Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989

(1) These rules may be called the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989.

(2) Save as otherwise provided in sub-rule (3) and sub-rule (2) of rule 103, these rules shall come into force on the 1st day of July, 1989.

(3) The provisions of rule 9, sub-rule (3) of rule 16, sub-rule (4) of rule 96, sub-rule (3) of rule 105, rule 113, sub-rules (2), (3), (4) or (5) of rule 115, rules 118, 122, 124, 125, 126 and 127 shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires

(a) "Act" means the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988);

(b) [ "agricultural tractor" means any mechanically propelled 4-wheel vehicle designed to work with suitable implements for various field operations and/or trailers to transport agricultural materials. Agricultural tractor is a non-transport vehicle;

(c) "agricultural trailer" means a trailer generally left uncovered with single/double axle construction which is coupled to an agricultural tractor by means of two hooks and predominantly used for transporting agricultural materials;]

(ca) [ "combine harvester" means an agricultural equipment vehicle, self propelled or agricultural tractor powered type (either coupled to the trailer for header assembly or any other attachment of the machine) designed to perform more than one of the following tasks namely:-

(i) picking, harvesting, threshing, separating, cleaning, chopping, collecting and unloading crop or agricultural produce, such as grain, sugarcane, cotton, fodder, straw or stalk, while moving through the standing crop or agricultural produce;

(ii) arrangement of bagging with a pick-up attachment to use it for handling crop that has been swathed.

Explanation.-For the purpose of this clause, a combine harvester shall be a non-transport motor vehicle,

the driving on the road of which is incidental to the main intended use in the fields and for traveling from

one field to another, for short durations, at a speed not exceeding thirty kilometer per hour;]

[[(cab)] "construction equipment vehicle" means rubber tyred (including pneumatic tyred), rubber padded or steel drum wheel mounted, self-propelled, excavator, loader, backhoe, compactor roller, dumper, motor grader, mobile crane, dozer, fork lift truck, self-loading concrete mixer or any other construction equipment vehicle or combination thereof designed for off-highway operations in mining, industrial undertaking, irrigation and general construction but modified and manufactured with "on or off" or "on and off" highway capabilities.

Explanation. - A construction equipment vehicle shall be a non-transport vehicle the driving on the road of which is incidental to the main off-highway function and for a short duration at a speed not exceeding 50 kms per hour, but such vehicle does not include other purely off-highway construction equipment vehicle designed and adopted for use in any enclosed premises, factory or mine other than road network, not equipped to travel on public roads on their own power;]

(cb) [ "E-rickshaw" means a special purpose battery operated vehicle having three wheels and intended to provide last mile connectively for transport of passengers for hire or reward, provided -

(i) such vehicle is constructed or adapted to carry not more than four passengers, excluding the driver, and not more than forty kilogrammes luggage in total;

(ii) the net power of its motor is not more than 2000 W;

(iii) the maximum speed of the vehicle is not more than twenty-five kilometer per hour;

(cc) "E-cart" means a special purpose battery operated vehicle having three wheels and intended to provide last mile connectivity for carrying goods for hire or reward, provided -

(i) such vehicle is constructed or adapted for carrying goods by providing a separate load body or compartment with the maximum weight three hundred and ten kilogrammes in addition to driver;

(ii) the net power of its motor is not more than 2000 W;

(iii) the maximum speed of the vehicle is not more than twenty-five kilometre per hour]

(d) [ "financier" means a person or a title holder-cum-dealer who lets a motor vehicle on hire under an agreement of hire purchase or lease or hypothecation to the operator with a permission to get it registered in operators name as registered owner;]

(e) [] Form means a Form appended to these rules;

(f) [] section means a section of the Act;

(g) [] trade certificate means a certificate issued by the registering authority under rule 35;

(h) [] non-transport vehicle means a motor vehicle which is not a transport vehicle;

[[(i) Category L-1 means a motorcycle with maximum speed not exceeding 45 Km/h and engine capacity not exceeding 50 cc if fitted with a thermic engine or motor power not exceeding 0.5 kilo watt if fitted with electric motor;] ]

(j) [ Category L-2 means motorcycle other than Category L-1] ;

(k) [ Category M means a motor vehicle with at least four wheels used for carrying passengers] ;

(l) [ Category M-1 means a motor vehicle used for carriage of passengers, comprising not more than eight seats in addition to the drivers seat.]

Note.- Definitions of type of body work for motor vehicles of Category M1 shall be in accordance with Annexure 1 of AIS 053:2005, as amended from time to time, till the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986);]

(m) [ Category M-2 means a motor vehicle used for carriage of passengers, comprising nine or more seats in addition to drivers seat and having a maximum Gross Vehicle Weight not exceeding five tonnes;]

(n) [ Category M-3 means a motor vehicle used for carriage of passengers, comprising nine or more seats in addition to drivers seat and having a Gross Vehicle Weight exceeding five tonnes;]

(o) [ Category N means a motor vehicle with at least four wheels used for carrying goods which may also carry persons in addition to the goods subject to the conditions specified in Para 3.2 of AIS 053-2005, as amended from time to time, till the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986);]

(p) [ Category N-1 means a motor vehicle used for carriage of goods and having a Gross Vehicle Weight not exceeding 3.5 tonnes;]

(q) [ Category N-2 means a motor vehicle used for carriage of goods and having a Gross Vehicle Weight exceeding 3.5 tonnes but not exceeding 12 tonnes;]

(r) [ Category N-3 means a motor vehicle used for carriage of goods and having a Gross Vehicle Weight exceeding 12 tonnes;

Note.- For the motor vehicles, additional details and definitions specified in AIS 053-2005, as amended from time to time, till the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986) shall be applicable;]

(s) [ Smart Card means a device capable of storing data and executing commands which is a microprocessor chip mounted on a plastic card and the dimensions of the card and chip are specified in the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)/International Electro Technical Commission (IEC) 7816 specifications, as may be amended from time to time, and shall be as per the specifications specified in Annexure XI.

