Motor Vehicles Amendment Act, 2015

• -amends the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
• -It brings e-carts and e-rickshaws under ambit of the parent Act
• -defines E-carts and e-rickshaws as special purpose battery powered
• vehicles with power up to 4000 watts and having 3 wheels.
• -these vehicles can be used for carrying goods or passengers.
• - It also mentions that these vehicles should be manufactured, equipped and maintained in accordance with specifications as prescribed by Union government.
• - exempts drivers of e-rickshaw and e-cart from the requirement of learner’s licence to drive.
• - gives powers to Union government to make Rules on the specifications for e-carts and e-rickshaws, and the conditions and manner for issuing driving licenses.