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Vehicle and Transport Management Act, 1993

69. Automatic cancellation of operator's permit: (1) An operator's permit not renewed even within the period specified pursuant to sub-section (4) of Section 68 shall be automatically cancelled.

(2) The record of an operator's permit cancelled pursuant to sub-section (1) shall be deleted from the registration book.

(3) An operator's permit whose record has been deleted from the registration book pursuant to sub-section (2) shall not be renewed. 70. Notice required if operator's address changes: (1) If the permanent address of an operator changes, notice thereof shall be given to the authorized officer within one month.

(2) Upon receiving notice pursuant to sub-section (1), the authorized officer shall cause the new address of the operator to be recorded in the registration book. 71. Operator's permit may be suspended: If it is proven that an operator has violated the conditions to be observed by the operator under this Act or the rules made under this Act more than five times, the authorized officer may suspend the operator's permit of such operator for up to six months. 72. Operator's permit may be revoked: (1) If it is proven that an operator has any disqualification mentioned in Section 65, the authorized officer may revoke the operator's permit of such operator and order the operator to return such permit.

(2) Within seven days from the date of receiving the order pursuant to sub-section (1), the operator shall return his operator's permit to the authorized officer. 73. Issuance of duplicate operator's permit: (1) If an operator's permit is lost or destroyed for any other reason, the operator shall, within seven days, submit an application to the concerned authorized officer in the prescribed format for a duplicate operator's permit, along with the fee prescribed by the First Amendment.

(2) Upon the application pursuant to sub-section (1), after conducting necessary inquiries and if the details are found to be correct, the authorized officer shall issue a duplicate operator's permit to the operator.

(3) The authorized officer shall give notice of the issuance of the duplicate operator's permit pursuant to sub-section (2) to the concerned police office. Chapter-6
Transport Management

74. Route determination: The Department shall, as required, determine routes for operating transport services by public vehicles in places deemed appropriate, and shall publish notice thereof publicly for the information of the general public. 75. Transport service not to be operated without route permit: No public vehicle shall operate a transport service on a route determined pursuant to Section 74 without obtaining a route permit. 76.
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75. Transport service not to be operated without route permit: No public vehicle shall operate a transport service on a route determined pursuant to Section 74 without obtaining a route permit. 76. Application for route permit: If a public vehicle needs to use a route for the purpose of operating a transport service, the manager or vehicle owner shall submit an application to the authorized officer in the prescribed format along with the prescribed fee for the route permit. 77. Route permit to be issued: (1) Upon receipt of an application for a route permit pursuant to Section 76, the authorized officer shall, subject to Section 78, issue a route permit for the use of such route by such public vehicle in the format as per Schedule-7.

(2) A route permit issued pursuant to sub-section (1) shall remain valid for a period of four months from the date of issue. 78. Matters to be checked when issuing route permit: When issuing a route permit to a public vehicle pursuant to Section 77, the authorized officer shall check whether the owner or manager of such public vehicle, as amended by the First Amendment, has fulfilled the following matters, and shall issue a route permit to such public vehicle only if they have been fulfilled:-
(a) Insurance of the driver, operator, security personnel, and other employees working on the vehicle, and third party,
(b) Inspection of the vehicle, and
(c) Renewal of the registration certificate. 79. If route needs to be changed: (1) If the public vehicle specified in a route permit is to be used on another route before the expiry of the term of such route permit, the vehicle owner or manager shall again submit an application for a route permit pursuant to Section 76 and obtain a route permit.

(2) Upon receipt of an application pursuant to sub-section (1), the authorized officer shall cancel the previously issued route permit for such public vehicle and issue a new route permit. 80. Multiple route permit may be issued: (1) Notwithstanding anything elsewhere written in this Act, the authorized officer may issue a route permit allowing a public vehicle to also use other routes that are related to the route on which it is already providing transport service, without affecting that route.

(2) When issuing a multiple route permit allowing operation of transport service on more than one route pursuant to sub-section (1), the owner or manager of the public vehicle shall also pay the route fee applicable for each such route. 81.
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81. Temporary route permit: (1) If a public vehicle needs to be operated on a route other than that written in the route permit due to special work, the owner or manager of such public vehicle shall submit an application to the authorized officer in the prescribed format for a temporary route permit, along with the prescribed fee.

