Section 7 contains provisions for restrictions on the granting of learners licences for certain vehicles.
Section 13: The licence shall be effective throughout India
The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2008 seeks to amend the Principal Act by: i. Enhancing fines, ii. Devolving greater powers to state governments to regulate road transport, iii. Streamlining provisions dealing with the payment of compensation to road accident victims, and iv. Prescribing a time bound process for disposal of appeals
Partners have insurable interest in the motor vehicle as per the partnership provisions.
In case of private cars, driving license of persons above the age of 50 years would be renewed for a period of five years at a time on payment of prescribed fees.