Section 207 of Motor Vehicle Act

The Section 207 of Motor Vehicle Act allows police officers and other authorised personnel to detain and take action against vehicles found being driven without the necessary permits and registration. They can, even, seize the vehicle if it is found to be used for any illegal purpose.

Furthermore, if found guilty of such an offence you can be charged a penalty of ₹10,000 and/or imprisonment of up to six months. If your vehicle is seized, then you will need to apply to the concerned transport officer or other person-in-charge to get the vehicle released.

• In case you are caught driving a vehicle without a valid permit, you will be held guilty under Section 130 (3) r/w Section 177 of the new Motor Vehicle Act. The punishment to be followed is a penalty of ₹10,000 and/or imprisonment of up to six months. The fine for driving a vehicle without a valid permit was previously ₹5,000 under the old MV Act.

• Moreover, the traffic police officer or the authorised individual appointed by the State Government can detain your vehicle for the same under Section 207 of the Motor Vehicles Act. In such a situation, the owner of the vehicle has to appeal for the release of the vehicle to the transport authority or the person appointed by the State Government with relevant documents.

   

Avoid driving your vehicles without a valid registration certificate if you do not wish to face punishment or have your vehicle seized by the authorities. Moreover, ensure that you are carrying a valid driving licence, car insurance, and PUC (Pollution Under Control) along with the vehicle permit when driving your vehicle. Overall, it is wise to abide by the traffic safety regulations to avoid paying hefty fines or serving jail time. If you need to purchase motor insurance for your vehicle, you can check out the excellent plans available at Bajaj Markets.