The Motor Vehicles Ordinance, 1983 is the law that deals will all kind of traffic issues in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) is the authority established under this Ordinance to oversee the implementation of the law.
Deprivation of driving licence
According to Section 164 of the Motor Vehicles Ordinance, 1983, one may lose his/her driving licence under the following circumstances:
(a) Driving against red light
(b) Overtaking just before or on the pedestrian crossing or where overtaking is prohibited
(c) Driving on to a main road without stopping and exceeding the speed limit indicated on the road
(d) Not giving way to other vehicle intentionally
(e) Driving in opposite direction on one way road
Suspension of registration
Section 43 of the ordinance deals with suspension of registration of motor vehicles under certain circumstances. The registration of a vehicle may be suspended:
(a) if the vehicle is in such condition that its use in a public place would constitute a danger to the public, or that it fails to comply with the requirements of the law
(b) if the vehicle has been or is being used, for hire or reward without a valid permit for being used as such, or has been or is being used without a valid certificate of fitness
Age of a driver
Section 4 of the ordinance says no person under the age of 18 years shall drive a motor vehicle in any public place. It also says no person under the age of 20 years shall drive any motor vehicle as a professional driver in any public place.
Things a driver must carry with him/her while driving
1. A valid driving licence
2. Documents of registration of the vehicle
3. Document of insurance of the vehicle
4. Tax token
5. Fitness certificate
6. Route permit (If applicable)
Ignorance of law is no excuse
“Ignorance of the law is no excuse.” This is the standard reply motorists hear when they say they weren’t aware of the speed limit, meaning of a particular signal or any other traffic rule in the jurisdiction they happened to get arrested in.
Everyone is presumed to be familiar with the law when it comes to him or her for reciprocation.
We cannot ignore the law. We live in a society where every individual is bound to know the law and behave accordingly. As citizens, we are expected to know and obey all of these laws, in addition to state and local statutes and the relevant court opinions that interpret those statutes.