Under‑18 Driving Ban Explained: Legal Limits for Young Riders and Motorists

The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 today bars anyone <b>under eighteen</b> from driving any motor vehicle on public roads, but makes an exception for <b>16‑year‑olds</b> on gear‑less motorcycles up to 50cc. The rule highlights a glaring gap between law and reality, as countless teens still zip around on scooters, exploiting lax enforcement and parental blind‑eye, while traffic cops remain stuck in daily paperwork. Result? Young drivers keep risking lives, and authorities scramble to curb illegal rides.