(2) Upon receipt of an application pursuant to sub-section (1), the authorized officer may, after conducting necessary inquiries and if the details are found to be correct, issue a temporary route permit for a maximum of seven days. 82. Route permit may be refused: (1) Notwithstanding anything elsewhere written in this Act, when issuing a route permit to operate a transport service on a route, if, considering the passenger pressure on that route and the number of public vehicles engaged in the transport service, it does not appear necessary to issue a route permit on the same route for another vehicle, or if the authorized officer feels that issuing a route permit for a public vehicle would be adverse to the public interest due to pollution or any other reason, he may, after consulting with the Management Committee added by the First Amendment, refuse to issue the route permit.

(2) Keeping in view the safety of public vehicles operating transport services on medium routes and long routes, and of the passengers travelling on them and the employees working in them, the standard of public vehicles providing transport service on such routes shall be as prescribed. The authorized officer may refuse to issue a route permit to operate a transport service on such route to public vehicles that do not meet the prescribed standard. 83. Renewal of route permit: (1) A route permit must be renewed within fifteen days, as amended by the First Amendment, after the expiry of the term written in the route permit pursuant to sub-section (2) of Section 77.

(2) The vehicle owner, manager, or a person deputed by them shall submit an application to the authorized officer for the renewal of the route permit pursuant to sub-section (1) in the prescribed format, along with the prescribed fee.

(3) Upon receipt of an application for renewal pursuant to sub-section (2), the authorized officer shall renew such route permit for a further period of four months.

(4) From a vehicle owner coming to get the route permit renewed after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-section (1), an additional fee of one hundred percent shall be charged in addition to the renewal fee for up to one month of expiry, and such route permit shall be renewed. 84.
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84. Automatic cancellation of route permit: (1) If a route permit is not renewed even within the period specified pursuant to sub-section (4) of Section 83, such route permit shall be automatically cancelled.

(2) The record of a route permit cancelled pursuant to sub-section (1) shall be deleted.

(3) A route permit whose record has been deleted pursuant to sub-section (2) shall not be renewed. 85. Route permit may be issued again: If an application is made again for a route permit for a public vehicle written in a route permit that has been cancelled and its record deleted pursuant to Section 84, the owner or manager of such vehicle shall be charged the renewal fee and additional fee as per Section 83, and a fine of up to two thousand rupees, and then another route permit shall be issued for operating such vehicle pursuant to Section 77. 86. Route permit may be suspended: (1) If a public vehicle that has obtained a route permit under this Act meets with an accident or is damaged due to any other reason and cannot be operated for a period of four months or more, the vehicle owner shall submit an application to the authorized officer for the suspension of such route permit, stating the details and attaching the route permit.

(2) Upon receipt of an application pursuant to sub-section (1), the authorized officer may, after conducting necessary inquiries and if deemed appropriate, suspend the route permit of such vehicle for the period during which such public vehicle cannot be operated. Added by the First Amendment.(2a) If transport service is disrupted by not operating a public vehicle on the route specified in the route permit, thereby adversely affecting public life, the Government of Nepal may suspend the route permit of such vehicles for a maximum of one month.

(3) The renewal fee for the period of suspension of the route permit pursuant to sub-section (2) shall be waived. 87. Route permit may be revoked: If a public vehicle that has obtained a route permit under this Act is damaged or destroyed to the extent that it cannot be operated, the owner or manager of such vehicle shall submit an application to the authorized officer to revoke the validity of the route permit, attaching proof thereof. 88.
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88. Issuance of duplicate route permit: (1) If a route permit is lost, torn, becomes illegible, or is destroyed for any other reason, the vehicle owner or manager shall, within seven days from the date of such occurrence, submit an application to the concerned authorized officer for a duplicate route permit in the prescribed format, along with the prescribed fee.

(2) Upon the application submitted pursuant to sub-section (1), the authorized officer shall, after conducting necessary inquiries and if the details are found to be correct, issue a duplicate route permit to the applicant.

(3) The authorized officer shall give notice of the issuance of the duplicate route permit pursuant to sub-section (2) to the concerned police office. 89. Inspection to be carried out: (1) To obtain a route permit for any public vehicle, such vehicle must have been inspected under this Act.

(2) Without inspection pursuant to sub-section (1), a route permit shall not be issued for any public vehicle. 90. Application for inspection: The owner or manager of a public vehicle wishing to have it inspected shall submit an application to the authorized officer in the prescribed format for inspection, along with the prescribed fee. 91. Inspection certificate to be issued: (1) Upon receipt of an application pursuant to Section 90, the authorized officer shall cause such public vehicle to be inspected, and if the mechanical condition and form of such vehicle are found to be in order, issue an inspection certificate in the prescribed format. Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2082.(2) The validity period of an inspection certificate issued pursuant to sub-section (1) shall be as follows:-
(a) For up to five years from the date of registration of a new vehicle: up to one year, and
(b) In the case of vehicles other than those in clause (a): up to six months. 92. Re-inspection to be carried out: (1) Re-inspection must be carried out by submitting an application for re-inspection to the authorized officer within seven days from the date of expiry of the period mentioned in sub-section (2) of Section 91.

