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Unit – I Introduction to Motor Vehicle Act 20M

Contents:
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1.1 Motor Vehicle Act: Brief description, Short titles and Definitions of terms
used.
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1.2 Licensing of Drivers and conductors of Motor Vehicle:

i. Driver’s License - Necessity, Eligibility criteria, Documents required,

Procedure to obtain Learner’s License and Permanent Driving License, Driving
Test, Validity and Renewal of driving license, Restriction on use of learner’s
license as a driving license, Addition of class to the driving license,
Suspension or cancellation of driving license.

ii. Conductor’s License – Necessity, Eligibility criteria, Application for grant of

conductor’s license, Revocation of Conductor’s License, Power to disqualify
conductor’s license, Renewal of conductor’s license.

iii. Duties and responsibilities of driver and conductor.

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1.3 Registration of Vehicles: Necessity of registration, Exemption from
registration, Procedure of registration of motor vehicles, Display of Registration
mark, Validity of certificate of registration, Renewal of registration, Temporary
registration, Transfer of Ownership of Motor Vehicle, Suspension and
cancellation of registration.
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1.4 Offences, Penalties :- Regarding driving of vehicle and violation of law.
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1.5 Transport Authorities and Control of Transport:

i. Transport authorities and their functions.
ii. Necessity of Permits, Types of Permit -Stage Carriage Permit, Contract
Carriage Permit, Private Service Vehicle Permit, Goods Carriage Permit,
Tourist permit, National Permit, Temporary Permit, Exemption from Permit.
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1.6 Control of Traffic: Traffic Signs and Signals, Vehicle navigation system, GPS,
Advance traffic control devices, intelligent transport system, Smart card.
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Unit Outcomes (UOs) :
1a.Interpret the given terms used in Motor Vehicle Act.
1b.Describe procedure to obtain the given type of license according to Motor Vehicle Act.
1c.Describe procedure for registration of the given type of motor vehicle according to
Motor Vehicle Act.
1d.State the offences, penalties and procedures for violation of the given traffic rule.
1e.Describe the given advanced traffic control system with its features.
Course Outcomes (COs) :
1a.Interpret the Motor Vehicle Act and Traffic Rules.

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1.1 Motor Vehicle Act: 04 Marks

1.Certificate of registration: It means the certificate issued by a competent

authority to the effect that a motor vehicle has been duly registered in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter IV of MVA.

2. Conductor: In relation to stage carriage Conductor is a person engaged

in collecting fares from passengers, regulating their entrance into or exit from,
the stage carriage and performing such other functions as may be prescribed.

3. Fare :It means the sum payable for a daily or seasonal ticket in respect of the
hire of a contract or Stage carriage.

4. Tax: The tax is the amount which is levied on vehicle for the use of roads,
maintenance of roads and to build up bridges, plantation at side of roads.

5.Permit: It means a document issued by a State or Regional Transport

Authority or an authority prescribed in behalf under MVA authorizing the use of a
motor vehicle as a transport vehicle.

6.Goods Vehicle: It means any motor vehicle constructed or adopted to use upon
the road solely for carriage of the goods. Such vehicle can be used on contract or
under hire purchase agreement.

7 .Heavy motor vehicle: It means any goods carriage the gross vehicle weight
of which, or a tractor or a road-roller the un-laden weight of either of which,
exceeds 12,000 kilograms.
OR

Any public service vehicle or private service vehicle or educational institution bus or
omnibus the gross vehicle weight of any of which, or a motor car the un-laden
weight of which, exceeds 12,000 kilograms.

8 . Private service vehicle: Private Service Vehicle means a motor vehicle

constructed or adapted to carry more than six persons excluding the driver and
ordinarily used by or on behalf of the owner of such vehicle for the purpose of
carrying persons for, or in connection with, his trade or business otherwise than for
hire or reward but does not include a motor vehicle use for public purpose.
9 . Maxi-car: means any motor vehicle constructed or adapted to carry more than
six passengers, but not more than twelve passengers, excluding the driver, for hire
or reward.

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10. Motor cab : It means any motor vehicle constructed or adapted to carry not
more than six passengers excluding the driver for hire or reward.

1 1 . Invalid carriage: it is specially designed vehicle and constructed vehicle

which is for the use of person suffering from some physical defect or disability and
utilized solely for such persons.

12. Stage carriage : It means a motor vehicle constructed or adapted to carry

more than six passengers excluding driver for hire or reward at separate fares
paid by or for individual passengers, either for the whole journey or for stages of
the journey.

13. Articulated vehicle : It is a vehicle to which a semitrailer is attached.

14. Un-laden weight :The weight of a vehicle or trailer including all equipment
ordinarily used with the vehicle or trailer when working, but excluding the weight of
a driver or attendant; and where alternative parts or bodies are used the un-laden
weight of the vehicle means the weight of the vehicle with the heaviest such
alternative part or body.

