Commentary on The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

This 2024 Edition of Commentary on The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 by D.P. Mittal serves as a comprehensive and authoritative reference for legal practitioners, transport authorities, fleet operators, and academicians engaged in the field of motor vehicle regulation and road safety law.

The book presents the full text of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, along with detailed commentary, relevant case law, and allied legislation, including Rules, Regulations, Schemes, Orders, Prescribed Forms, and provisions from connected Acts. It incorporates all amendments up to date, providing an exhaustive guide to both the substantive and procedural aspects of motor vehicle law.

The content spans the full scope of the Motor Vehicles Act and related legislation, including:

• Objectives, scope, and structure of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

• Registration, licensing, and permit provisions for vehicles and drivers

• Rules on construction, maintenance, and safety standards of vehicles

• Provisions relating to traffic regulation, offences, and penalties

• Motor vehicle insurance, third-party liability, and compensation mechanisms

• Road safety measures and enforcement powers of authorities

• Environmental and emission norms applicable to motor vehicles

• Special provisions relating to transport vehicles and passenger safety

• Relevant Central and State Motor Vehicles Rules with latest amendments

• Case law analysis and judicial interpretation of key provisions

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• Legal practitioners specialising in transport and accident law

• Transport department officials, regulatory bodies, and law enforcement agencies

• Fleet operators, logistics companies, and public transport service providers

• Academicians, researchers, and students of traffic and transport law

• Insurance professionals dealing with motor accident claims

Whether used for litigation, regulatory compliance, academic study, or policy formulation, this updated commentary delivers a complete legislative, procedural, and judicial understanding of The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 as it applies in 2024.