(2) If re-inspection is not carried out by the period mentioned in sub-section (1), and such vehicle is brought for re-inspection within thirty-five days from the date of expiry of that period, such vehicle shall be inspected by charging an additional one hundred percent fee in addition to the inspection fee.

(3) If re-inspection is not carried out even within the period mentioned in sub-section (2), such inspection certificate shall be automatically cancelled.
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If a public vehicle whose inspection certificate has been thus cancelled is brought for re-inspection again, a fine of up to five thousand rupees shall be imposed on the vehicle owner or manager in addition to the fee under sub-section (2), and after such vehicle is re-inspected, an inspection certificate shall be issued. 93. Name of transport service to be registered: (1) Without registering the name of the transport service with the Department, the vehicle owner or manager shall not use any public vehicle for the purpose of operating a transport service.

(2) A vehicle owner or manager wishing to register the name of a transport service with the Department shall submit an application to the Department in the prescribed format for such service registration, along with the prescribed fee.

(3) Upon the application submitted pursuant to sub-section (2), the Department shall, after conducting necessary inquiries and if it deems appropriate to register the name of such transport service, issue a permit to the applicant in the format as per Schedule-8 to operate the transport service under that name. If the vehicle owner or manager who has obtained a permit to operate the transport service wishes to cease providing such transport service, he shall obtain prior approval from the Department.

(4) A permit issued pursuant to sub-section (3) shall remain valid for a period of five years from the date of issue.

(5) Provisions relating to the appointment, service conditions, and facilities of employees working in a transport service registered under this section shall be as prescribed. 94. Renewal of permit to operate transport service: (1) A permit issued to operate a transport service must be renewed within three months after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-section (4) of Section 93.

(2) The vehicle owner, manager, or a person deputed by them shall submit an application to the Department for renewal of the permit pursuant to sub-section (1) in the prescribed format, along with the fee.

(3) Upon receipt of an application for renewal pursuant to sub-section (2), the Department shall renew such permit for a further period of five years.

(4) From a vehicle owner or manager coming to get such permit renewed after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-section (1), an additional fee of one hundred percent shall be charged in addition to the renewal fee for up to one month of expiry, and the permit shall be renewed. 95.
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95. Automatic cancellation of permit to operate transport service: (1) If a permit to operate a transport service is not renewed within the period specified pursuant to sub-section (4) of Section 94, such permit shall be automatically cancelled.

(2) The record of a permit cancelled pursuant to sub-section (1) shall be deleted.

(3) A permit whose record has been deleted pursuant to sub-section (2) shall not be renewed again. 96. Determination of fare: (1) The fare rate to be charged by passenger-carrying and goods-carrying public vehicles operating a transport service on any route shall be as prescribed.

(2) The maximum weight of luggage that a passenger may carry free of charge, and the maximum weight of luggage that may be carried with oneself on payment of fare, as well as the fare, shall be as prescribed.

(3) Fare shall not be charged in excess of the fare rate prescribed under this section. 97. Person without displaying identity card not to sell passenger tickets: A person involved in selling passenger tickets for a public vehicle shall not sell passenger tickets in the name of such transport service without displaying the employee identity card of the registered transport service operating such public vehicle. 98. Format of passenger ticket: (1) The format of the passenger ticket for a public vehicle shall be as prescribed.

(2) A person selling passenger tickets pursuant to sub-section (1) must affix the seal of the concerned transport service on the ticket. 99. Bill with details of goods transport to be given when transporting goods: When a goods-carrying public vehicle transports any type of goods, it shall give a goods transport bill to the owner of the goods, containing details of such goods. The format of the bill to be given shall be as prescribed. 100. Passenger list to be prepared: The manager or vehicle owner operating a transport service on a medium route or long route as prescribed by the Department shall prepare a passenger list clearly stating the name, age, and address of all passengers, driver, operator, security personnel, and other employees working in that vehicle, who travel in his vehicle. One copy of the passenger list so prepared shall be kept with oneself, and another copy shall be submitted to the authorized officer or a person designated by him before the departure of such vehicle towards the destination. 101. Passengers and goods to be delivered safely: (1) After accepting goods or passengers, it shall be the duty of the owner or manager of a public transport service to deliver them safely from the start of the journey to the destination within the specified time.
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101. Passengers and goods to be delivered safely: (1) After accepting goods or passengers, it shall be the duty of the owner or manager of a public transport service to deliver them safely from the start of the journey to the destination within the specified time. Provided that the time for reaching the destination shall not be fixed in a manner causing inconvenience to passengers.

