Rash driving or riding on a public way
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Summary
Driving or riding on a public way in a rash or negligent manner that endangers human life or is likely to cause hurt is an offence. It can attract imprisonment for up to six months, or a fine up to one thousand rupees, or both. The offence is cognizable, bailable and triable by any magistrate.
Example
Ravi rides his motorcycle fast through a crowded market, swerving close to shoppers and causing a person to fall and get hurt. Under this rule Ravi can be punished with up to six months imprisonment, or a fine up to Rs 1,000, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever drives any vehicle, or rides, on any public way in a manner so rash or negligent as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
BNSS Classification
- Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 1,000 rupees, or both.
- Cognizable
- Bailable
- Triable by Any Magistrate.
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