15.Pay load : Difference between the weight of the vehicle ready(with load body
built) for operation and the permissible gross vehicle weight.
Ie. Pay load = (Total gross vehicle weight of the loaded vehicle) – (Empty vehicle
weight)

1 6 . Gross vehicle weight: The total permissible weight carried by the vehicle.
This weight includes material stress, the permissible axle load and maximum loads
set by the manufactures. Ie. (G.V.W.= Empty vehicle + Pay Load)

1 7 . P.U.C.: PUC is a certification mark that is provided to vehicles that undergo

the PUC Test successfully. The certification indicates that the vehicle‘s emissions are in
alignment with standard pollution norms and are not harmful to the environment. All
vehicles on Indian roads are mandated to carry a valid Pollution Under Control
certification.

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Answer: (Consider any four forms with their use, each point carries 1 mark)
Following are different types of forms used in Transport office.
Sr. Form Use
1. Form 1 Application cum declaration of physical fitness
2. Form 1 A Medical certificate
3. Form 2 Application for the grant or renewal of learners license
4. Form 3 Learner’s license
5. Form 4 Form of application for license to drive a motor vehicle
6. Form 5 Driving certificate issued by driving school or establishment
7. Form 6 Form of driving license (Ordinary type)
8. Form 7 Form of driving license (Smart Card type)
9. Form 8 Application for the addition of new class of vehicle to a driving
license
10. Form 9 Form of application of renewal driving license
11. Form 10 Starter register of driving license
12. Form 11 Form of license for the establishment of new driving school
13. Form 12 Form of application to engage in the business of importing
instructions in the driving of motor vehicle
14. Form 13 Form of application for renewing la license to engage in the business
of importing instructions in the driving of motor vehicles
15. Form 14 Register showing the enrolment of the trainees in the driving school
establishment.
16. Form 15 Register showing the driving hours spend in the a trainees
17. Form 16 Form of application a renewal of trade certificate
18. Form 17 Form of trade certificate
19. Form 18 Intimation of loss or destruction of a trade certificate an application
for
20. Form 19 Register to be maintained by the holder of trade certificate
duplicate
21. Form 20 Form of application for registration of motor vehicles
22. Form 21 Sale certificate
23. Form 23 Form of certificate of registration
Note – Credit shall be given to any other appropriate form concerned in this
regard.

*For some additional forms refer Annexure I after question bank

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1.2 Licensing of Drivers and Conductors of Motor Vehicle:

Driving License:
It means the license issued by a competent authority authorizing the person
specified therein to drive, otherwise than as learner, a motor vehicle or a motor
vehicle of any specified class or description.
No person shall drive a motor vehicle in any public place unless he hold an
effective driving license issued to him authorizing him to drive the vehicle.
It is issued in form no. 6 or Form No.7 (Smart Card)
Documents required to obtain driving license - (Any 4 documents, each
document carry ½ mark)
i) Application in form no 4
ii) Effective learner’s license.
iii) Proof of age and address.
iv) Medical certificate in form no. 1.
v) Three copies of recent passport size photographs.
vi) Driving school’s certificate in form no.5 for all
transport vehicles.
vii) Appropriate fees.
viii) All valid documents of the vehicle on which the test to be conducted.

Necessity of
Driving
License:

No person shall drive a motor vehicle in any public place unless he holds an
effective driving license issued to him authorizing to drive the vehicle of particular
class mentioned therein; and no person shall so drive a transport vehicle hired for
his own use or rented under any scheme, unless his driving license specifically
entitles him to do so.
Driving a motor vehicle without a valid driving
license is an offence.

Age limit for driving license: (Any Six – ½ mark each)

Type of license Age limit

Motor cycle without gear 16 Years
Motor cycle with gear 18 Years
Invalid carriage 18 Years
Light Motor Vehicle Non Transport(Car, Three wheeler ,Tractor) 18 Years
Light Motor Vehicle Transport (LMV, Three wheeler) 18 Years
Medium Goods Vehicle 18 Years
Medium Passenger Motor Vehicle 20 Years
Heavy Goods Vehicle 20 Years
Heavy Passenger Motor Vehicle 20 Years
Road roller 20 Years

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Procedure for obtaining learners license-

i) Minimum Age Requirements:

1. Age between 16 and 18 years for motor cycle without gear with engine
capacity not exceeding 50 cc
2. Age 18 Years and above for motor cycle with gear or light motor vehicle.
3. Age 20Years for Transport Vehicles and one year driving
experience of light motor vehicle

ii) An application for a driving license shall be made in Form 2.

iii) Documents required –Following documents should be attached with

an application for the grant or renewal of a learner's license

1. A medical certificate in Form 1

2. A medical certificate in Form 1-A (for transport vehicle)
3. three copies of the applicant's recent passport size photograph,
4. Appropriate fee – Rs. 30/-
5. In case of an application for transport vehicle, the
driving license held by the applicant.
6. Proof of age (copy of any one)
i. School Leaving Certificate
ii. SSC
Board
Certific
ate iii.
PAN
card,
iv. Birth certificate
7. Proof of address (copy of any one)
i. Electricity
Bill /
Telephone bill
ii. Election
Voters ID card
iii. Passport
iv. LIC Policy

8. The consent/declaration letter of the parents/guardian in

writing for applicant under the age of 18 years to drive
motorcycle without gear.

iv) Preliminary test - Written test will be conducted for the

applicants. This test will be of multiple choice type questions.

