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APPENDIX – I

FORMAT OF APPLICATION FOR

COMPENSATION IN MOTOR ACCIDENT

In the Court of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal ….(Name of

Place)
Claim Petition No. _______
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________ … Petitioner

VERSUS

_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________ … Respondent

Application under the Section 166 & 140 of the

Motor Vehicle Act 1988 for grant of Compensation

1. Name & Father’s Name of the person

injured/dead (Husband’s Name in case
of married women & widow) :
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2. Full address of the person injured/dead :

3. Age of the person injured/dead. :

4. Occupation of the person injured/dead :

5. Name & address of the employer of

the injured / dead. :

6. Monthly income of the person injured/

dead. :

7. Does the person in respect of whom

compensation is claimed pay income
tax? If so state the amount of the
income tax (to be supported by document) :

8. Place, date and time of accident :

9. Name & Address of Police Station in

whose jurisdiction the accident took
place & FIR was registered. :

10. Was the person in respect of whom

compensation is claimed traveling by
the vehicle involved in the accident ?
If so, give the name & place of starting
the journey and destination. :
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11. Nature of the injuries sustained. :

12. Name & Address of the Medical

Officer/Practitioner, if any who
attended to the injuries. :

13. Period of treatment and expenditure. :

14. Registration No. & Type of vehicle

involved in accident. :

15. Name & address of the owner of

offending vehicle. :

16. Name & address of the driver of

offending vehicle. :

17. Name & address of the insurer of

the vehicle. :

18. Has any claim been lodged with

the owner/insurer, if so, with what
result. :

19. Name & address of the applicant. :

20. Relationship with the deceased /

injured. :
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21. Title of the property of the deceased/

injured. :

22. Amount of compensation claimed. :

23. Any other information that may be

necessary and helpful in the disposal
of the case. :

24. Prayer :

Petitioner

Verification:

Verified at Delhi on this the ________ day of _________ 200__ that the
contents of the above application are true and correct to my knowledge and
belief.

Petitioner
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APPENDIX - II

GLOSSARY

This glossary section is a compendium of imperative road safety/driving related

terms to enhance a better understanding and to implicate a healthier sense of safety
among road users. The terms accumulated here are constructed with the sole aim
of providing information and safety.

"A"

Accelerate To increase the speed of the vehicle.

Accident An "accident" can be defined as a collision of automobile
with anything (including human, vehicle or animal)
causing damage to anyone.
Aggressive "Aggressive Driving" is the act of driving the vehicle in a
Driving way to increase the risk of accident.
Airbags "Airbags" are safety devices bed in vehicles to reduce the
injuries risk in a certain collisions.
Armrest "Armrest" is a feature in the car interiors used to rest arms.
Automobile "Automobile" is a vehicle run by an engine.

"B"

Blind Spot "Blind Spot" is an area around a commercial vehicle, that

are not visible to the driver, either through the windshield,
side windows or mirrors.
Brake "Bumpers" are safety devices installed to allow the vehicle
to withstand the impact from collision.
Bumpers "Brake" is a device used to control the motion of the
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vehicle.
Bus Lane "Bus Lane" is a lane restricted to buses only.

"C"

Carpooling "Carpooling" or "Car Sharing" is practice of sharing a

common car by the commuters, who each have a car but,
commute together to save costs.
Car Safety "Car Safety" is practice to avoid car accidents.
Car Wash "Car Wash" is the act to clean the car exteriors.
Child Safety A "child safety lock" is a safety device installed in cars.
Lock
Crash Tests "Crash Tests" are test performed to ensure the safety design
standards for vehicles. The resultants of these crash tests
form the basis for the further development of the safety
process.
Crossroads "Crossroads" is a road junction where two or more roads
meet or cross.
Crosswalk "Crosswalk" is special points on road made to facilitate the
pedestrians.
Cyclist A "Cyclist" is a person engaged in cycling.

"D"

Defensive "Defensive Driving" or "Advanced Driving" aims to reduce

Driving the risk of driving by anticipating dangerous situations
despite the mistakes of others.
Driver's "Driver's Education is the program offered by independent
Education agencies where students are taught about driving and road
safety.
Driver's "Driver's License" is an official document which affirms
License that the person holding the license is a qualified individual
to drive.
Drunken "Drunken Driving" is the practice of driving after
Driving consuming alcohol or drugs, exceeding the permissible
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levels.

