The Motor Vehicles Act 1988 (2nd Edition)

The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 is a comprehensive legal reference covering the statutory framework regulating motor vehicles, road safety, licensing, insurance, and accident compensation in India. Published by Lexis Nexis, this edition incorporates significant amendments introduced by the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, strengthening compliance and enforcement mechanisms.

The book provides detailed coverage of provisions relating to registration of motor vehicles, issuance and suspension of driving licences, control of transport vehicles, and regulation of traffic. It thoroughly examines offences, penalties, and enhanced fines aimed at promoting road safety and accountability.

Special emphasis is placed on motor accident claims, liability of insurers, structured compensation formulas, and the functioning of Motor Accident Claims Tribunals (MACT). The text also addresses hit-and-run compensation schemes, third-party insurance requirements, and adjudicatory procedures.

Designed for advocates, MACT practitioners, insurance companies, judicial officers, transport authorities, and law students, this work combines statutory text with practical insight.