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A look at the ‘Okada’ architecture under the new road traffic regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2519)
Regulation 167 empowers DVLA to suspend or revoke a commercial rider’s licence where the licence holder is convicted of reckless or dangerous riding, use of a motorcycle, tricycle or quadricycle for an unlawful activity, or fails to renew the licence every two years.
Regulation 164 prohibits the use of a motorcycle, a tricycle, or a quadricycle for commercial purposes without holding a valid commercial rider’s licence issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA).
There must necessarily be a licence for private motorcycle riders and another for commercial motorcycle riders to make easy for road traffic enforcement.
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