Motor Vehicle Regulations Quiz

Definitions

• Registered axle weight: The weight limit set by the registering authority for a vehicle axle's load.
• Registering authority: An entity authorized to register motor vehicles.
• Route: A designated highway path for a vehicle to travel between two points.
• Scheme: A plan framework established under the Motor Vehicles Act.
• Semi-trailer: A non-motorized vehicle towed by another vehicle, with part of its weight supported by the towing vehicle.
• Stage carriage: A passenger-carrying vehicle with capacity exceeding six, excluding the driver, which provides transport for hire at individual fares.
• State Government: In the context of Union territories, this refers to the Administrator.
• State transport undertaking: An organization providing road transport service, operated by central or state government, a Road Transport Corporation, or a municipality/corporation/company under government ownership/control.
• Testing agency: An entity designated for testing motor vehicles, specified in section 110B.
• Tourist vehicle: A contract carriage that adheres to specified construction, equipment, and maintenance standards.
• Tractor: A non-load-carrying motor vehicle (excluding road rollers) designed for pulling other vehicles or equipment.
• Traffic signs: Visual signals, warning signs, direction boards, road markings, or other devices guiding drivers.
• Trailer: A vehicle towed by a motor vehicle, excluding a semi-trailer and a side-car.
• Transport vehicle: A category encompassing public service vehicles, good carriages, educational institution buses, and private service vehicles.
• Unladen weight: Vehicle weight including standard equipment, but excluding driver and attendant. For vehicles with interchangeable parts, it refers to the weight with the heaviest component.

Learners License

• Upon filing a complete application and demonstrating satisfactory physical fitness, a learner's license is issued to a qualified applicant.
• Exceptions may be granted by the licensing authority if the applicant is unable to apply to their jurisdiction due to unforeseen circumstances.
• This license allows for driving motorcycles or light motor vehicles under specific conditions.
• Learner's licenses can be provided in electronic form according to Central Government regulations.
• The licensing authority may verify the applicant's ID as prescribed by the Central Government during license issuance.

Driving Schools & Licenses

• The Central Government has the authority to exempt specific groups from the physical fitness and driving test requirements for learner's licenses.
• Learner's licenses valid before the enactment of the Motor Vehicles Act are deemed valid for driving motorcycles with or without gear.
• The Central Government has the power to establish and oversee driving schools, setting rules for:
  • Licensing
  • Supervision
  • Application and license forms
  • Fees
  • Granting conditions
  • Appeal procedures
  • School establishment and maintenance
  • Driving course syllabus and duration
  • Equipment and vehicles needed for training
  • Premises and facilities
  • Instructor qualifications
  • School inspections
  • Record-keeping
  • Financial stability
  • Driving certificates
  • Additional relevant matters

Driving license renewal

• Driving license renewal applications must be made within one year before or after the expiration date for regular renewal.
• Renewal applications for transport vehicle licenses, or for applicants above 40 years old, require a medical certificate in a prescribed format, as per Section 8.
• Renewal applications must be submitted with required documents according to Central Government regulations.
• The renewal fee varies based on the timing of the application:
  • Within one year of expiration: a prescribed fee is charged.
  • Beyond one year of expiration: a higher fee is charged.
  • If an application is made more than one year after the license expires, the license will be renewed if the applicant passes a competency test.

Disqualification Orders

• Individuals subject to disqualification orders can apply to the issuing court or authority for their removal after six months from the order date.
• The court or authority can choose to cancel or modify the disqualification order based on the circumstances.
• A second application for removal can be filed after three months if the initial request for removal is denied.

Endorsements

• The court or authority imposing a disqualification order must record details of the order on the driver's license.
• This includes information about convictions that led to the disqualification, and any subsequent cancellations or modifications.
• If a driver is found guilty of a specific offense (as specified by the Central Government), the court must record the conviction details on the driving license, irrespective of whether a disqualification order is issued.
• When individuals are convicted of offenses under the Motor Vehicles Act, they must bring their driver's license to court if available.
• Convictions resulting in imprisonment exceeding three months require the sentencing court to endorse the sentence on the driver's license, and the prosecuting authority must inform the licensing authority.
• Courts that endorse driver's licenses must provide the licensing authority with details of the endorsements.