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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