"E"

Engine "Engine" is the component of the car machinery which

propels and drives the car.

"F"

Fog Lights "Fog Lights" are two special lights designed for cutting
through foggy conditions along the road ahead.
Footpath "Footpath" is a path meant for pedestrians, situated along
the road.

"H"

Headlights "Headlight" is a light, attached to the front of the vehicle. It

is used to light the road ahead of a vehicle during the poor
visibility time periods including night time and bad
weather.
Head Rest "Head Rest" is a safety device mounted on the top of the
seat. It is used to give rest to head while driving.

Helmet "Helmet" is a safety device worn by the drivers while

driving to protect from head injuries in case of an accident.
Highway "Highway" is a common term used to designate major
roads connecting two states or two countries.
Hump "Hump" is a hill like protrusion coming out of road surface.

"I"
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Ice Srapper An "Ice Scrapper" is an hand held tool for removing ice on
automobiles.
Idle Speed Minimum speed when the engine is at neutral gear.

Intersection "Intersection" is a point of junction of two or more roads,

at a crossing.

"J"

Jams "Jam" is known as a time period when roads are loaded

with traffic congestion.
Jaywalking "Jaywalking" is the act of illegal walking on road
performed by a pedestrian.
J-Gate A metal plate with a J-shaped whole, used in gear shifting.

"K"

Kerb A "Kerb" is the border of the road where the two roads
meet.

"L"

Lane A "Lane" is a portion of the road anticipated for single

line of vehicles.
Learner's A "Learner's License" is an official document that
License confirms that the person holding the license is learning to
drive.

"M"
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M.V Act "Motor Vehicle Act" is an act for vehicles in India. It was
formulated in 1988 and sice then has been amended three
times. (1994, 2000, 2001).

"N"

Neckdown "Neckdown" are the curb extensions at the corner of the

intersections to slow motor vehicles and give pedestrians a
shorter distance to cross.

"O"

Overtaking "Overtaking" is the act of driving roughly around another

comparatively slow moving vehicle.

"P"

Parking "Parking" is the act of stopping a vehicle and leaving it

unoccupied for more than a brief time period.
Pedestrian A "pedestrian" is the person traveling by foot and sharing the
road with other vehicles.
Pedestrian "Pedestrian Crossing" is path on the road employed to assist
Crossing pedestrians while crossing.

"R"
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Road A "Road" is an identifiable path between any two places.

Road "Road Junction" is a point on the road where traffic changes its
Junction routes in the desired direction.

Road Rage "Road Rage" is violent incident caused by stress on roads.

Round About A "Round About" is a circular island erected in the centre of the
road crossing.

"S"

Seat Belts "Seat Belts" are safety devices meant to hold the occupants of
the car from hitting in case of an accident

Speed Limits “Speed Limits” are the maximum speeds allowed for the
vehicles running on road.
Stop Sign A "Stop Sign" is a traffic sign instructing the driver to stop at
that point.
Street Light "Street Light" is a source of light on roads.

"T"

Tailgater "Tailgater" is a person following the vehicle in front too closely.

Test Drive "Test Drive" is the act of taking a vehicle for driving to test its
drivability before buying.
T-Junction "T-junction" is a road junction where a minor road joins the
larger road at a blind end.
Toll Road "Toll Road" is a road where a toll authority collects a fee for
using road.
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Traffic "Traffic" is the movement of the vehicles and pedestrians on

road.
Traffic "Traffic Congestion" is the condition of the road typified by
Congestion slower speeds and increased traffic.
Traffic Light A "Traffic Light" is a signaling device, erected on intersections
to direct the drivers.

"U"

Utility Poles Poles mounted at the road side for a particular function. Ex:
Telephone poles, road traffic sign poles and lighting poles.

