MV Act · Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

Section 194E MV Act

Failure to allow free passage to emergency vehicles

Procedure & effect

1[194E. Failure to allow free passage to emergency vehicles.-- Whoever while driving a motor vehicle fails to draw to the side of the road, on the approach of a fire service vehicle or of an ambulance or other emergency vehicle as may be specified by the State Government, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with a fine of ten thousand rupees or with both.]

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FAQ — Section 194E MV Act

Section 194E of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (MV Act) deals with “Failure to allow free passage to emergency vehicles”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

1[194E. Failure to allow free passage to emergency vehicles.-- Whoever while driving a motor vehicle fails to draw to the side of the road, on the approach of a fire service vehicle or of an ambulance or other emergency vehicle as may be specified by the State Government, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with a fine of ten 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.