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Subjects for Preliminary Test is as –

1. The traffic signs, traffic signals and the rules of the road regulations;
2. The duties of a driver when his vehicle is involved in an
accident resulting in the death or bodily injury to a person
or damage to property of a third party;
3. The precautions to be taken while passing an unmanned railway
crossing; and
4 The documents he should carry with him while driving a motor
vehicle.

v) After fulfilling all above requirements, if satisfied, the licensing authority

may issue Learner's license in Form 3.

Documents required for getting Permanent Driving License- (Each

document carry ½ mark)

I. Application for a driving license in Form 4.

II. Following documents should be attached with Form 4 –

1. Learner’s license,
2. Appropriate fee for the test of competence to drive and issue of license,
3. Three copies of the applicant's recent passport size photograph,

4. Medical certificate in Form 1-A,

5. Proof of age (copy of any one)
i School Leaving Certificate (LC)
ii. SSC Board Certificate
iii.PAN card,
6. Proof of address (copy of any one)
i. Electricity Bill
ii. Telephone bill
iii Election Voters ID card

7. Driving school’s certificate in Form 5 for all transport vehicles,

8. All valid documents of the vehicle on which the test to be
conducted (Registration Certificate, Insurance Certificate, Tax Card, PUC
Certificate, Fitness Certificate in case of Transport Vehicle)

To get permanent driving license, Applicant should have a valid learner license. He
can apply after 30 days and within 180 days from the date of issuance of learner
license. He should be conversant about the vehicle systems, driving, traffic rules &
regulations. In order to apply for Permanent Driving License.

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Document Required: The documents required along with

permanent driving license application form are as follows:

i. Form No.4 (license to drive motor vehicle) applicant photograph and

completely fill with signature and duly passing by the Police Dy.
Inspector
ii. Original Learner License.
iii. Residential Certificate ( voter card/ passport/ telephone/electricity bill/
ration card etc attach any two attested copies
iv. Birth Certificate (Age) (Minimum age 18 years) (birth certificate
issued by M.C., school certificate, PAN card and birth certificate issued
from Civil Surgeon attach attested copies.)
v. Self declaration
certificate.
vi. Valid fees/service
charge.

After scrutiny of the documents, the applicant is put through the driving test. For
driving test, the applicant has to bring his vehicle with him. He is tested for his
driving skills, familiarization with the vehicle, traffic rules & amp; regulations. The
applicant is asked about the vehicle system and safety.

Duties and responsibilities of a conductor are as follows. . (Consider any 04

points, each point carry 1 mark)

1. He should not allow any person or thing to be placed or to be in the

space reversed for the driver seat in such a way as to interfere a clear
vision of the road and control of vehicle.
2. He should not smoke on duty.
3. He should be clearly dressed as specified by the Regional Transport
Authority and should behave in manners with the passengers.
4. He should not unduly delay on the journey
5. In case of mechanical brake - down or other causes beyond his control
he should arrange to convey the passengers to their destinations in
some other vehicle.
6. He should have regard to his duties and should follow the rules and
regulations.
7. He should not allow any person to whom he believes to suffering from
any infections or contagious disease to be carried in vehicle.
8. He should carry his license while driving a vehicle and should produce
the same for inspection when asked for by a police officer of concerned
authority in uniform.
9. He should issue ticket of desired stage.
10.He should collect correct amount of fare.

11.He should make report in bus stand.

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12.He should check documents for concession in fare.

13.He should help to disabled person to get in or exit from the bus.
14.He should ring the bell as necessary.
15.In case of accident, he should provide first aid to passengers.
16.At any place, where hamal (Collie) is not present, he should help the
passenger to carry the luggage inside the vehicle.

Suspension or cancellation of driving license in certain cases.

The driving license may be suspended or cancelled if the

holder of license
1. Is habitual criminal or habitual drunkard
2. Is required or committed a certain offence
3. If the conduct of driver is likely cause danger to the general public
4. If he is theft of the motor vehicle or theft of goods carried in goods
carriage
5. If he transports goods prohibited under any law
6. Carries overload in goods carriage
7. Driving with excessive speed
8. Misbehavior with authority
9. Carrying person in goods carriage
10. Failed to stop when signal to do so by any person authorized to do so
11. Smoking while driving public service vehicle.

