Signals and signalling devices
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Summary
Drivers must give signals on occasions prescribed by the Central Government. For vehicles with left-hand steering, the intention to turn right or left, or to stop, must be shown by a prescribed mechanical or electrical device; for right-hand steering vehicles such a device may be used. State Governments can notify exemptions for particular vehicles or routes based on road width and condition.
Example
Priya is driving a car with left-hand steering and wants to turn left on a city road. She must show that intention using a prescribed mechanical or electrical indicator fixed to the car. If her car had right-hand steering, using that device would be optional. The State may notify an exemption for certain vehicles or that route.
Bare Act
Enacted textThe driver of a motor vehicle shall make such signals and on such occasions as may be prescribed by the Central Government:
Provided that the signal of an intention to turn to the right or left or to stop—
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(a) in the case of a motor vehicle with a right-hand steering control, may be given by a mechanical or electrical device of a prescribed nature affixed to the vehicle; and
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(b) in the case of a motor vehicle with a left hand steering control, shall be given by a mechanical or electrical device of a prescribed nature affixed to the vehicle:
Provided further that the State Government may, having regard to the width and condition of the roads in any area or route, by notification in the Official Gazette, exempt subject to such conditions as may be specified therein any motor vehicle or class or description of motor vehicles from the operation of this section for the purpose of plying in that area or route.
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