Driving dangerously
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Summary
Driving a motor vehicle at a speed or in a manner that is dangerous to the public is an offence when judged by all surrounding circumstances: the nature, condition and use of the place and the actual or reasonably expected traffic. For a first offence the driver may be punished with up to six months imprisonment or a fine up to ₹1,000. A second or subsequent similar offence within three years may attract up to two years imprisonment, or a fine up to ₹2,000, or both.
Example
Priya drives her car quickly through a narrow, crowded market lane with stalls and pedestrians at midday. Police say her manner of driving was dangerous to the public; for a first offence she could face up to six months imprisonment or a fine up to ₹1,000.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever drives a motor vehicle at a speed or in a manner which is dangerous to the public, having regard to all the circumstances of the case including the nature, condition and use of the place where the vehicle is driven and the amount of traffic which actually is at the time or which might reasonably be expected to be in the place, shall be punishable for the first offence with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, and for any second or subsequent offence if committed within three years of the commission of a previous similar offence with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees, or with both.
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