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The Motor Vehicles Ordinance, 1983

( Ordinance NO. LV OF 1983 )

[ 22nd September, 1983 ]

Chapter X

OFFENCES, PENALTIES AND PROCEDURE

Racing or a trial of speed
148. Whoever without the written consent of the Government permits or take part in a race or trial of speed between motor vehicles in any place shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 1[one month], or with fine which may extend to 2[five hundred] Taka, or with both, and his driving licence shall be suspended for a period which may extend to 3[one month].
  • 1
    The words “one month” were substituted for the words “one year” by section 25 of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 1990 (Act No. XIX of 1990)
  • 2
    The words “five hundred” were substituted for the words “one thousand” by section 25 of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 1990 (Act No. XIX of 1990)
  • 3
    The words “one month” were substituted for the words “one year” by section 25 of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 1990 (Act No. XIX of 1990)
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