"V"

Vehicle "Vehicle" is a means of transportation. Ex: bicycle, car, truck,

van etc.
Vehicle "Vehicle Registration Plate" is a plate attached to the vehicle
Registration used for its identification.
Plate

"W"

Wheel "Wheel" is a circular object that rotates and drives the vehicle
forward.
Windscreen "Windscreen" is the front window of the vehicle. It protects the
occupants from wind.
Windscreen "Windscreen Wiper" is a device used for wiping rain or dirt
Wiper from the windscreen.

"X"
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X-Ray This is used by law enforcement agencies when searching for

Detection illegal materials concealed within the door panels.

"Y"

Y-Intersection "Y- Intersection" is a type of intersection containing 3 arms of

roads of equal sizes.

"Z"

Zebra "Zebra Crossing" is a type of crossing characterized by

Crossing longitudinal stripes on road. It used by pedestrians to cross the
road.
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APPENDIX –III
TRAFFIC OFFENCES AND PENALTIES IN INDIA

The Indian Road rules, titled "Rules of the Road Regulation", were brought into effect
since July, 1989. These rules are germane to the Indian drivers (all inclusive of two, three
and four wheelers), while on the road to ensure an orderly traffic and a safer journey.
Violation of these "Rules of Road Regulation" is a punishable transgression as per the
city specific traffic police rules and the "Motor Vehicle Act".

Enforcement of these traffic laws - rules, regulations and acts can bear out the road
accidents. These laws are enforced by issuing challans in the name of the offenders and
teaching them a lesson by making them pay penalties. An indicative list of the possible
offences and their respective penalties is formulated below:

1. OFFENCES RELATED TO DOCUMENTS

MAXIMUM
S.NO OFFENCES SECTION
PENALTY
Rs. 500/- and /or
Driving without a Valid
1.1 imprisonment ( 3 3 r/w 181 MVA
License
months)
Allowing vehicle to be driven Rs. 1000/- and/or
1.2 by a person who does not imprisonment ( 3 5 r/w 180 MVA
possess a Valid License. months)
Not carrying documents as
1.3 Rs. 100/- 130(3) r/w 177 MVA
required.
Rs. 1000/- and/or
Driving without Valid
1.4 imprisonment ( 3 130 r/w 177 MVA
Insurance.
months)
Driving without Valid Rs. 5000/- ( not less
1.5 130 r/w 177 MVA
Permit. than Rs. 2000/-)
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Driving without Valid Rs. 5000/- ( not less

1.6 130 r/w 177 MVA
Fitness. than Rs. 2000/-)
1.7 Vehicle without R.C. Rs 2000/- 39 r/w192 MVA

2. OFFENCES RELATED TO DRIVING

MAXIMUM
S.NO OFFENCES SECTION
PENALTY
2.1.1 Driving by Minor . Rs. 500/- 4 r/w 181 MVA
Allowing Unauthorized
2.1.2 Rs. 1000/- 5 r/w 180 MVA
person to drive .
2.1.3 Driving without Helmet. Rs. 100/- 129 r/w177 MVA
138(3) CMVR
2.1.4 Seat Belts not fastened. Rs. 100/-
177 MVA
Rough/Rash/Negligent
2.1.5 Rs. 1000/- 184 MVA
Driving .
Rs.1000/-
2.1.6 Dangerous or hasty Driving. and/or imprisonment 112-183 MVA
( 6 months)
2.1.7 Not Driving in Proper Lane. Court Challan 66 r/w 192 MVA
Driving in the center and not
2.1.8 Rs.100/- 2 RRR r/w 177 MVA
to left side.
2.1.9 Driving against One Way. Rs.100/- 17 (i) RRR 177 MVA
Reversing without due care MMVR 233
2.1.10 Rs. 100/-
and attention. 177 MVA
Taking “U” turn during 12 RRR
2.1.11 Rs.100/-
outlawed hours. 177 MVA
Failing to take precaution 3 RRR
2.1.12 Rs.100/-
while taking a “Turn”. 177 MVA
Failing to decelerate at 8 RRR
2.1.13 Rs.100/-
intersection. 177 MVA
Failing to carry on left of 2 RRR
2.1.14 Rs.100/-
traffic island. 177 MVA
Carrying persons on
2.1.15 Rs.100/- 123-177 MVA
Footboard.
2.1.16 Carrying persons causing Rs.100/- 125-177 MVA
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hindrance to the driver.

