In terms of section 112 of the Motor Vehicle Act 1988, the Ministry vide notification S.O. 1522 (E) dated 6th April 2018 has fixed the maximum speed limit in respect of different classes of motor vehicles plying on different roads in India. Section 183 of the Motor Vehicle Act 1988 contains the following provisions of penalty for driving at excessive speed:
| Sub-section (1) of Section 183 of Motor Vehicle Act 1988 | Class Of Motor Vehicle | Fine |
| Clause (i) | Light Motor Vehicle | shall not be less than one thousand rupees but may extend to two thousand rupees |
| Clause (ii) | Medium Goods Vehicle or Medium Passenger Vehicle Or Heavy Goods Vehicle Or Heavy Passenger Vehicle | shall not be less than two thousand rupees but may extend to four thousand rupees |
| Clause (iii) | for the second or any subsequent offence under Sub-section (1) of Section 183. | Driving licence of such driver shall be impounded as per the provisions of the sub-section (4) of section 206. |
The implementation of the provisions contained in the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, and rules made thereunder comes under the purview of respective State Government and Union Territory administration.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply to the Lok Sabha today.
