What does the law say about offences caused by underage drivers | Explained

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What does the law say about offences caused 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.

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