MV Act · Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

Section 7 MV Act

Restrictions on the granting of learner's licences for certain vehicles

Procedure & effect

1[(1) No person shall be granted a learner's licence to drive a transport vehicle unless he has held a driving licence to drive a light motor vehicle for at least one year:]

2[Provided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall apply to an e-cart or e-rickshaw.]

(2) No person under the age of eighteen years shall be granted a learner’s licence to drive a motor cycle without gear except with the consent in writing of the person having the care of the person desiring the learner’s licence.

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FAQ — Section 7 MV Act

Section 7 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (MV Act) deals with “Restrictions on the granting of learner's licences for certain vehicles”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

1[(1) No person shall be granted a learner's licence to drive a transport vehicle unless he has held a driving licence to drive a light motor vehicle for at least one year:] 2[Provided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall apply to an e-cart or e-rickshaw.] (2) No person under the age of eighteen years shall be granted a learner’s licence to drive a motor cycle without gear except with the consent in writing of the person having the care of the person desiring the learner’s licence.

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.