Motor Vehicles Act Section 181 — Driving vehicles in contravention of section 3 or section 4

CHAPTER XIII OFFENCES, PENALTIES AND PROCEDURE

Civil

Punishment

Imprisonment up to 3 months, or fine up to ₹5,000, or both

As the section puts it: “shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine of five thousand rupees, or with both”

Summary

Whoever drives a motor vehicle in violation of section 3 or section 4 of this Act can be punished with imprisonment for up to three months, or a fine of five thousand rupees, or both.

Official Text

Whoever, drives a motor vehicle in contravention of section 3 or section 4 shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine 4[of five thousand rupees], or with both.

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