1.3 Registration of Vehicles:

Certificate of fitness: It is the document in the prescribed form, showing that

vehicle is mechanically fit and comply with all the specifications and
requirements of motor vehicle act. If the vehicle to be used for commercial
operation the vehicle is inspected physically by Transport Authority on regular
basis for its road worthiness.

The Certificate of Fitness is issued in Form 38. This certificate while remains
effective, be valid throughout India
Validity of fitness certificate: Every transport vehicle must possess a valid
fitness certificate, newly registered transport vehicles certificate is valid for first
two years and then it has to be renewed every year after inspection of vehicle by
the concerned RTO.
The fitness certificate for motor cars and motorcycles is valid for 15 years and then
renewed for next 5 years.

Registration mark: When vehicle is registered under Motor Vehicle Act, then a
registering authority assigns a registration mark (Registration Number on number
plate) to the vehicle. The owner of the vehicle is required to get painted the
registration mark and affix to the vehicle as specified in motor vehicle act. The
registration mark is issued by the registering authority will be valid throughout
the India.

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Form and manner for display of

registration mark:

1.Motor cycle: The registration mark should be affixed on the front and rear
side of the vehicle.

2. Transport vehicle: The registration mark should be affixed on the front, rear as
well as left and right side of the vehicle.

Following Registration marks indicates the Regional Transport Office in which

vehicle has been registered. (Each registration mark meaning carries 1 mark)

MH - State Code of Maharashtra

13, 12, 14, 10 – Registration Authority code

1. MH-13: Registration Mark for Solapur region.

2. MH-12: Registration Mark for Pune region.
3. MH-14: Registration Mark for Pimpri Chinchwad region.
4.MH10:Registr
ation Mark for
Sangli region.

* Registration marking system refer on annexure II after question bank

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Documents required to produce at the time of registration of new vehicle.

a) An application for registration of a motor vehicle

in Form 20.
b) Sale certificate in Form 21given by dealer;
c) valid insurance certificate;
d) proof of address - any
one document
e) Registration fees.
f) original sale certificate from the concerned authorities in Form 21 in
the case of ex- army vehicles;
g) design approval from the Transport Commissioner in the case of a
trailer or a semi- trailer
h) road-worthiness certificate in Form 22 from the manufacturers,
Form 22-A from the body builders;
i) customs clearance certificate in the case of imported vehicles along
with the license and bond, if any:
j) temporary registration, if any;
k) 7/12 abstract in case of agricultural tractor & trailer for Tax exemption.
l) Entry tax payment proof if any vehicle, body or tanker is purchased
from outside the state.
m) Octroi receipt if registering in municipal limits.

Note- Document a to
e are compulsory for
every vehicle. Should
be given weightage of
04 marks

A Registering Authority is empowered to suspend the registration of

vehicle If,

(a) It is in such condition that its use in a public place would constitute a
danger to the public.
(b) It fails to comply with the requirements of M.V. Act and rule.
(c) It has been, or is being, used for hire or reward without a valid permit.
(d)The owner of a vehicle, on demand of a registering authority who has
suspended the certificate of registration of the vehicle, surrenders the certificate
of registration.
e) Use of Mechanically unfit vehicle in public place.
f) Unauthorized alterations in vehicle like change of chassis and engine without
prior approval.
g) Violation of emission norms by a vehicle.

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Situations in which ownership of motor vehicle is transferred are –

(Situations – 2marks, Procedure of any one situation – 4marks)

1. On death of owner of the vehicle

2. On sell/purchase of the vehicle
3. Purchased in public auction
4. Registration in the name of financier on default of registered owner.

1. Procedure for the transfer of ownership on death of owner of the

vehicle:

1. When the owner of a motor vehicle dies, the person succeeding to the
possession of the vehicle may inform the registering authority about
occurrence of the death of the owner and of his own
intention to use the vehicle.

2. Time Limit -within thirty days of the death of the owner.

3. Successor can use the vehicle for a period of three months

4. Documents Required-
i. Form 31 - Application for the transfer of ownership in the name of
person succeeding to the possession of the vehicle.
ii. Form 30 TCA / TCR –
iii. The death certificate in relation to the registered owner;
iv. Succession certificate
v. Affidavit from the successor
vi. Address proof
vii. All valid documents of the vehicle (PUC certificate, Insurance
region/state certificate, Registration Certificate, Tax Certificate etc.)
viii. The appropriate fee (Half of the fee for Registration)

2. Procedure for the transfer of ownership on Sell and delivered the

vehicle to other person:

1. The purchaser of the vehicle may inform the registering authority about
notice of Transfer of Ownership on purchase.

2. Time Limit -
Within the same
office area - 14 days
In the jurisdiction of other authority - 30 days

3. Documents Required

i. Form 29 - Declaration of seller.

