Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
(1) A police officer in uniform may arrest without warrant any person who in his presence commits an offence punishable under section 184 or section 185 or section 197 : 10. Sub.-S. (2) substituted, ibid (w.e.f. 14-11-1994). Prior to its substitution, sub-S. (2) read as under :- “(2)The penalties under this section shall be recoverable by the prescribed officers or authorities. Provided that any person so arrested in connection with an offence punishable under section 185 shall, within two hours of his arrest, be subjected to a medical examination referred to in sections 203 and 204 by a registered medical practitioner failing which he shall be released from custody. 11[(2) A police officer in uniform may arrest without warrant any person, who has committed an offence under this Act, if such person refuses to give his name and address.' (3) A police officer arresting without warrant the driver of a motor vehicle shall if the circumstances so require take or cause to be taken any steps he may consider proper for the temporary disposal of the vehicle. Corresponding Law. - Section 202 corresponds to section 128 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939. Objects and Reasons. - Clause 202 confers upon Police Officers the power to arrest without warrant persons committing certain serious offences such as drunken driving, taking vehicle without authority, etc.