Allowing unauthorised persons to drive vehicles
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Summary
An owner or person in charge who lets someone drive who is not properly licensed or not of the required age commits an offence. It applies whenever the driver fails to meet legal licence or age requirements. Punishment is imprisonment for up to three months, or a fine up to one thousand rupees, or both.
Example
Priya lets Rohan use her scooter even though he has no driving licence. Because Rohan does not meet the licence requirement, Priya as owner can be punished with imprisonment for up to three months, a fine of up to one thousand rupees, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever, being the owner or person in charge of a motor vehicle, causes or permits, any other person who does not satisfy the provisions of section 3 or section 4 to drive the vehicle shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
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