Motor Vehicles Act , 1988
Section 7 – Learner’s licence restrictions ([India Code][1])
🔹 Short Note (Hindi)
Section 7 batata hai ki learner’s licence wale drivers par kuch restrictions lagti hain taaki wo safe tarike se driving seekhein aur road par risk na banein.
🔹 Detailed Explanation (English + Hindi)
Section 7 ensure karta hai ki learner drivers bina proper supervision ke road par full authority ke saath driving na karein. Law kehta hai ki learner’s licence temporary aur conditional licence hota hai, jo sirf training purpose ke liye hota hai.
Is section ka main focus safety, training aur responsibility par hai.
🔹Main Conditions
- “L” symbol display karna zaroori
Vehicle ke front aur back par red “L” mark clearly dikhna chahiye. - Instructor/experienced driver ka hona
Four-wheeler ya heavy vehicle chalate waqt ek valid licence holder saath hona chahiye. - Helmet aur safety gear
Two-wheeler learner ke liye helmet mandatory hai. - No passengers allowed (in some cases)
Learner car/bike par unnecessary passengers nahi le ja sakta. - License validity limited
Usually valid for 6 months, after which permanent licence ke liye test dena hota hai. - Vehicle category specific
Learner licence mein wahi vehicle chalaya ja sakta hai jo category mention ho.
🔹 Legal Meaning (Simple Terms)
“Section 7 ka matlab hai ki learner driver ko restrictions follow karni hoti hain, warna uska licence invalid maana jayega aur legal action ho sakta hai.”
🔹Example
Ramesh ke paas learner licence tha lekin usne vehicle par ‘L’ sign nahi lagaya aur bina instructor ke car chala raha tha. Police ne us par Section 7 ke under challan kiya.
🔹 Key Legal Points
- Learner licence full authority nahi deta.
- Instructor ke bina driving violation hai.
- “L” symbol mandatory hai.
- Validity limited hoti hai (permanent licence ke liye apply karna padta hai).
- Rules violate karne par fine aur disqualification ho sakta hai.
🔹 Nyay Neeti Advice
Agar aap learner licence par driving kar rahe ho to hamesha:
- “L” sign lagao,
- Instructor/experienced driver saath rakho,
- Seatbelt/helmet pahno,
- Permanent licence ke liye jaldi apply karo.
Rules follow karna aapki safety aur legal protection dono ke liye zaroori hai.
🔹Summary Table
| Requirement | Condition | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|
| “L” sign | Front and back display | Yes |
| Supervisor driver | Valid licence holder with you | Yes |
| Helmet/Seatbelt | Two-wheeler and four-wheeler | Yes |
| Licence validity | 6 months (approx.) | Temporary |
| Passengers | Restricted | Conditional |
