The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) on June 11, 2024, issued a notification regarding Plying motor vehicles without valid motor third-party insurance is a punishable offence.
The following has been stated:
• It has stated that Section 146 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 requires motor vehicles plying on Indian roads to compulsorily have an insurance policy covering third party risks.
• It has been stated that having a motor third-party insurance cover is an important aspect of being a responsible road user as it provides support to victims in case of accidents or damages.
• It has been stated that those who drive or allow an uninsured vehicle to be driven without a valid motor third-party insurance are liable to be punished, including imprisonment, for violation of the law. Such offenders are punishable under section 196 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988:
o First offence: imprisonment up to three months, or fine of Rs. 2,000 or both;
o Subsequent offence: imprisonment up to three months, or fine of Rs. 4,000 or both.
• The Vehicle owners need to check the status of motor third-party insurance of their respective motor vehicles and obtain/renew their insurance at the earliest, if not done already.
[Press Release ID: 2024337]
