In India, a driving licence is an official document that authorises its holder to operate various types of motor vehicles on highways and some other roads to which the public has access.
This act sets limits on the minimum age for vehicle operation ranging from 16 to 20, depending on specific circumstances.
Tests on basic driving rules are conducted at the RTOs when an individual applies for a provisional licence.
The law also allows the state government to set fines or prison terms for minor traffic violations, and specifies who has the rights to enforce these rules.
If the driver does not follow the traffic rules or causes any fault, then a penalty fine is issued and an endorsement put on the licence.
[10] India uses a cumulative points systems for offenders, which is broadly similar, but different in detail, to those in different countries.
[11] If the individual committing the offence does not hold a valid driving licence the driver may be subject to imprisonment of up to 3 months.
[12] Violation of traffic signals, triple driving on motorcycle/scooter/two-wheeler, using vehicles without registration or in unsafe condition may acquire 3 negative points in each case.
Offences such as for drunk or drugged driving are recorded on the licence; and the offender is prosecuted and liable to being imprisoned.