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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 & Fathers Name of the person

injured/dead (Husbands 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 insurer of

the vehicle.

18.

Name & address of the driver of

offending vehicle.

17.

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

24.

of the case.

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
Driving

"Aggressive Driving" is the act of driving the vehicle in a

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
Lock

A "child safety lock" is a safety device installed in cars.

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
Driving

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

the risk of driving by anticipating dangerous situations
despite the mistakes of others.

Driver's
Education

"Driver's Education is the program offered by independent

agencies where students are taught about driving and road
safety.

Driver's
License

"Driver's License" is an official document which affirms

that the person holding the license is a qualified individual
to drive.

Drunken
Driving

"Drunken Driving" is the practice of driving after

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
License

A "Learner's License" is an official document that

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
Crossing

"Pedestrian Crossing" is path on the road employed to assist

pedestrians while crossing.

"R"

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Road

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

Road
Junction

"Road Junction" is a point on the road where traffic changes its

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
Congestion

"Traffic Congestion" is the condition of the road typified by

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
Registration
Plate

"Vehicle Registration Plate" is a plate attached to the vehicle

used for its identification.

"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
Wiper

"Windscreen Wiper" is a device used for wiping rain or dirt

from the windscreen.

"X"

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X-Ray
Detection

This is used by law enforcement agencies when searching for

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
Crossing

"Zebra Crossing" is a type of crossing characterized by

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
S.NO

OFFENCES

MAXIMUM
PENALTY

SECTION

1.1

Driving without a Valid

License

Rs. 500/- and /or

imprisonment ( 3
months)

3 r/w 181 MVA

1.2

Allowing vehicle to be driven Rs. 1000/- and/or

by a person who does not imprisonment ( 3
possess a Valid License.
months)

5 r/w 180 MVA

1.3

Not carrying documents as

required.

Rs. 100/-

130(3) r/w 177 MVA

1.4

Driving without Valid

Insurance.

Rs. 1000/- and/or

imprisonment ( 3
months)

130 r/w 177 MVA

1.5

Driving without Valid

Permit.

Rs. 5000/- ( not less

than Rs. 2000/-)

130 r/w 177 MVA

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1.6

Driving without Valid

Fitness.

Rs. 5000/- ( not less

than Rs. 2000/-)

130 r/w 177 MVA

1.7

Vehicle without R.C.

Rs 2000/-

39 r/w192 MVA

2. OFFENCES RELATED TO DRIVING

S.NO

MAXIMUM
PENALTY

OFFENCES

2.1.1

Driving by Minor .

2.1.2

Allowing
Unauthorized
Rs. 1000/person to drive .

5 r/w 180 MVA

2.1.3

Driving without Helmet.

Rs. 100/-

129 r/w177 MVA

2.1.4

Seat Belts not fastened.

Rs. 100/-

138(3)
177 MVA

2.1.5

Rough/Rash/Negligent
Driving .

Rs. 1000/-

184 MVA

2.1.6

Rs.1000/Dangerous or hasty Driving. and/or imprisonment 112-183 MVA

( 6 months)

2.1.7

Not Driving in Proper Lane.

2.1.8

Driving in the center and not

Rs.100/to left side.

2 RRR r/w 177 MVA

2.1.9

Driving against One Way.

17 (i) RRR 177 MVA

2.1.10

Reversing without due care

Rs. 100/and attention.

MMVR
177 MVA

233

2.1.11

Taking U turn
outlawed hours.

Rs.100/-

12
177 MVA

RRR

2.1.12

Failing to take precaution

Rs.100/while taking a Turn.

3
177 MVA

RRR

2.1.13

Failing to
intersection.

Rs.100/-

8
177 MVA

RRR

2.1.14

Failing to carry on left of

Rs.100/traffic island.

2
177 MVA

RRR

2.1.15

Carrying
Footboard.

Rs.100/-

123-177 MVA

causing Rs.100/-

125-177 MVA

2.1.16 Carrying

Rs. 500/-

SECTION

persons
persons

Rs.100/-

during

decelerate

Court Challan

at

on

4 r/w 181 MVA

CMVR

66 r/w 192 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/Line.

RRR 177 MVA

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

2.2.3

Violation
Signs .

Rs. 100/-

119/177 MVA

of

Mandatory

2.3

Number Plate Related Offences

2.3.1

Use of Offensive Number

Plate for vehicle used in Rs.100/driving.

CMVR 105
177 MVA

2.3.2

Displaying 'Applied For'.

39/192 MVA

2.4

Rs. 4500/-

(2)

(ii)

(2)

(ii)

Vehicle Light Related Offences

2.4.1

Improper
use
headlights/tail
light
vehicle used in driving.

2.4.2

Using High Beam where not

Rs. 100/required.

2.5

of
for Rs.100/-

CMVR 105
177 MVA
112(G)
A
177 MVA

DMVR

Horn Related Offences

2.5.1

Driving without Horn.

