📘 Chapter VIII – Rules of the Road and Traffic Regulations
🛡️ Section 138 – General Traffic Safety Rules
(सामान्य ट्रैफिक सुरक्षा नियम – Chapter VIII का अंतिम Section)
📜 Section 138 का उद्देश्य
Section 138 यह सुनिश्चित करता है कि:
✔️ सभी drivers और vehicles road safety के सामान्य नियमों का पालन करें।
✔️ Traffic violations, accidents और mishaps कम हों।
मतलब: Road safety और traffic discipline के लिए एक comprehensive framework।
🔶 Section 138 – मुख्य प्रावधान
📌 1️⃣ Applicability
- सभी motor vehicles – passenger, goods, public service और hazardous goods vehicles
- Pedestrians और authorized road users
📌 2️⃣ General Safety Rules
- Drivers की जिम्मेदारी: safe driving, signaling, lane discipline
- Vehicles की responsibility: proper maintenance, lights, brakes, horn functioning
- Pedestrians की सुरक्षा: crossings और sidewalks का adherence
📌 3️⃣ Enforcement
- Traffic police और authorized officers द्वारा monitoring
- Violation → fine / penalty / license points deduction
- Serious violations → imprisonment (state-specific)
📌 4️⃣ Violation Penalties / Saja
- Minor violations → fine / penalty
- Repeat offenders → license suspension / higher fine
- Serious safety negligence → imprisonment / legal action
- Accident में contributory negligence और liability basis
📌 5️⃣ Legal Effect
- General traffic safety rules legally enforceable
- Driver और vehicle owner liable
- Road safety और traffic discipline maintain
- Passenger और public safety सुनिश्चित
⚖️ Section 138 का कानूनी महत्व
- Road accidents और fatalities कम
- Traffic discipline और orderly flow ensure
- Pedestrian और driver safety enhance
- Legal clarity, enforcement और accountability