2.1.17 Trippling. Rs. 100/- 128/177 MVA
2.1.18 Driving on Footpath. Rs.100/- RRR 177 MVA
Stopping at pedestrian
2.1.19 crossing or crossing a Stop Rs.100/- RRR 177 MVA
Line.
2.2 Road Marking Related Offences
2.2.1 Violation of Yellow Line. Rs. 100/- 119/177 MVA
2.2.2 Violation of Stop Line. Rs. 100/- 113(1)/177 DMVR
Violation of Mandatory
2.2.3 Rs. 100/- 119/177 MVA
Signs .
2.3 Number Plate Related Offences
Use of Offensive Number
CMVR 105 (2) (ii)
2.3.1 Plate for vehicle used in Rs.100/-
177 MVA
driving.
2.3.2 Displaying 'Applied For'. Rs. 4500/- 39/192 MVA
2.4 Vehicle Light Related Offences
Improper use of
CMVR 105 (2) (ii)
2.4.1 headlights/tail light for Rs.100/-
177 MVA
vehicle used in driving.
Using High Beam where not 112(G) A DMVR
2.4.2 Rs. 100/-
required. 177 MVA
2.5 Horn Related Offences
2.5.1 Driving without Horn. Rs. 100/- 119(1)/177 CMVR
Improper horn usage while CMVR 105 (2) (ii)
2.5.2 Rs.100/-
driving. 177 MVA
2.6 Traffic Police Related Offences
119 MVA
Disobeying Traffic Police
2.6.1 Rs. 100/- 22(a) RRR
Officer in uniform.
177 MVA
Driving against Police
2.6.2 Rs. 100/- 119 r/w 177 MVA
Signal.
239 MMVR
Disobeying manual Traffic
2.6.3 Rs. 100/- 22(a) RRR
Signal.
177 MVA
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2.7 Traffic Signal Related Offences

22(b) RRR
Disobeying Traffic signal /
2.7.1 Rs. 100/- 239 MMVR
Sign Board.
177 MVA
121 RRR
2.7.2 Failing to give Signal. Rs. 100/-
177 MVA
2.7.3 Jumping Signal. Rs.100/- 119/177 MVA
2.8 Speed and Overtake Related Offences
Exceeding the prescribed
2.8.1 Up to Rs.1000/- 112-183 MVA
Speed Limits.
Abetment for Over Speeding
2.8.2 Rs.300/- 112/183(2) MVA
.
2.8.3 Overtaking perilously. Rs.100/- 6 (a) RRR r/w 177 MVA
Failing to confer way to 7 RRR
2.8.4 Rs.100/-
sanction Overtaking. 177 MVA
Overtaking from Wrong Side
2.8.5 Rs. 100/- RRR 6/1/177 MVA
.
2.9 Other Offences
Disobeying Lawful
2.9.1 Rs. 500/- 132/179 MVA
Directions.
Rs.2000/-
Driving under influence of
2.9.2 and/or imprisonment 185 MVA
Alcohol / Drugs.
( 6 months)
Using Mobile Phone while
2.9.3 Up to 1000/- 184 MVA
Driving.
Leaving vehicle in
2.9.4 Rs.100/- 126-177 MVA
unoccupied engine.
Leaving vehicle in unsafe
2.9.5 Rs.100/- 122 177 MVA
position.
2.9.6 In case of a minor Accident. Rs. 1000/- 184 MVA
2.9.7 Playing music while Driving. Rs. 100/- 102/177 MVA
2.9.8 Driving without Silencer. Rs. 100/- 120/190(2)/177CMVR
Driving when mentally or
2.9.9 Court Challan 186 MVA
physically unfit.
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3. OFFENCES RELATED TO TOWING OF VEHICLES

MAXIMUM
S.NO OFFENCES SECTION
PENALTY
3.1 Two Wheeler. Rs.100/- RRR 177 MVA
Car , Jeep, Taxi, Auto
3.2 Rs.200/- RRR 177 MVA
Rickshaw.
3.3 Truck, Tanker, Trailor. Rs.600/- RRR 177 MVA