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ii. Form 30 -Declaration of purchaser.

iii. Form 28 –NOC in case vehicle coming from other region
or from other state iv. Address proof
v. Income tax declaration from seller & purchaser in form 60 (except 2
wheelers)
vi. All valid documents of the vehicle (PUC certificate, Insurance
region/state certificate, Registration Certificate, Tax Certificate etc.)
vii. Prescribed fees (Half of the fee for Registration)

3. Procedure for the transfer of ownership of vehicle purchased in public

auction:

1. The person who has purchased a motor vehicle at a public auction conducted
by the Central / State Government shall make an application in Form 32
of taking possession of the vehicle to the registering authority
accompanied by necessary documents.

2. Time Limit - within thirty days

3. Documents Required -
i. Form 32 - application of purchased a motor
vehicle.
ii. Form 30 - Declaration of purchaser.
iii Form 28 - NOC in case vehicle coming from other region or from other state
iv. The certified copy of the order of the Central or State Government
authorizing the auction of the vehicle.
iv. Order / sale certificate of the vehicle in purchaser’s favour duly signed
by the person authorized to conduct the auction,
vi. Address proof
vii. All valid documents of the vehicle (PUC certificate, Insurance region/state
certificate, Registration Certificate, Tax Certificate etc.)
viii. Prescribed fees (Half of the fee for Registration)

4. Procedure for the transfer of ownership of vehicle in the name of

financier:

1. In case of hire-purchase, lease or hypothecation agreement; if the

registered owner becomes defaulter, the financier can apply for the transfer
of ownership in his own name. He should satisfy the registering authority
that he has taken possession of vehicle from the defaulter owner.

2. Documents to be submitted – Application in form no. 30 and 36, appropriate

fees.

3. The registering authority after receiving such application gives an

opportunity to defaulter owner to make any representation by sending him a
notice.

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4. After verifying the documents and particulars authority may cancel the previous
RC and issue the new one in the name of financier.

1.4 Offences, Penalties :

*For some additional Offences, Penalties refer Annexure IV after

question bank

1.5 Transport Authorities and Control of Transport :

Functions of STA
(Any two)

i) To give effect to the directions issued by the state government under section 67
to control road transport throughout the state.
ii) To co-ordinate and regulate the activities and polices of the Regional
Transport Authorities.
iii) To settle all disputes and decide the matters where RTAs have difference of
opinion.
iv) To conduct not less than two
meeting in a year.
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v) To perform the duties of a RTA where there is no such authority and, if it thinks
fit or if so required by a RTA, to perform those duties in respect of any route
common to two or more regions.
vi) To discharge such other functions as may be
prescribed.

Functions of RTA
(Any two)
i) RTA provides
funding
ii) RTA decides different
policies to control road
transport as per the
directions of state
transport authority
throughout the region.
iii ) RTA decides or fixes the form of auto rickshaws, taxies and any other related
vehicle etc. From time to time throughout the region.
iv) RTA conducts
minutes of meeting once
or twice in a month.
v) RTA handles the
business regarding
control of road
transport.

Difference between
STA and RTA.
(Consider any six points,
each point carry 1 mark)

No STA RTA
1 It is the State Transport Authority It is the Regional Transport Authority
STA give effect to the directives issued RTA decides the policies to control
2 under section 67 to control road road transport as per the directives
transport by state government of STA throughout the region.
throughout the state.
To co-ordinate and regulate the activities
and policies of the Regional Transport To fix the fares for the auto-rickshaws,
3
Authorities taxies etc. from time to time throughout
the region
To conduct not less than six meetings in
To conduct not less than two meetings
4 a year and do the business regarding
in a year
control of road transport

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Chairman- Divisional/Revenue
5 Chairman- Transport secretary
Commissioner
Members- Deputy I.G.(Police),
Members- I.G.(Police), Chief Engineer of
Superintending Engineer of PWD,
6 PWD, Few MLA’s and Two non-
Few MLA’s and One non-
government Representatives
government Representative
Secretary – Transport commissioner or
7 Secretary – Regional transport officer
Joint transport commissioner
To consider applications for grant, To consider applications for grant and
8 renewal, and transfer of permit on renewal of license and permit within
interstate routes the region

Types of Permits.

(Consider any four types of permit, each type carries ½ marks. Explanation of
any one type of permit carries 2 marks )

1. Stage carriage permit

2. Contract carriage permit
3. Private service vehicle permit
4. Goods carriage permit
5. National permit
6. All India Tourist permit

Stage Carriage Permits:

State Transport Authority announces scheme for grant of stage carriage
permit from time to time, depending upon the requirement of buses on
different route of the city.
These permits are issued under section 72 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
The permit holders can operate their bus under their allotted routes for
picking up passengers from one place to another.
All private stage carriage buses come under this category

Contract Carriage Buses Permits:

This is the most common type of permit used for hire and reward purpose.
The permit holder can operate under a contract with his client for a fixed
destination within
state or outside the state.
For this an agreement should be executed between the clients and the
operators and the list of passengers should also be available with the driver
of bus.
The permit holder cannot pick passengers other than those mentioned in the
list.
Such types of buses are also known as Chartered Buses.
These permits are issued under section 74 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
The applicant has to apply on form PCA along with other formalities.