2.5.2

Improper horn usage while

Rs.100/driving.

2.6

Rs. 100/-

119(1)/177 CMVR
CMVR 105
177 MVA

(2)

(ii)

Traffic Police Related Offences

Rs. 100/-

119
22(a)
177 MVA

Rs. 100/-

119 r/w 177 MVA

2.6.1

Disobeying Traffic
Officer in uniform.

Police

2.6.2

Driving
Signal.

Police

2.6.3

Disobeying manual Traffic

Rs. 100/Signal.

against

239
22(a)
177 MVA

MVA
RRR

MMVR
RRR

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2.7

Traffic Signal Related Offences

2.7.1

Disobeying Traffic signal /

Rs. 100/Sign Board.

22(b)
239
177 MVA

RRR
MMVR

2.7.2

Failing to give Signal.

Rs. 100/-

121
177 MVA

RRR

2.7.3

Jumping Signal.

Rs.100/-

119/177 MVA

2.8

Speed and Overtake Related Offences

2.8.1

Exceeding the
Speed Limits.

prescribed

2.8.2

Abetment for Over Speeding

Rs.300/.

112/183(2) MVA

2.8.3

Overtaking perilously.

6 (a) RRR r/w 177 MVA

2.8.4

Failing to confer way to

Rs.100/sanction Overtaking.

7
177 MVA

2.8.5

Overtaking from Wrong Side

Rs. 100/.

RRR 6/1/177 MVA

Up to Rs.1000/-

Rs.100/-

2.9

112-183 MVA

RRR

Other Offences

2.9.1

Disobeying
Directions.

Lawful

2.9.2

Rs.2000/Driving under influence of

and/or imprisonment 185 MVA
Alcohol / Drugs.
( 6 months)

2.9.3

Using Mobile Phone while

Up to 1000/Driving.

184 MVA

2.9.4

Leaving
vehicle
unoccupied engine.

Rs.100/-

126-177 MVA

2.9.5

Leaving vehicle in unsafe

Rs.100/position.

122 177 MVA

2.9.6

In case of a minor Accident.

184 MVA

2.9.7

Playing music while Driving. Rs. 100/-

102/177 MVA

2.9.8

Driving without Silencer.

120/190(2)/177CMVR

2.9.9

Driving when mentally or

Court Challan
physically unfit.

in

Rs. 500/-

Rs. 1000/Rs. 100/-

132/179 MVA

186 MVA

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3. OFFENCES RELATED TO TOWING OF VEHICLES

S.NO

MAXIMUM
PENALTY

OFFENCES

SECTION

3.1

Two Wheeler.

Rs.100/-

RRR 177 MVA

3.2

Car , Jeep, Taxi, Auto

Rickshaw.

Rs.200/-

RRR 177 MVA

3.3

Truck, Tanker, Trailor.

Rs.600/-

RRR 177 MVA

4. OFFENCES RELATED TO POLLUTION

S.NO

MAXIMUM
PENALTY

OFFENCES

4.1

Smoking
Transport.

in

Public

4.2

Pollution
Control.

Not

Under

4.3

Fixing
horn.

4.4

SECTION

Rs. 100/-

86(1)(5)/177 DMVR

Rs. 100/-

99(1)(a)/177 DMVR

Rs.500/-

119 CMVR
190(2) MVA

Blowing Pressure Horn.

Rs. 100/-

96(1)/177 DMVR

4.5

Silencer/muffler
noise.

Rs.500/-

CMVR 120
190(2) MVA

4.6

Smoky Exhaust.

Rs.500/-

115 CMVR
190(2) MVA

4.7

Using
Zone.

Rs.100/-

21(ii) RRR
177 MVA

multi-toned/shrill

horn

making

in

Silence

5. OFFENCES RELATED TO MOTOR VEHICLES

S.NO

OFFENCES

MAXIMUM
PENALTY

SECTION

5.1

Using Vehicle in Unsafe

Court Challan
Conditions.

192 MVA

5.2

When motor vehicle is out

of state for more than 12 Rs.100/months.

47-177 MVA

5.3

Particulars to be printed on
Rs.100/transport vehicles.

84(G)-177 MVA

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5.4

Without Wiper

Rs.100/-

CMVR 101
5,12 177 MVA

5.4

Without Side Mirror.

Rs.100/-

5, 7/177 MVA

5.5

Defective tyres.

Rs.100/-

CMVR 94

5.6

No indication board on left

Rs.100/hand drive vehicle.

120, 177 MVA

5.7

Sale
of
motor
vehicle/alteration of motor
Rs.300/vehicle in contravention of
Act.

52/191 MVA,
32/192.66/192 MV Act

5.8

Vehicles fitted with dark

Rs.100/glasses/sun films.

100 CMVR
177 MVA

5.9

Driving without proper

number plate/ illuminating Rs.100/rear number plate.