(2) Even if a public vehicle breaks down or cannot proceed due to an act of God, it shall be the mandatory duty of the driver, operator, security personnel, or other employees of such vehicle to take care of the convenience of the passengers and ensure the safety of the goods in the vehicle.

(3) Even if the vehicle cannot proceed due to the circumstances mentioned in sub-section (2), the vehicle owner or manager shall make arrangements to get the passengers to their destination. 102. Passengers not to be carried in excess of seats: A passenger-carrying public vehicle shall not be operated carrying passengers in excess of the seat number written in the registration certificate of that vehicle. 103. Journey rest to be taken: A passenger-carrying public vehicle running for a distance of more than four hours shall take a rest of half an hour once every four hours. 104. Driver's shift to be changed: In a passenger-carrying public vehicle operating transport service on a long route, it shall be the duty of the manager or vehicle owner operating the transport service to keep at least two drivers mandatorily and have them drive the vehicle alternately after every six hours, as amended by the First Amendment. 105. Prohibition on travelling without ticket: No passenger shall travel without having with him a ticket obtained by paying the prescribed fare for the destination up to which he is travelling. 106. Information about route map and timetable to be provided: (1) The authorized officer shall cause to be posted or installed at every bus station the route map of the destination departing from that bus station, and the timetable of the departure time of public vehicles and the time of arrival at the destination, for information.

(2) If there is any change in the route, map, or timetable posted or installed pursuant to sub-section (1), the authorized officer or a person deputed by him shall make arrangements to immediately inform the passengers thereof. 107.
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107. Seats to be reserved: (1) It shall be the duty of the manager or vehicle owner operating the transport service to reserve four seats for persons with disabilities and two seats for women in a large passenger-carrying public vehicle running on a local route.

(2) It shall be the duty of the manager or vehicle owner operating the transport service to reserve two seats for members of Parliament and two seats for women in a passenger-carrying public vehicle running on a long route. Provided that such seats shall be reserved only up to four hours before such vehicle departs towards the destination.

(3) A ticket purchased by a member of the Legislature-Parliament, as amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2072 (currently the Federal Parliament), pursuant to sub-section (2) shall not be transferable to the name of any other passenger. 108. Security personnel may be kept: If the manager or vehicle owner operating a passenger-carrying public transport service on a medium route or long route requests the Government of Nepal to provide security personnel on that vehicle for the safety of the vehicle and passengers, or if the Government of Nepal sees the need to deploy government security personnel on such vehicle, the Government may provide the required number of security personnel upon charging the prescribed fee. 109. Misconduct not to be committed: No one shall commit misconduct towards passengers, drivers, operators, or security personnel. 110. Smoking not to be done in public vehicle: Smoking shall not be done in a public vehicle. 111. Talking to driver not to be done: While a public vehicle is in motion, no one shall talk to the driver of that vehicle or do or cause to do any act that impedes the driver in driving the vehicle. 112. Found property to be handed over: Any property found in a public vehicle shall be handed over by the employee of that vehicle who is on duty to the vehicle owner or manager within twenty-four hours of its being found. The property found shall be handed over by the vehicle owner or manager to the authorized officer or the nearest transport entrepreneurs' association office within twenty-four hours of its coming into his possession. 113. Refusal to take passengers not allowed: A public vehicle other than those running on medium or long routes or those providing express transport service shall not refuse to take passengers when the vehicle is empty. 114.
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113. Refusal to take passengers not allowed: A public vehicle other than those running on medium or long routes or those providing express transport service shall not refuse to take passengers when the vehicle is empty. 114. Special power of Government of Nepal: Notwithstanding anything elsewhere written in this Act, the Government of Nepal may issue an order to the vehicle owner or manager requiring a public vehicle to operate a transport service in a certain place for a certain period. Chapter-7
Traffic Control

115. Determination of speed of vehicle: (1) If the Department finds it necessary to determine the speed for driving vehicles in relation to any public place, it may determine the speed of vehicles in that place and prohibit driving vehicles at a faster speed than that. In a place where speed has been thus determined, vehicles shall not be driven at a faster speed than the determined speed.

(2) In a public place where speed has been determined and driving at a faster speed is prohibited pursuant to sub-section (1), the Department shall cause a notice or sign relating to the determined speed to be posted or installed.