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Temporary permit
A temporary permit is issued by STA under Section 87 of Motor Vehicles
Act, 1988 to transport vehicle for a limited period, enabling the vehicle to go
outside the state for the following reasons:-
1. For the conveyance of passengers on special occasions such as to and from
fairs and religious gatherings, or
2. For the purposes of a seasonal business,
or
3. To meet a particular
temporary need, or
Pending decision on an
application for the
renewal of a permit.

Goods Carrier Permits:

Such permit is granted under Section 79 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, to
a goods vehicle operating within the state.
Permits granted to a particular vehicle for carrying a particular load has to
be plied for that particular area only.

National Permits:
National permits are issued to goods vehicles to enable them to go outside
the home state.
National Permit is issued for a minimum of four continuous states (including
the home state).
For obtaining such permits the maximum age of a particular vehicle
should not exceed 12 years. However, maximum age in case of a multi-axle
vehicle should not exceed 15 years.
For the issue of National Permit, applicant has to apply on form 46 and 48
along with other formalities

All India Tourist Permit (AITP):

This permit is given to luxury buses which have white colour with a
blue ribbon of five centimeters width at the center of exterior of the body
and the word 'Tourist' shall be inserted
on two sides of the vehicle within a circle of sixty centimeters diameter.
A tourist permit shall be deemed to be invalid from the date on which
the motor vehicle covered by the permit completes 9 years in the case of
Motor Cab and 8 years where the
motor vehicle is other than a motor cab, unless the motor vehicle is
replaced by another, the latter vehicle shall not be more than 2 years old on
the date of such replacement.
The seating layout shall be two and two or one and two or one and one on
either side, all seats facing forwards.
The Vehicles should also have other facilities like public address system,
drinking water, push full back seats, fans, curtains, a separate driver cabin
etc.
The applicant has to apply on form 45 & 48 along with other formalities.
Every motor vehicle or motor cab under the Authorization Certificate

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issued under these rules shall exhibit the words 'All India Tourist Permit'
on the back of the motor vehicle in contrasting colours, so as to be clearly
visible.

Vehicles exempted from Permit: (Any four – 1

mark each)
1) Any transport Vehicles own by central or state government, & used for
government purposes. It should not be connected with any commercial
enterprise.
2) Any transport vehicle used for government purpose by order.
3) Any transport vehicle own by local authorities or by a person under
contract with a local authority and used for purposes like road cleaning,
road watering, and for construction of roads.
4) Any transport vehicle solely used for police, fire brigade and medical
purposes.
5) Any transport vehicle used for towing breakdown vehicles or used for
removing goods from breakdown vehicles to the place of safety.
6) Any transport vehicle used for the purpose of any educational institutes
which is recognized by state government or central government.
7) Any transport vehicle used by a person who manufactures or deals in
motor vehicles or builds bodies for attachment to the chassis and
solely for the purpose in accordance with the condition in the act.
8) Any goods vehicle whose gross vehicle weight does not exceed 300 Kg.
9) Any transport vehicle used for the social purposes such as at the time
of flood, earthquakes and for any natural calamities. .
10) Any transport vehicle proceeding empty for registration.
11) Any transport vehicle proceeding empty for major repairs
12) Any transport vehicle which is subjected to hire purchase agreement
and on default of the owner has taken possession by the person or any
financial organization whose name is entered in such an agreement & that
vehicle is made to reach its destination.

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1.6 Control of Traffic :

State various functions of traffic signs with its different categories.

Functions of traffic signs:

1. Traffic signs or road signs are signs erected at the side of or above roads to
give instructions or provide information to road users.

2. Traffic signs are devices placed along, beside, or above a highway, roadway,
pathway, or other route to guide, warn, and regulate the flow of traffic, including
motor vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, equestrians, and other travellers.

Different categories of traffic signs:

1. Danger warning signs

2. Priority signs
3. Prohibitory or restrictive signs
4. Mandatory signs
5. Special regulation signs
6. Information, facilities, or service signs
7. Direction, position, or indication signs
8. Additional panels

( Please refer Different categories of traffic signs after question bank )

vehicle and traffic navigation system:

Importance of vehicle and traffic navigation system: (Any 4 points - 1 mark
each)
1. To locate vehicle: A vehicle tracking system enables the fleet operator to find
out the location of the vehicle throughout the journey of the vehicle, against
time. Most transporters use GPS to locate their vehicles.
2. Fleet Management: GPS vehicle tracking system also helps the fleet owners
to see the vehicle’s current data like its mileage, speed, engine capacity,
direction of travel etc. for the fleet owners to manage their fleets and improve
their business strategies
3. Vehicle Security: Vehicle tracking system can be used to protect their
vehicles from theft. The system shows the location of the vehicle and hence

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helps to recover your stolen vehicle. It is even possible to stop the vehicle's
engine remotely
4. Teens Safety: Vehicle Tracking System can also be used by the parents to
ensure the safety of their teen-agers driving the vehicle. System gives you the
report of where the vehicle went, its speed, how long it stopped and etc
5. School Buses: Vehicle Tracking System proves beneficial for schools to track
the bus locations. This system will be helpful to keep an eye on the movement
of school buses.

