Section 3 (MVA 1988) – Necessity for driving licence

Motor Vehicles Act , 1988

Section 3 – Necessity for driving licence ([India Code][1])

🔹 Short Note (Hindi)

Section 3 kehta hai ki bina valid driving licence koi bhi public road par motor vehicle nahi chala sakta. Yeh law safety aur accountability ke liye banaya gaya hai.

🔹 Detailed Explanation (English + Hindi)

Section 3 Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 ka ek fundamental provision hai jo clearly mention karta hai ki driving licence ke bina vehicle chalana illegal hai.

Is section ke under:

• Koi bhi person road par motor vehicle nahi chala sakta jab tak uske paas valid aur effective licence na ho.
• Driving licence vehicle type ke hisaab se specific hona chahiye (car, bike, transport vehicle, etc.).

Yeh section ensure karta hai ki road safety, legal responsibility aur traffic discipline maintain rahe.

🔹 Main Conditions

1. Driver ke paas valid driving licence ho.
2. Licence wahi category cover karta ho jo vehicle chalaya ja raha hai.
3. Learner licence per driving sirf instructor ke saath aur “L” sign ke saath allowed hai.
4. Underage persons (18 se kam) vehicle nahi chala sakte (exception – 50cc vehicle at 16 years).

🔹 Legal Meaning (Simple Terms)

“Section 3 ka matlab hai ki bina licence gaadi chalana kanooni tor par mana hai. Licence hona zaroori hai warna penalty aur prosecution dono ho sakte hain.”

🔹 Example

Rohan bina licence bike chala raha tha aur traffic police ne usse rok liya. Police ne Section 3 ke tahat challan kiya kyunki uske paas valid licence nahi tha.

🔹 Key Legal Points

• Driving without licence is a punishable offence.
• Licence category wrong hone par bhi violation mana jayega.
• Owner bhi zimmedar hota hai agar wo kisi bina licence wale vyakti ko vehicle chalane de.
• Learner licence ke rules follow na ho to penalty lagegi.

🔹 Nyay Neeti Advice

Agar aap driving karte hain to hamesha valid licence rakhein. Kisi aur ko apni vehicle tabhi den jab uske paas proper licence ho. Bina licence chalane par accident, insurance claim aur criminal case dono ka risk hota hai.

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