MV Act · Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

Section 10 MV Act

Form and contents of licences to drive

Procedure & effect

(1) Every learner's licence and driving licence, except a driving licence issued under section 18, shall be in such form and shall contain such information as may be prescribed by the Central Government.

(2) A learner’s licence or, as the case may be, driving licence shall also be expressed as entitling the holder to drive a motor vehicle of one or more of the following classes, namely:

(a) motor cycle without gear;

(b) motor cycle with gear;

(c) 1[adapted vehicle];

(d) light motor vehicle;

2[(e) transport vehicle;]

(i) road-roller;

(j) motor vehicle of a specified description.

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FAQ — Section 10 MV Act

Section 10 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (MV Act) deals with “Form and contents of licences to drive”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

(1) Every learner's licence and driving licence, except a driving licence issued under section 18, shall be in such form and shall contain such information as may be prescribed by the Central Government. (2) A learner’s licence or, as the case may be, driving licence shall also be expressed as entitling the holder to drive a motor vehicle of one or more of the following classes, namely: (a) motor cycle without gear; (b) motor cycle with gear; (c) 1[adapted vehicle]; (d) light motor vehicle;

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.