6. Apart from utilizing the data generated by the vehicle tracking system for
enforcing the schedule of the bus, this data also provides important inputs
for decision making.

7. The system facilitates computation of exact distance travelled in a

given time span, computation of the speed of the bus at a given location,
analysis of the time taken by the bus to cover certain distance.

8. It becomes a very powerful tool in case the Transport Corporations are

hiring private buses, as computation of the distance travelled, based on which
payments are made becomes totally objective.

Global positioning system:

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system made

up of a network of satellites placed into orbit. The GPS is owned and operated by
the U.S. Department of Defense but is available for general use around the world.
GPS works in any weather conditions, anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day. GPS
receivers can be used in cars to relate the driver's location with traffic and weather
information.

Working of GPS :

1. 21 GPS satellites and three spare satellites are in orbit at 10,600 miles
above the Earth. The satellites are spaced so that from any point on earth, four
satellites will be above the horizon.

2. Each satellite contains a computer, an atomic clock, and a radio. With an

understanding of its own orbit and the clock, it continually broadcasts its changing
position and time. (Once a day, each satellite checks its own sense of time and
position with a ground station and makes any minor correction.)

3. On the ground, any GPS receiver contains a computer that "triangulates" its
own position by getting bearings from three of the four satellites. The result is
provided in the form of a geographic position - longitude and latitude - to, for most
receivers, within 100 meters.

4. If the receiver is also equipped with a display screen that shows a map, the

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position can be shown on the map.

5. If a fourth satellite can be received, the receiver/computer can figure out the
altitude as well as the geographic position.

6. If you are moving, your receiver may also be able to calculate your speed and
direction of travel and give you estimated times of arrival to specified destinations.

Importance of GPS in traffic management is as (Credit shall be given to any

other suitable answer)

1. Traffic management is the most important function for any public transport
organization. This involves scheduling and planning of routes and at the same time
ensuring that the buses run as per the schedule. This becomes difficult in bigger
cities where the number of buses involved is very high and all these buses perform
repetitive trips. The failure of management in ensuring timely operations has
resulted in the bus system becoming unpopular and shift in traffic to the
personalized modes of transport.

2. However GPS based Intelligent Transport Systems provide the possibility of

monitoring the movement of vehicles at an affordable cost. Management of a bus
fleet essentially involves ensuring timely arrival and dispatch of buses. It also
involves ensuring that the bus touches the entire route points as per schedule.

3. In the conventional system some sort of vehicle tracking is carried out manually
by posting traffic controllers/timekeepers at some important points. This manual
tracking doesn't give 100% coverage, it totally depends on human alertness and is
thus prone to errors, it is very expensive, it is not tamper-proof, and the data
generated in the form of entries in the registers do not provide themselves easily
for computer processing.

4. A vehicle tracking system enables the fleet operator to find out the location of
the vehicle throughout the journey of the vehicle, against time. Apart from utilizing
the data generated by the vehicle tracking system for enforcing the schedule of the
bus, this data also provides important inputs for decision making. The system helps
for calculation of exact distance travelled in a given time span, calculation of the
speed of the bus at a given location, analysis of the time taken by the bus to cover
certain distance.

5. It becomes a very powerful tool in case the Transport Corporations are hiring
private buses, as computation of the distance travelled, based on which payments
are made becomes totally objective.

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Advanced Traffic Control Devices: (Any two- 2 marks each with importance)

1. Traffic camera: A traffic enforcement camera system, consisting of a

camera and a vehicle- monitoring device, is used to detect and identify
vehicles disobeying a speed limit or some other road legal requirement.

2. Ramp meter: A ramp meter, ramp signal or metering light is a device,

usually a basic traffic light or a two-section signal (red and green only, no
yellow) light together with a signal controller that regulates the flow of
traffic entering freeways according to current traffic conditions.

3. Highway advisory radio: The Highway Advisory Radio System (HARS) is

a low power radio station designed to provide current information to
motorists about local road conditions, closures, and delays. Motorists could
obtain HAR information by tuning their FM car radios to a predefined
frequency.
4. Roadside traffic sensors: These sensors send available traffic information
to develop optimal traffic control strategies addressing traffic needs at
a single intersection, along an arterial or freeway, along a given
corridor, or throughout a given area to the advance traffic management
system.

5. Variable speed limits: Variable speed limits that change with road
congestion and other factors.

6. Smart card: Smart cards can provide identity documentation,

authentication, data storage, and application processing. Smart cards may
provide strong security authentication for single sign-on (SSO) within large
organizations.

