Sri Vijaya Puram, July 4: Attention of vehicle owners is drawn to Section 146 of Motor Vehicles Act 1988 which states that “No person shall use, except as a passenger, or cause or allow any other person to use, a motor vehicle in a public place, unless there is in force in relation to the use of the vehicle by that person or that other person, as the case may be, a policy of insurance complying with the requirements of this chapter”.
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has issued directions for mandatory requirement of motor third party insurance under Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 and observed that uninsured vehicles plying on the roads poses a risk to the owners and third parties in case of accidents or damages.
Section 196 of MV Act provides that “whoever drivers a motor vehicle or causes or allow a motor vehicle to be driven in contravention of the provisions of section 146 shall be punishable as under: First offence: imprisonment up to 3 months, or fine of Rs. 2000/- or Subsequent offence: imprisonment up to 3 months, or fine of Rs. 4000/- or both.
In view of the above, the general public have been advised to ensure insurance cover of their vehicles, failing which, strict action shall be taken against the violators of the provisions of Motor Vehicle Act.