(3) Sub-section (1) shall not apply in the case of fire engines, ambulances, and vehicles driven in the course of carrying sick persons. Provided that such vehicle shall use a special type of sound and light to warn pedestrians and other vehicles on the road. 116. Weight of vehicle: The Department may fix a limit for the weight of vehicles in relation to any public place. If a weight limit for vehicles has been thus fixed, no one shall drive or cause to drive a vehicle in such public place with a weight exceeding the weight so fixed. 117. Limit of persons and goods to be placed in vehicle to be fixed: (1) The Department shall determine the number of persons and the weight of goods that may be placed in a public vehicle and publish a notice thereof for the information of the general public.

(2) Persons or goods shall not be placed in any vehicle in excess of the number of persons and the weight of goods determined pursuant to sub-section (1). 118. Prohibition on driving vehicle: Notwithstanding anything elsewhere written in this Act, the Department may, for public safety and the welfare of the general public, prohibit the driving of any vehicle in any public place. Where a prohibition has been thus imposed, the Department shall cause a notice thereof to be posted, hung, or installed in that place. 119.
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Where a prohibition has been thus imposed, the Department shall cause a notice thereof to be posted, hung, or installed in that place. 119. Posting, hanging, or installing traffic signs: (1) The Department shall cause necessary traffic signs, in accordance with international practice in terms of color, shape, and design, to be posted, hung, or installed in public places where it deems necessary.

(2) Traffic signs posted, hung, or installed pursuant to sub-section (1) shall not be removed, altered, changed, erased, torn, or tampered with by anyone other than the Department or a person deputed by the Department from that place. 120. Traffic signs to be observed: (1) When driving a vehicle, the driver shall observe traffic signs.

(2) Traffic signs to be observed by the driver shall be as prescribed. 121. Parking places and bus stations to be determined: The authorized officer shall, in consultation with the office bearers of local bodies in villages, towns, and districts, determine parking places and bus stations in a manner that does not adversely affect traffic on main roads. 122. Vehicle not to be kept in a manner causing danger: (1) No vehicle shall be kept in any public place in a manner that causes danger, obstruction, or inconvenience to any other vehicle or person.

(2) If a vehicle breaks down while being driven, and it is not possible to immediately take it elsewhere, it shall be kept by the left side of the road in a manner that prevents accidents, and during nighttime, a red light or reflector shall be attached to such vehicle so that it can be seen by other vehicles from a distance. 123. Persons not to be placed in other parts of vehicle: The driver, vehicle owner, or manager shall not drive or cause to drive a vehicle with persons placed in parts of a vehicle running on long and medium routes other than the seats built for sitting, and in a vehicle running on local routes, in parts other than the seats built for sitting and the interior. 124. Acts obstructing driver not to be done: No one shall place goods, stand, or behave in any manner that directly or indirectly causes obstruction to the driver inside the driver's cabin. 125. Obstruction of traffic not to be caused: No goods or vehicle shall be placed in any public place in a manner that obstructs the movement of any person or vehicle. Provided that if due to any special circumstances it becomes necessary to place some goods in a public place for some time, the nearest police office shall be informed thereof and approval of such office shall be obtained. 126.
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Provided that if due to any special circumstances it becomes necessary to place some goods in a public place for some time, the nearest police office shall be informed thereof and approval of such office shall be obtained. 126. Sign to be placed when digging pit in public place: (1) Prior approval of the nearest police office shall be obtained when digging a pit in any public place for any work.

(2) When granting approval to dig a pit in a public place pursuant to sub-section (1), it shall be ensured that a sign is placed in that place in a manner that prevents accidents. 127. Sign to be placed on vehicle: On a goods-carrying public vehicle engaged in transporting any type of hazardous goods, a sign shall be placed visibly to inform other vehicles and the general public that such goods are present. 128. Not to divert vehicle or take passengers hostage: (1) While a driver is driving his vehicle on a designated route, no person shall use threats, intimidation, or any kind of force to cause or have such vehicle taken by another route.

(2) No one shall take any person in a vehicle hostage and make any kind of demand for the release of such vehicle or the person taken hostage. 129. Damage not to be caused to vehicles and passengers involved in accident: When a vehicle meets with an accident, no one shall beat passengers or any person working in the vehicle who are killed or injured, or embezzle, snatch, or cause any kind of harm or loss to their belongings. 130. Safety belt and helmet to be worn while driving: (1) While driving a vehicle as prescribed, the driver and the person sitting in the front seat shall fasten their safety belts.

