India·Source-based summary
What does the law say about offencescommitted by underage drivers? | Explained
Section 4 of the the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 specifies that no person under the age of eighteen years shall drive a motor vehicle in any public place. However, a person can drive a motorcycle without gears and with an engine capacity not exceeding 50cc after attaining 16 years.
This is a source-based summary, not original reporting by Ebenezer journalists. Source: The Hindu. Ebenezer published 30 Oct 2026, 03:42 am. Editorial policy.
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