7. Bluetooth- Bluetooth is a wireless standard used to communicate between

electronic devices like mobile phones, smart phones, headsets, navigation
systems, computers etc. Bluetooth road sensors are able to detect Bluetooth
MAC addresses from Bluetooth devices in passing vehicles. If these sensors
are interconnected they are able to calculate travel time and provide data
for origin and destination matrices.

8. Traffic signal: These signals are used to control traffic flow at

temporary traffic control zones.

9. Dynamic message sign: This is an electronic traffic sign often used on

roadways to give travelers information about special events. Such signs warn of
traffic congestion, accidents, incidents, roadwork zones, or speed limits on a
specific highway segment. In urban areas, VMS are used within parking
guidance and information systems to guide drivers to available car parking
spaces.
(Note: Credit shall be given to any other advance traffic devices)
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Smart Card :

Following are the Features / Advantages / Benefits of smart card (any 04

advantages, 01 mark each)

1. The Smart-card driving license is electronically issued driving license.

2. The Smart-card driving license is Tamper-proof.
3. The Smart-card driving license is of a plastic card embedded with a
microprocessor chip having 64KB memory.
4. All details about the driving license holder (photograph, thumb
impression, signature) are recorded on the computerized database and
chip.
5. One of the major benefits of Smart-card driving license is cutting down of
time required in issuing a driving license.
6. The applicants visiting the RTO office with forms and documents may get
the new driving license on the same day.
7. Driving license database is created and different reports are available.
8. Easy to carry in pocket.
9. Smart card is durable.

Usefulness of smart card:

All details about the driving license holder (photograph, thumb impression,
signature) are recorded on the computerized database and chip. The applicants
visiting the RTO office with forms and documents may get the new driving license
on the same day. Driving license database is created and different reports are
available. It is small in size and easy to carry in pocket.

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QUESTION BANK :

1.1 Motor Vehicle Act:

1. Define the following terms according to MVA
2. Give any four types of form used in MVA. State its purpose.

1.2 Licensing of Drivers and Conductors of Motor Vehicle:

1 . Explain the procedure to obtain learner’s license.

2. List the documents required for Permanent license.

3.Write the procedure for getting permanent driving license of a transport

vehicle.

4.What is Driving License? State documents required to obtain it.

5.State the necessity of holding driving license and age limit for all
types of driving licenses.

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6.Write the age limit for application of learner’s license of

motor cycle without gears and motor cycle with gear. Also list
the documents necessary for it.

7. What are the duties and responsibilities of a conductor.

8.List the evidences which can be provided for proof of address and age.

9.List the important documents required to carry with vehicle

for a passenger transport vehicle.

10.Describe the certificate of fitness for transport vehicles.

1.3 Registration of Vehicles:

1. State the meaning of following registration marks

MH-13, MH12, MH-14, MH10
2.What are the documents required to produce at the time of registration
of new vehicle.

3. In relation to motor vehicle, what is certificate of fitness? State its

validity.
4.Describe necessity and procedure to register a newly purchased car.
5.Write the procedure to apply for registration of vehicle for a LMV.
6.What is registration mark? Give form and manner in which
registration mark is displayed for -1) Motor cycle 2) Transport vehicle
7.State the situations in which ownership of motor vehicle is
transferred. 8 Write the procedure for transfer of ownership in any one
situation.
9.What are the causes for transfer of ownership of motor vehicle ?
10 Write suspension or cancellation of driving license in certain cases.
11.Describe four causes of suspension of registration of vehicle take place.

1.4 Offences, Penalties :-

1.Describe three offences commonly committed by motorist and the penalties

prescribed thereof.

1.5 Transport Authorities and Control of Transport :

1 .Differentiate between STA and RTA.6m each

2.Write the constitution and important function of STA (State Transport
Authority)
3.State two functions of each STA and RTA.
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4. List any four types of permits and explain any one permits.

5.Which vehicles are exempted from permit ?

6.List the particulars considered in an application for the permit of
stage carriage vehicle.
7.What is National Permit? State four vehicles which are exempted from the
Permit.

1.6 Control of Traffic :-

1.Explain the importance of vehicle navigation system. 4m

2.Describe vehicle and traffic navigation system.4m

3.Explain in brief global positioning system. 4m

3.Describe the importance of GPS in traffic management. 4m

4.Describe the system which displays road map marking the exact location of the
vehicle. 4m

4.List two advanced traffic control devices and state their importance. 4m

5.List various advance traffic devices. Describe working of any one. 4m

6.State any four advantages smart card. 4m

7.Describe features and usefulness of smart card. 4m

8.State the benefits of smart cards in transport management. 4m

9.State various functions of traffic signs with its different categories.

10.Draw the sketch for following traffic signs. 6m

1. No Parking 2. Right hand curve 3. No Entry
11.Draw traffic signs for i) No parking ii) Overtaking prohibited 4m
12. Identify the type of the traffic signs shown in Fig-1 and write its meaning.4m

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Annexure II

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