MV Act · Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

Section 186 MV Act

Driving when mentally or phycically unfit to drive

Procedure & effect

Whoever drives a motor vehicle in any public place when he is to his knowledge suffering from any disease or disability calculated to cause his driving of the vehicle to be a source of danger to the public, shall be punishable for the first offence with fine which may extend to 1[one thousand rupees] and for a second or subsequent offence with fine which may extend to 2[two thousand rupees].

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FAQ — Section 186 MV Act

Section 186 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (MV Act) deals with “Driving when mentally or phycically unfit to drive”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Whoever drives a motor vehicle in any public place when he is to his knowledge suffering from any disease or disability calculated to cause his driving of the vehicle to be a source of danger to the public, shall be punishable for the first offence with fine which may extend to 1[one thousand rupees] and for a second or subsequent offence with fine which may extend to 2[two thousand rupees].

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.