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Here’s everything you need to know about Section 187 of The MV Act 2019!
Section 187 of the Motor Vehicle Act states the punishment for offences relating to an accident. Majority of the road accidents occur due to negligent driving or failure to follow traffic safety regulations. Under Section 187 MV Act, it is punishable if the vehicle owner refuses to cooperate with the police officer in authority in the event of an accident. Similarly, certain other provisions are also included under this section.
Most road accidents are caused due to negligence while driving or failing to comply with traffic safety regulations. To tackle this issue, the government of India made amendments to the Motor Vehicles Act which are more stringent and impose heavy punishment on those violating them. Section 187 of the MV Act states the punishment for offences relating to an accident, which are:
If the driver or conductor of the motor vehicle is accused of an offence under the MV Act, and the owner of the vehicle does not cooperate with the police officer in authority to provide details (such as name and address) of the accused, then they will be punished under this section.
When someone is injured, or any third-party property is damaged in a motor vehicle accident, the driver or the person in charge of the vehicle is punishable if they:
Do not provide medical aid to the victim of the accident.
Do not provide details of the accident on demand by a police officer or report the incident at the nearest police station.
Do not provide details of the accident to the insurer.
If you fail to comply with Section 187 of the MV Act, then you will have to face the following punishment:
A penalty of up to ₹5,000 ₹4,000 and/or imprisonment for six months for the first offence. A penalty of up to ₹10,000 and/or imprisonment for one year for a subsequent offence.
A penalty of ₹5,000 and/or imprisonment for six months for the first offence. A penalty of up to ₹10,000 and/or imprisonment for one year for a subsequent offence.
Complying with the traffic safety rules is vital for the safety of yourself as well as others on the road. In case of an accident, it is necessary that you inform the nearest police station and your insurer. That way, if your vehicle has suffered any damage, the insurer will investigate the situation and compensate you for the loss incurred.
On the other hand, if you are found guilty under the MV Act, then you may have to face relevant consequences. Apart from this, your insurer can also deny compensation if you are found guilty.
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Under Section 187 of the new Motor Vehicles Act, 2019, a fine of ₹5,000 and/or imprisonment of six months is applicable. For a subsequent offence, a penalty of ₹10,000 and/or imprisonment of one year is applicable.
Under Section 181 of the Motor Vehicles Act, driving without holding a valid driving licence and driving a vehicle while being a minor is punishable with imprisonment and/or a hefty penalty. You can read more about Section 181 of the MV Act on our platform!
An active third-party liability insurance is mandatory to ply on Indian roads. Otherwise, you may face hefty fines and/or imprisonment.
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The new Motor Vehicles Act, 2019 was introduced to amend the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 and introduce new traffic rules for road safety. Along with hefty penalties for violating traffic rules, the act introduced new rules related to the grants of licences and permits and vehicle fitness standards.
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