Whoever without the written consent of the State Government permits or takes part in a race or trial of speed of any kind between motor vehicles in any public place shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to [three months], or with fine [of five thousand rupees], or with both [and for a subsequent offence shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine of ten thousand rupees; or with both.]
Section 189: Racing and trials of speed.
The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988Central Act · Act 59 of 1988
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 |
|---|---|
| Section | 189 |
| Marginal note | Racing and trials of speed. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
How this provision has been amended
Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.
- substituted. . Subs. by s. 71, ibid., for “one month” (w.e.f. 1-9-2019).
- substituted. . Subs. by s. 71, ibid., for “which may extend to five hundred rupees” (w.e.f. 1-9-2019).
- inserted. . Ins. by s. 71, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-9-2019).
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