236 MMVR
177 MVA

5.10

Failing to display public

Rs.100/carrier board.

116 MMVR
177 MVA

5.11

Rs.
5000/Using private vehicle for
( not less than Rs. 2000/commercial purposes.
)

5.12

Any sort of misconduct

with
passengers,
not
Rs.100/wearing
uniform/not
displaying badge.

5.13

Overloading
vehicle.

5.14

Carrying goods in a
Imprisonment
and/or 29
dangerous or hazardous
fine of Rs. 3000/177 MVA
manner.

5.15

Infringement
conditions.

5.16

Use of Colored light on

Rs. 100/Vehicle

of

goods

permit

MMVR
177 MVA

21(18)

Rs.
2000/-plus
Rs.
MMVR
1000/for
every
177 MVA
additional ton.

Imprisonment
and/or
fine of Rs. 5000/-( not
less than Rs. 2000/-)

93(u)(i)

RRR

97(2)/177 DMVR

6. OFFENCES RELATED TO COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

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S.NO

MAXIMUM
PENALTY

OFFENCES

SECTION

6.1

Plying in 'NO ENTRY'

Upto 2000/Time

115/194 MVA

6.

Violation of Time Table

11/177, 2/177, 66/192

MVA

6.2

High and Long / Load in

Rs. 100/Vehicles

29 RRR/177 MVA

6.3

Carrying animals in goods

vehicles in contravention of Rs.100/rules.

MMVR 83
177 MVA

6.4

Carrying
persons
dangerously or carrying Rs.100/persons in goods vehicles.

MMVR 108
177 MVA

6.5

Goods
Vehicles

6.6

Dangerous
goods.

Rs.100/-

229 MMVR
29 RRR
177 MVA

6.7

Carrying goods unsecured. Rs.100/-

MMVR 202
177 MVA

6.

Carrying goods more than

Rs.100/11 feet high.

MMVR 93(u) (i)

177 MVA

6.

Limit Of weight
limitation on Use.

Court Challan

113/194(1) MVA

6.

Driver refuses to weigh

Court Challan
vehicle.

114/194(2) MVA

6.9

Load on Tail Board.

MMVR 202
177 MVA

6.10

Misbehavior by Taxi/TSR
Rs. 100/Driver.

11(3)/177 DMVR

6.11

Over
Charging
Taxi/TSR Driver.

Rs. 100/-

11(8)/177 DMVR

6.12

Charging without Meter.

Rs. 100/-

11(8)/177 DMVR

6.13

Refusal
Driver.

Rs. 100/-

11(9)/177 DMVR

in

Court Challan

Passenger
projection

by

of

and

Rs.100/-

by

Taxi/TSR

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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

6.15

Conductor
Uniform.

Rs. 100/-

23(1)/177 DMVR

6.16

Conductor without Badge.

Rs. 100/-

22(1)/177 DMVR

6.17

Stopping without Bus stop Court Challan

66/192 MVA

6.18

Power to detain Vehicle

used in contravention of
Court Challan
section 3.4,39 or 66(1) MV
Act.

207(1) MVA

without

7. OFFENCES RELATED TO PARKING

S.NO

MAXIMUM
PENALTY

OFFENCES

SECTION

7.1

Parking in the direction of

Rs.100/flow of traffic.

22(a) RRR
177 MVA

7.2

Parking
away
from
Rs.100/footpath towards road.

15(2) RRR
177 MVA

7.3

Parking against flow of

Rs.100/traffic.

15(2) RRR
177 MVA

7.4

Parking
Obstruction.

Rs. 100/-

15(2) RRR
177 MVA

7.5

Parking on a Taxi Stand.

Rs. 100/-

15(2) RRR
177 MVA

7.6

Parking in not
prescribed manner.

Rs. 100/-

15(1) RRR
177 MVA

7.7

Parking at any Corner.

Rs. 100/-

15(i) RRR
177 MVA

7.8

Parking within 15 meters

Rs. 100/on either side of Bus Stop.

15(2) RRR
177 MVA

7.9

Parking on Bridge.

Rs. 100/-

15(2) (i) RRR

177 MVA

7.10

Parking at Traffic Island.

Rs. 100/-

15(i) RRR
177 MVA

7.11

Parking in No Parking Rs. 100/-

15(2) RRR

causing

any

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Area.
7.12

Parked
on
Crossing.

7.13

177 MVA
Pedestrian

Rs. 100/-

15(2)(iii) RRR
177 MVA

Parking on Footpath.

Rs. 100/-

15(2)(ii) RRR
177 MVA

7.14

Parking in front of a gate.

Rs. 100/-

15(2)(viii) RRR
177 MVA

7.15

Parking
obstruction.

Rs. 100/-

15(1) RRR
177 MVA

causing

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 approaching

To stop vehicles coming

To stop vehicles approaching

from front

from behind

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

To give VIP Salute

To manage Vehicles on

From right

To start vehicles on
T-Point

T-Point