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Persons with LMV driving licence entitled to drive transport vehicles under 7,500 kg: Supreme Court
Update / Judgement Date
06 Nov 2024
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Team — WCP Legal Desk
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The Supreme Court ruled that individuals holding a Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving license are entitled to drive transport vehicles weighing up to 7,500 kg. The court clarified that the Motor Vehicles Act does not distinguish between private and commercial vehicles for LMV license holders. The court’s decision resolves the ambiguity regarding the scope of LMV licenses and ensures that license holders can legally drive transport vehicles within the specified weight limit.