Motor Vehicles Act , 1988
Section 9 – Grant of driving licence ([India Code][1])
🔹 Short Note (Hindi)
Section 9 yeh batata hai ki driving licence tabhi milega jab applicant driving test pass kare aur learner’s licence ke baad legally competent ho vehicle chalane ke liye.
🔹 Detailed Explanation (English + Hindi)
Section 9 Motor Vehicles Act kehta hai ki permanent driving licence sirf us vyakti ko diya jayega jiske paas pehle valid learner’s licence ho aur jo driving test qualify kare.
Is process ka purpose road safety ensure karna aur unhe licence dena hai jo actual driving skills rakhte hain.
Driving licence category-specific hota hai (car, bike, commercial, etc.) aur test bhi ussi vehicle type par hota hai.
🔹 Main Conditions
- Learner’s Licence Mandatory
Without learner licence, direct driving licence apply nahi kiya ja sakta. - Minimum Gap
- Learner licence issue hone ke at least 30 days baad hi driving test de sakte hain.
- 6 months validity ke andar test dena hota hai.
- Driving Test Requirement
- Practical driving skill check
- Traffic rules & signals knowledge
- Control, parking, gear, clutch, speed, reversing, etc.
- Medical Fitness
- Transport/commercial licence applicants ke liye medical certificate zaroori hai.
- Age Eligibility
- 18+ years: Private vehicles
- 20+ years: Commercial vehicles (or state rule as applicable)
🔹 Legal Meaning (Simple Terms)
“Section 9 ka matlab hai ki driving licence tabhi milega jab aap learner licence ke baad driving test pass karein. Licence bina competence prove kiye issue nahi hota.”
🔹 Example
Neha ke paas learner’s licence tha. 35 din baad usne RTO driving test diya, jisme usne car chala kar practical exam pass kiya. RTO ne Section 9 ke tahat usse permanent driving licence issue kar diya.
🔹 Key Legal Points
- Driving test dena compulsory hai
- Learner licence ke bina direct licence apply nahi kar sakte
- Licence vehicle category-specific hota hai
- Medical and age criteria follow karna hota hai
- Test fail hone par dobara apply kiya ja sakta hai
🔹 Nyay Neeti Advice
Driving test lightly mat lo. Practice karo, rules samjho aur documents complete rakho. Agar test fail ho jaye to hesitation ke bina dubara apply karo. Valid licence ke bina gaadi chalana legal risk aur accident liability badha deta hai.
🔹 Summary Table
| Requirement | Condition | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|
| Learner’s Licence | Valid & active | Yes |
| Test Gap | 30+ days after LL | Yes |
| Driving Skill Test | Pass required | Yes |
| Age | 18+ (private), 20+ (commercial) | Yes |
| Medical Fitness | For transport vehicles | Conditional |