(2) The driver of a motorcycle or other similar two-wheeler, and the person sitting on such vehicle, shall wear a safety helmet. 131. Documents to be shown when demanded: (1) Any driver shall show the driving license when a police officer or transport inspector wishes to see it in the course of inspection.

(2) If a police officer or transport inspector wishes to see the registration certificate of any vehicle or the route permit of a public vehicle in the course of inspection, the driver, vehicle owner, or manager of such vehicle shall show the registration certificate or route permit. 132.
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132. Vehicle to be stopped: The driver shall stop the vehicle he is driving and keep it stationary for a suitable time as required in the following circumstances:-
(a) When a police officer or transport inspector signals or orders to stop the vehicle.
(b) When an animal is startled or frightened and likely to become uncontrollable, and the person in immediate charge of that animal signals or requests to stop the vehicle.
(c) When a vehicle accident has occurred causing loss or damage to any person, animal, or property.
(d) When people are crossing at a zebra crossing, or when a traffic light at an intersection or crossroads signals stop. 133. Duty of driver in case of accident: (1) If a vehicle causes an accident resulting in any kind of danger or injury to the life or body of a person, the driver, operator, security personnel, or other employee working in that vehicle shall immediately make necessary arrangements for the treatment of such person.

(2) If there is no police officer at the place where the vehicle accident occurred pursuant to sub-section (1), the driver shall immediately give information and details of the accident to the nearest police office. If any police officer asks anything about the accident to the concerned vehicle driver, he shall tell everything asked. 134. Inspection of vehicle involved in accident: If it is deemed necessary to inspect the vehicle causing or involved in the accident for the purpose of investigation of the accident, the concerned police officer may have such vehicle produced before him or go to the place where such vehicle is and inspect it. 135. Vehicle to be driven from the left side: (1) While driving a vehicle in any public place, the driver shall drive keeping to the left side, except in places prescribed.

(2) If it is necessary to overtake a vehicle going ahead, the driver of the vehicle behind shall signal, and only after the driver of the ahead vehicle signals to go ahead shall the vehicle behind overtake from the right side. If the vehicle behind gives a signal to overtake, the vehicle ahead shall, depending on the situation, signal to the vehicle behind to go ahead. 136. Pedestrians to walk on footpath: On a road with a footpath, people shall walk on that footpath. When walking on a road without a footpath, one shall walk keeping to the edge of the road. 137. Road to be crossed from designated place: When crossing a road, a pedestrian shall cross only at a zebra crossing, subway, overhead bridge, or a place designated for crossing such road. 138.
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137. Road to be crossed from designated place: When crossing a road, a pedestrian shall cross only at a zebra crossing, subway, overhead bridge, or a place designated for crossing such road. 138. Pets not to be let loose: Domestic pets or birds shall not be let loose in a public place in a manner that obstructs the driving of vehicles or walking of people. 139. Information to be provided: (1) The owner of a vehicle shall provide any information demanded by the authorized officer, transport inspector, or police officer in relation to any vehicle.

(2) If the information pursuant to sub-section (1) relates to a public vehicle or its driver, operator, security personnel, or any employee working in such vehicle, the owner or manager of such public vehicle shall provide the information so demanded to the authorized officer, transport inspector, or police officer as soon as possible. 140. Roving inspector: (1) A police officer or transport inspector may conduct roving inspections as necessary to inspect whether this Act or the rules made under this Act have been complied with or not.

(2) While conducting a roving inspection pursuant to sub-section (1), if the police officer or transport inspector finds that an act mentioned in Section 164 has been committed, he may immediately impose the penalty mentioned in that section on the person committing such act. 141. Driver not to give his license to others: No driver shall give his license to another person for driving a vehicle. 142. Intoxicating or other drugs not to be consumed: While driving a vehicle, the driver shall not consume intoxicating or any other type of drugs. 143. Lights to be turned on when driving at night: When driving any vehicle in the dark or in foggy conditions, the lights of such vehicle shall be turned on. 144. Vehicle not in proper condition not to be driven: A vehicle whose any part or component is damaged or whose condition is not proper shall not be driven. 145. Necessary assistance to be provided: Any vehicle shall provide necessary assistance to a vehicle that has met with an accident or to the passengers in that vehicle. 146. Publicity to be made: In order to prevent vehicle accidents and to inform the general public about traffic signs, the Department shall, from time to time, make arrangements to broadcast programs related to traffic signs through various means of communication. 147. Vehicle not to be driven negligently: No driver shall drive a vehicle negligently. Chapter-8
Provisions Relating to Insurance

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147. Vehicle not to be driven negligently: No driver shall drive a vehicle negligently. Chapter-8
Provisions Relating to Insurance

148. Insurance of vehicle to be done: (1) The vehicle owner or manager shall get each vehicle insured as prescribed.

(2) The registration certificate of a vehicle not insured pursuant to sub-section (1) shall not be renewed, and if such vehicle is a public vehicle, such public vehicle shall not be registered to operate a transport service and a route permit shall not be provided. 149. Insurance of driver, operator, security personnel, and other employees: (1) The vehicle owner or manager shall obtain accident insurance for the prescribed amount for the driver, operator, security personnel, and other employees working in that vehicle, of each public vehicle engaged in transport service.