4. OFFENCES RELATED TO POLLUTION

MAXIMUM
S.NO OFFENCES SECTION
PENALTY
Smoking in Public
4.1 Rs. 100/- 86(1)(5)/177 DMVR
Transport.
Pollution Not Under
4.2 Rs. 100/- 99(1)(a)/177 DMVR
Control.
Fixing multi-toned/shrill 119 CMVR
4.3 Rs.500/-
horn. 190(2) MVA
4.4 Blowing Pressure Horn. Rs. 100/- 96(1)/177 DMVR
Silencer/muffler making CMVR 120
4.5 Rs.500/-
noise. 190(2) MVA
115 CMVR
4.6 Smoky Exhaust. Rs.500/-
190(2) MVA
Using horn in Silence 21(ii) RRR
4.7 Rs.100/-
Zone. 177 MVA

5. OFFENCES RELATED TO MOTOR VEHICLES

MAXIMUM
S.NO OFFENCES SECTION
PENALTY
Using Vehicle in Unsafe
5.1 Court Challan 192 MVA
Conditions.
When motor vehicle is out
5.2 of state for more than 12 Rs.100/- 47-177 MVA
months.
Particulars to be printed on
5.3 Rs.100/- 84(G)-177 MVA
transport vehicles.
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CMVR 101
5.4 Without Wiper Rs.100/-
5,12 177 MVA
5.4 Without Side Mirror. Rs.100/- 5, 7/177 MVA
5.5 Defective tyres. Rs.100/- CMVR 94
No indication board on left
5.6 Rs.100/- 120, 177 MVA
hand drive vehicle.
Sale of motor
vehicle/alteration of motor 52/191 MVA,
5.7 Rs.300/-
vehicle in contravention of 32/192.66/192 MV Act
Act.
Vehicles fitted with dark 100 CMVR
5.8 Rs.100/-
glasses/sun films. 177 MVA
Driving without proper
236 MMVR
5.9 number plate/ illuminating Rs.100/-
177 MVA
rear number plate.
Failing to display public 116 MMVR
5.10 Rs.100/-
carrier board. 177 MVA
Rs. 5000/-
Using private vehicle for
5.11 ( not less than Rs. 2000/- -
commercial purposes.
)
Any sort of misconduct
with passengers, not MMVR 21(18)
5.12 Rs.100/-
wearing uniform/not 177 MVA
displaying badge.
Rs. 2000/-plus Rs.
Overloading a goods MMVR 93(u)(i)
5.13 1000/- for every
vehicle. 177 MVA
additional ton.
Carrying goods in a
Imprisonment and/or 29 RRR
5.14 dangerous or hazardous
fine of Rs. 3000/- 177 MVA
manner.
Imprisonment and/or
Infringement of permit
5.15 fine of Rs. 5000/-( not -
conditions.
less than Rs. 2000/-)
Use of Colored light on
5.16 Rs. 100/- 97(2)/177 DMVR
Vehicle

6. OFFENCES RELATED TO COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

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MAXIMUM
S.NO OFFENCES SECTION
PENALTY
Plying in 'NO ENTRY'
6.1 Upto 2000/- 115/194 MVA
Time
11/177, 2/177, 66/192
6. Violation of Time Table Court Challan
MVA
High and Long / Load in
6.2 Rs. 100/- 29 RRR/177 MVA
Vehicles
Carrying animals in goods
MMVR 83
6.3 vehicles in contravention of Rs.100/-
177 MVA
rules.
Carrying persons
MMVR 108
6.4 dangerously or carrying Rs.100/-
177 MVA
persons in goods vehicles.
Goods in Passenger
6.5 - -
Vehicles
229 MMVR
Dangerous projection of
6.6 Rs.100/- 29 RRR
goods.
177 MVA
MMVR 202
6.7 Carrying goods unsecured. Rs.100/-
177 MVA
Carrying goods more than MMVR 93(u) (i)
6. Rs.100/-
11 feet high. 177 MVA
Limit Of weight and
6. Court Challan 113/194(1) MVA
limitation on Use.
Driver refuses to weigh
6. Court Challan 114/194(2) MVA
vehicle.
MMVR 202
6.9 Load on Tail Board. Rs.100/-
177 MVA
Misbehavior by Taxi/TSR
6.10 Rs. 100/- 11(3)/177 DMVR
Driver.
Over Charging by
6.11 Rs. 100/- 11(8)/177 DMVR
Taxi/TSR Driver.
6.12 Charging without Meter. Rs. 100/- 11(8)/177 DMVR
Refusal by Taxi/TSR
6.13 Rs. 100/- 11(9)/177 DMVR
Driver.
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6.14 Driver without Uniform. Rs. 100/- 7/177 DMVR

