The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

Commercial’s The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (2027 Edition) is a comprehensive legal reference presenting the bare text of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Act 59 of 1988), as amended by the latest legislative provisions specified on the book cover. This edition incorporates the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 (No. 8 of 2026), along with amendments introduced by the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, and subsequent notifications and statutory orders. Published by Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd., the book includes short comments to facilitate understanding and practical application of the law governing motor vehicles, road transport, traffic regulation, and road safety in India.

The book brings together the principal Act and important supplementary rules, schemes, and guidelines, providing a consolidated reference for legal practitioners, transport professionals, law students, vehicle owners, and individuals involved in road transport administration. It also includes a table showing offences and punishments or fines under the Act, a comparative table of the old and new provisions, and state amendments for convenient legal reference.

The content covers the major provisions and related legal materials, including:

• The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, with subsequent amendments and short comments

• The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026, as specified on the cover

• The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, and relevant amendment notifications

• The Central Motor Vehicles (Motor Vehicles Accident Fund) Rules, 2022

• The Motor Vehicles (Driving) Regulations, 2017, as amended

• The Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme, 2022

• The Motor Vehicles Aggregator Guidelines, 2020

• The Prime Minister – Road Accident Victims’ Hospitalisation and Assured Treatment (PM-RAHAT) Scheme, 2025, including the amendments and guidelines specified on the cover

• A table showing offences, punishments, and fines under the Act

• A comparative table of the old and new legal provisions

• State amendments relevant to the implementation of motor vehicle legislation

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• Law students and academicians studying motor vehicle and transport laws

• Advocates and legal practitioners handling road accident claims, traffic offences, and motor accident litigation

• Transport authorities and enforcement officials requiring a convenient statutory reference

• Vehicle owners, drivers, and fleet operators seeking to understand their legal obligations

• Insurance professionals and claims assessors dealing with motor accident compensation

• Aggregator businesses and transport service providers requiring guidance on applicable regulatory provisions

• Legal researchers and compliance professionals working in road transport and road safety

Whether used for examination preparation, legal research, professional practice, or transport-related compliance, the 2027 edition of Commercial’s The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 provides an accessible statutory reference with short comments, relevant rules, accident compensation schemes, state amendments, and supplementary materials relating to motor vehicle regulation and road safety in India.