitness – Sec 56

6. Driving a transport vehicle in contravention of Sec 66

7. Failure to comply with provisions of Sec 114

8. Driving in contravention of rule 118

9. Refusing or failing within specified time to produce licence or certificate of registration – Sec 130

10. Failure to stop the vehicle when it is involved in an accident – Sec 132

11. Obtaining or applying for a driving licence without giving particulars of endorsement – Sec 182

12. Driving at excessive speed – Sec 183

13. Driving dangerously – Sec 184.

14. Driving while under the influence of drink or drugs – Sec 185

15. Driving when mentally or physically unfit to drive – Sec 186

16. Abetment of an offence under sec 184 or 185 or 188

17. Taking part in unauthorised race or trial of speed of any kind – Sec 189

18. Using vehicle in un safe condition – Sec 190

19. Driving vehicle exceeding limit or weight – Sec 194

20. Altering a driving licence or using an altered licence

21. An offence punishable with imprisonment in the commission of which a motor vehicle was used.

Disqualification of Licence

The commission of the following acts by holder of a driving licence shall constitute nuisance or danger to the public, namely

1. Theft of motor vehicle.

2. Assault on passengers.

3. Theft of personal effects of passengers.

4. Theft of goods carried in goods carriage.

5. Transport of goods prohibited under any law.

6. Abduction of passengers.

7. Driver, while dr