(2) If a driver, operator, security personnel, or other employee suffers disability or death due to a vehicle accident, the insured amount payable therefor shall be received by the person himself or his close heir.

(3) If a public vehicle meets with an accident while operating a transport service without insuring the driver, operator, or security personnel as per sub-section (1), and any loss or damage is caused to them, the vehicle owner or manager shall pay the insurance amount under sub-section (1) that they should have received, to them or their heirs as compensation. 150. Insurance of passengers: (1) The vehicle owner or manager operating a transport service on a prescribed route shall obtain accident insurance for the prescribed amount for each passenger travelling.

(2) If a passenger suffers disability due to a vehicle accident, he shall receive the accident insurance amount for the disability, and if he dies due

(3) Other than as mentioned in sub-section (1) or (2), the authorized officer may impose a fine of two hundred to one thousand rupees on a person who does or causes to do any act contrary to this Act or the rules made or orders issued under this Act.

(4) A person who does or causes to do any act contrary to Section 128 may be punished by the court with a fine of up to twenty-five thousand rupees or imprisonment for up to five years or both, and the court may also order such person to pay appropriate compensation to the person suffering loss or damage.

(5) A person who does or causes to do any act contrary to Section 165 may be punished by the court with a fine of one thousand rupees or imprisonment for up to one year or both, and the court may also order such person to pay appropriate compensation to the person suffering loss or damage. Amended by the First Amendment. 161.
Vehicle and Transport Management Act, 1993

Amended by the First Amendment. 161. Punishment in case of death: (1) If a person, while driving a vehicle, runs over, hits, or causes a vehicular accident in any manner, and as a result of such accident, a person inside or outside the vehicle, wherever situated, dies immediately or within twenty-one days as a result of the same injury, and if such act was done with the intention of causing death, the person driving the vehicle in such manner shall be liable to life imprisonment. If a person did such an act with the intention of causing death but death did not occur, the person driving the vehicle shall be liable to imprisonment for five to twelve years according to the gravity of the offense. Amended by the Act to Amend, Consolidate, Harmonize and Repeal Some Nepal Laws, 2074.
(2) If a person drives a vehicle negligently, failing to take the necessary precautions even when the possibility of death is apparent, and thereby runs over, hits, or causes a vehicular accident in any manner, and as a result of such accident, a person inside or outside the vehicle, wherever situated, dies immediately or within twenty-one days as a result of the same injury, the person driving the vehicle in such manner shall be liable to imprisonment for three to ten years and a fine of thirty thousand to one hundred thousand rupees.

(3) If a vehicular accident occurs while driving a vehicle in circumstances where the possibility of death is not apparent, and a person inside or outside the vehicle, wherever situated, dies as a result, the person driving the vehicle shall be liable to imprisonment for up to one year or a fine of up to two thousand rupees or both.

(4) If a person without a driving license commits an offense under sub-section (1) or (2) by driving a vehicle, such person shall, in addition to the punishment under the same sub-section, be liable to an additional fine of two thousand rupees. Provided that Amended by the Act to Amend, Consolidate, Harmonize and Repeal Some Nepal Laws, 2074. no such additional fine shall be imposed in cases of life imprisonment.

(5) If the owner of a vehicle or the person responsible for the vehicle allows a person without a driving license to drive the vehicle, and as a result, a person is run over, hit, or an accident occurs causing death, the person allowing the vehicle to be driven shall be liable to imprisonment for up to two years. Amended by the First Amendment. 162.
Vehicle and Transport Management Act, 1993

Amended by the First Amendment. 162. Punishment in case of mutilation: Amended by the Act to Amend, Consolidate, Harmonize and Repeal Some Nepal Laws, 2074.
(1) If a person, by driving a vehicle, causes a person to be run over, hit, or an accident occurs, and as a result of such accident, a person inside or outside the vehicle, wherever situated, is mutilated, and if such act was done maliciously, the person driving the vehicle shall be liable to imprisonment for three to ten years and a fine of up to thirty thousand rupees. If the injury heals and the limb becomes functional, the person driving the vehicle shall be liable to a fine of five thousand rupees.

