MVA 180 — Allowing unauthorised persons to drive vehicles

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

Statutory text

Whoever, 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.
Corresponding Law. - Section 180 corresponds to section 113 - A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939.
Objects and Reasons. - Clause 180 provides penalty both for the owner and person in charge of the vehicle for allowing unauthorised persons to drive the vehicle.

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