LMV licence holders can drive transport vehicles, rules Supreme Court
PTC News Desk: The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a person holding a driving licence for a light motor vehicle (LMV) is entitled to drive a transport vehicle under a gross weight of 7,500 kg.
The Supreme Court upheld its 2017 decision, which allowed light motor vehicle licence holders to operate transport vehicles weighing up to 7500 kg.
A five-judge constitution bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud stated that road accidents are a source of concern in the country, but the petitions filed by insurance companies failed to provide any empirical proof that LMV licence holders driving transport vehicles caused more accidents.
The insurance companies contended that the 2017 verdict allowed an LMV licence holder to operate a transportation vehicle, such as a bus, truck, or road roller.
- PTC NEWS