(2) If a person without a driving license commits any offense mentioned in sub-section (1) by driving a vehicle, such person shall, in addition to the punishment under that sub-section, be liable to an additional fine of five thousand rupees.

(3) If the owner of a vehicle or the person responsible for the vehicle allows a person without a driving license to drive the vehicle, and as a result, a person is run over, hit, or an accident occurs causing mutilation to a person inside or outside the vehicle, wherever situated, the person allowing the vehicle to be driven shall be liable to Amended by the Act to Amend, Consolidate, Harmonize and Repeal Some Nepal Laws, 2074. half the punishment imposed on the principal offender. 163.
Vehicle and Transport Management Act, 1993

163. Awarding medical expenses, funeral expenses and compensation: (1) If any party suffers any kind of loss or damage from a vehicular accident, the medical expenses and compensation amount as follows shall be recovered from the driver, vehicle owner or manager and awarded to the aggrieved party:-

(a) In case of death, the heir of the deceased shall be awarded up to fifty thousand rupees for funeral expenses, Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts to Establish Gender Equality and End Gender-Based Violence, 2072. and for compensation, the accident insurance amount receivable by the third party under this Act if third party insurance was not taken.

(b) In case of mutilation, if the person becomes unfit for work even after healing, for compensation, the accident insurance amount receivable by the third party under this Act for mutilation if third party insurance was not taken, and if the limb becomes functional, for medical expenses, Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts to Establish Gender Equality and End Gender-Based Violence, 2072. twenty-five thousand to fifty thousand rupees.

(2) If a person dies from a vehicular accident, the Chief District Officer shall immediately recover the funeral expenses and compensation amount for the heir of the deceased, and in case of mutilation, the medical expenses amount for the person mutilated, from the vehicle driver, owner or manager as per sub-section (1), Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts to Establish Gender Equality and End Gender-Based Violence, 2072..

(3) Other than as mentioned in sub-section (1), if a driver drives a vehicle in violation of this Act or the rules made or orders issued under this Act, causing an accident resulting in injury to any person, the Chief District Officer shall, considering the nature of the injury, immediately order the driver, vehicle owner or manager to pay twenty-five thousand rupees Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts to Establish Gender Equality and End Gender-Based Violence, 2072. for medical expenses. Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts to Establish Gender Equality and End Gender-Based Violence, 2072.
Vehicle and Transport Management Act, 1993

Added by the First Amendment.
(6) If the fine is not paid even during the suspension period under sub-section (5), the authorized officer may cancel such driving license, route permit or permit obtained to operate transport services. Chapter-11

Miscellaneous

165. Not to cause loss or damage: No person shall do or cause to do any act of beating the driver, conductor, security personnel, other vehicle staff or passengers inside a vehicle, stopping a vehicle, damaging a vehicle, or in any other way causing any loss or damage to such vehicle or to persons or goods inside the vehicle. 166. Vehicle owner or manager to pay: Except in cases where a driver has violated this Act or the rules or orders made under this Act negligently or maliciously, in other circumstances, the fine, medical expenses, funeral expenses or compensation amount payable by such driver under this Act shall be paid by the concerned vehicle owner or manager. 167. No punishment: Other than in the circumstances mentioned in Sections 161 and 162, if an accident occurs due to circumstances beyond the driver's control causing any loss or damage, the driver driving such vehicle shall not be subject to any punishment. 168. Operating transport services in a competitive manner: Notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this Act, in order to develop the transport business in a clean and competitive manner, a license shall not be granted to operate public transport services under a rotation system. Repealed by the Public Procurement Act, 2063

168a. Special provisions relating to vehicle inspection and pollution: The Department may permit private sector vehicle inspection and pollution testing centers, established under prevailing law and meeting prescribed standards, to carry out vehicle inspection and pollution testing and issue certificates. Added by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2082. 168b. To be entered in electronic record system: (1) The Department shall construct an information technology-based electronic record system for transport services, in a manner that integrated details including details of vehicles registered under this Act and Provincial law, details of driving licenses, details available at the revenue office related to driving licenses, along with other personal and biometric data, are obtained.

(2) In the electronic record system under sub-section (1), the concerned body shall enter the details in a format prescribed by the Department. 169. Power to give direction: The Government of Nepal, the Department or the authorized officer may give necessary directions to transport entrepreneurs to make the transport business effective and to make transport services simple and easy. It shall be the duty of the transport entrepreneur to comply with the directions so given. 170.