Question

    What is the general penalty provided under Motor

    Vehicles Act for any offence if there is no specific penalty provided for the offence?
    A 500 rupees Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1000 rupees Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Upto 500 for first offence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Upto 1000 or first offence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Upto 2000 or first offence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: Section 177. General provision for punishment of offences: Whoever contravenes any provision of this Act or of any rule, regulation or notification made thereunder shall, if no penalty is provided for the offence be punishable for the first offence with fine which may extend to "five hundred rupees/", and for any second or subsequent offence with fine which may extend to “one thousand and five hundred rupees".

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