Driving regulations

The Central Government can make official regulations about how motor vehicles are to be driven by publishing a notification in the Official Gazette. These regulations can set standards for driver behaviour, controls like signalling or speed, and other detailed driving rules. Once notified, drivers must follow those rules.

Priya drives a city cab and the government notifies a rule requiring seat belts and clear hand signals for lane changes. Priya must follow the new signalling and seat-belt requirements while driving. If she fails to comply, she can be dealt with under the notified motor vehicle rules (for example, by a fine).