Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019

The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 regulates almost all aspects of road transport vehicles. It has provisions for traffic regulations, vehicle insurance, registration of motor vehicles, controlling permits and penalties. The Act came into force from 1 July 1989. The amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act were passed by the Parliament in 2019.

Key Amendments

• Compensation for Road Accident Victims: The central government will develop a scheme for cashless treatment of road accident victims during golden hour and for providing interim relief to claimants seeking compensation under third party insurance.
• Compulsory Insurance: The act requires the central government to constitute a ....