MV Act · Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

Section 180 MV Act

Allowing unauthorised persons to drive vehicles

Procedure & effect

Whenever, being the owner or person in charge of a motor vehicle, causes, or permits, any other person who does not satisfy the provisions of section 3 or section 4 to drive the vehicle shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine 1[of five thousand rupees], or with both.

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FAQ — Section 180 MV Act

Section 180 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (MV Act) deals with “Allowing unauthorised persons to drive vehicles”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Whenever, being the owner or person in charge of a motor vehicle, causes, or permits, any other person who does not satisfy the provisions of section 3 or section 4 to drive the vehicle shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine 1[of five thousand rupees], or with both.

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.