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Section 128, MV Act [S10-3BR]

As at 6 September 2026. In force from 1 July 1989.

In MV Act [A10-1CB]. This text from 1 July 1989. No other text held.

Cite: Section 128, MV Act [S10-3BR]. Machine: S10-3BR.

128. Safety measures for drivers and pillion riders.—(1) No driver of a two-wheeled motor cycle shall carry more than one person in addition to himself on the motor cycle and no such person shall be carried otherwise than sitting on a proper seat securely fixed to the motor cycle behind the driver's seat with appropriate safety measures.

(2) [The Central Government may prescribe other safety measures for drivers of two-wheeled motor cycles and pillion riders.]

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driver: Section 2(9), MV Act: "driver" includes, in relation to a motor vehicle which is drawn by another motor vehicle, the person who acts as a steersman of the drawn vehicle;

person: Section 3, General Clauses Act, 1897 [S100SN] (In this Act, and in all Central Acts and Regulations made after the commencement of this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context): "person" shall include any company or association or body of individuals, whether incorporated or not

person: 1 more definition.

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Section 128, MV Act [S10-3BR]