6.14 Driver without Badge. Rs. 100/- 22(1)/177 DMVR
Conductor without
6.15 Rs. 100/- 23(1)/177 DMVR
Uniform.
6.16 Conductor without Badge. Rs. 100/- 22(1)/177 DMVR
6.17 Stopping without Bus stop Court Challan 66/192 MVA
Power to detain Vehicle
used in contravention of
6.18 Court Challan 207(1) MVA
section 3.4,39 or 66(1) MV
Act.

7. OFFENCES RELATED TO PARKING

MAXIMUM
S.NO OFFENCES SECTION
PENALTY
Parking in the direction of 22(a) RRR
7.1 Rs.100/-
flow of traffic. 177 MVA
Parking away from 15(2) RRR
7.2 Rs.100/-
footpath towards road. 177 MVA
Parking against flow of 15(2) RRR
7.3 Rs.100/-
traffic. 177 MVA
Parking causing 15(2) RRR
7.4 Rs. 100/-
Obstruction. 177 MVA
15(2) RRR
7.5 Parking on a Taxi Stand. Rs. 100/-
177 MVA
Parking in not any 15(1) RRR
7.6 Rs. 100/-
prescribed manner. 177 MVA
15(i) RRR
7.7 Parking at any Corner. Rs. 100/-
177 MVA
Parking within 15 meters 15(2) RRR
7.8 Rs. 100/-
on either side of Bus Stop. 177 MVA
15(2) (i) RRR
7.9 Parking on Bridge. Rs. 100/-
177 MVA
15(i) RRR
7.10 Parking at Traffic Island. Rs. 100/-
177 MVA
7.11 Parking in “No” Parking Rs. 100/- 15(2) RRR
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Area. 177 MVA

Parked on Pedestrian 15(2)(iii) RRR
7.12 Rs. 100/-
Crossing. 177 MVA
15(2)(ii) RRR
7.13 Parking on Footpath. Rs. 100/-
177 MVA
15(2)(viii) RRR
7.14 Parking in front of a gate. Rs. 100/-
177 MVA
Parking causing 15(1) RRR
7.15 Rs. 100/-
obstruction. 177 MVA

RRR: Rules of Road Regulations 1989

MVA: Motor Vehicles Act 1988

MMVR: Maharasthra Motor Vehicles Rules 1989

CMVR: Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989

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APPENDIX –IV
TEN TIPS FOR ROAD SAFETY

Road safety is a result of contributing efforts from all the sectors of the society including
both civilians and Govt. officials. In addition to the human sufferings, the estimated costs
of the road injuries are a noticeable amount in GNP per annum. So, some tips can be
fruitful in this direction.

Few important Road Safety Tips are mentioned below :

1. Don't use your mobile phone whilst driving

2. Belt up in the back
3. Don't drink and drive
4. Always adhere to speed limits
5. Take special care about children, senior citizens and pedestrians.
6. Don't drive if tired.
7. Pedestrians should walk cautiously.
8. Always observe and anticipate other road users.
9. Keep your distances.
10. Always wear helmets and seat belts
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APPENDIX –V
TRAFFIC POLICE SIGNALS

To start one side vehicles To stop vehicles coming To stop vehicles approaching

from front from behind

To stop vehicles approaching To stop vehicles approaching To start vehicles approaching

Simultaneously from front and simultaneously from right and from left
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Back left

To start vehicles coming To change sign To start one side vehicles

From right

To start vehicles on To give VIP Salute To manage Vehicles on

T-Point T-Point