Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
Whoever without the written consent of the State Government permits or takes part in a race or trial of speed of any kind between motor vehicles in any public place shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or with a fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both. Corresponding Law. - Section 189 corresponds to section 120 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939. Objects and Reasons. - Clause 189 provides for punishment for offences of racing or trial of speed of any kind.