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Chapter: 8th Social Science : Civics : Chapter 5 : Road Safety Rules and Regulations

Traffic Rules in India

The Motor Vehicle Act 1988 passed by the Parliament which came into force in 1989 is applicable to the whole of India.

Traffic Rules in India

The Motor Vehicle Act 1988 passed by the Parliament which came into force in 1989 is applicable to the whole of India.

* On one-way road the driver should allow the overtaking vehicle through the right. Never park the vehicle in reverse on a one-way street.

* On a two-way road, the driver must drive on the left side of the road.

* It is mandatory for the driver to slow down at all inter junctions and pedestrian crossing.

* Drivers should not use the horns in prohibited areas like hospital zones, school zones etc.,

* It is our responsibility to give way to emergency vehicles such as Army convoy fire engine and ambulance.

* Driver should use high – beam only when necessary. It is important to dim the lights when there are oncoming vehicles or when driving closely behind another.

* When the driver is slowing down his vehicle, he has to raise the right arm and swing it up and down gently.

* When the driver stopping his vehicle he has to raise the arm vertically for the indication to the other vehicles behind it.

* If the driver is turning right, he has to extend the arm straight out with the palm facing front.

* If the driver is turning left, he has to rotate the hand in the anti-clockwise direction.

* In case of emergency, the hazard indicator should be used, which will switch on both the indicators.

* On a two-wheeler only one pillion rider is allowed.

* The horn should not sound really shrill irritating or loud. Electronic horn is permitted.

* Parking vehicles in front of rescue vehicles such as an ambulance, fire engine or a police vehicle is punishable by law and the individual doing so has to pay fine.

304 A of the Indian Penal Code

The police will file a criminal case under this section, which deals with offences relating to death due to rashness and negligence of the driver.


Essential Documents – A driver should possess the following documents while driving the vehicle: -

Driving License, Registration Certificate of the Vehicle, Taxation Certificate, Insurance Certificate, Fitness Certificate, and Permit.

 

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