Explanation. - For the purposes of this clause, microprocessor chip shall have non-volatile re-writable memory capacity of minimum [64 Kilo Byte] consisting of application data, file headers, security definitions, and a maximum of 350 bytes for Operating System Interfacing, as specified by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways from time to time for Driving License and Registration Certificate applications;]

[Note : The microprocessor chip of smart card mentioned at para I shall conform to the specification given in the Annexure for smart card based driving license and vehicle Registration documents for transport and non-transport vehicles and shall contain the information specified under these rules.]

(t) [ International Driving Permit means the license issued by a licensing authority in India under Chapter II of the Act to an Indian National authorising the person specified therein to drive any categories of motor vehicles as specified in Form 6-A in the areas or territories of countries other than India [that are Parties to the Convention on Road Traffic signed at Geneva on 19th day of September, 1949] ; ]

(u) [ Battery Operated Vehicle means a vehicle adapted for use upon roads and powered exclusively by an electric motor whose traction energy is supplied exclusively by traction battery installed in the vehicle:

[Provided that a two wheeled battery operated vehicle shall not be deemed to be a motor vehicle if all the following conditions are verified and authorised by any testing agency specified in rule 126, namely:-

(a) vehicle is equipped with an electric motor having thirty minute power less than 0.25 kW;

(b) maximum speed of the vehicle is less than 25 km/hr;

(c) vehicle is fitted with suitable brakes and retro-reflective devices, i.e. one white reflector in the front and one red reflector at the rear;

(d) unladen weight (excluding battery weight) of the vehicle is not more than 60 kg;

(e) in case of pedal assisted vehicle equipped with an auxiliary electric motor, in addition to above, the thirty minute power of the motor is less than 0.25 kW, whose output is progressively reduced and finally cut off as the vehicle reaches a speed of 25 km/hr, or sooner, if the cyclist stops pedalling.]

(v) "Power tiller" means an agricultural machinery used for soil preparation having a single axle in which the direction of travel and its control for field operation is performed by the operator walking behind it. This equipment may or may not have a riding attachment and when coupled to a trailer can be used for the transportation of goods. The maximum speed of the power tiller when coupled to a trailer, shall not exceed 22 km/h. The maximum haulage capacity of the Power tiller coupled to a trailer shall not exceed 1.5 tons;]

(w) [ National Capital Region shall have the meaning assigned to it in clause (f) of section 2 of the National Capital Region Planning Board Act, 1985 (2 of 1985).]

(x) [ "modular hydraulic trailer" means a trailer module intended for carrying indivisible heavy or over dimensional cargo and having the following features, namely:-

(i) swing axles with hydraulic suspension;

(ii) independently steerable axles;

(iii) two or more axle rows;

(iv) suitable arrangement for joining such modules longitudinally or laterally or both;

(v) suitable provision for joining such separate modules with spacer beam arrangement or by bolster arrangement or by girder bridge arrangement or by loading deck arrangement;

(vi) suitable drawbar arrangement for being pulled or pushed or self propelled.

Explanation. - For the purpose of this clause, the expressions,-

(i) "spacer beam arrangement" shall mean the arrangement of rigid steel frame used for joining two separate modular hydraulic trailer units to form a single rigid chassis for movement of long cargo;

(ii) "bolster arrangement" shall mean the arrangement of two separate units of modular hydraulic trailer mounted with turn tables and the cargo rests on the turn tables, whereby cargo structure itself acts as long member of trailer chassis;

(iii) "girder bridge arrangement" shall mean the arrangement of two separate units of modular hydraulic trailers mounted with turn tables, and cargo is placed on a steel girder, which is then mounted on modular hydraulic trailer, whereby the steel girder acts as the long member of the trailer chassis;

(iv) "loading deck arrangement" shall mean the arrangement of two separate units of modular hydraulic trailers mounted with turn tables, and cargo is placed on a loading deck, which is then mounted on both modular hydraulic trailers, whereby the loading deck acts as the long member of the modular hydraulic trailer chassis;

(vii) fitted with suitable braking system.

(y) "puller tractor" means a multi-axle haulage tractor of Category N3 vehicle having-

(i) suitable arrangement to pull or push modular hydraulic trailer or combination thereof under drawbar arrangement;

(ii) adequate ballast weight for providing traction;

(iii) minimum engine power of 260 hp; and

(iv) maximum speed not exceeding twenty five kilometre per hour while pulling load;]

The provisions of sub-section (1) of section 3 shall not apply to a person while or gaining experience in driving with the object of presenting himself for a test of competence to drive, so long as-

(a) such person is the holder of an effective learners license issued to him in Form 3 to drive the vehicle;

(b) such person is accompanied by an instructor holding an effective driving license to drive the vehicle and such instructor is sitting in such a position to control or stop the vehicle; and

(c) there is painted, in the front and the rear of the vehicle or on a plate or card affixed to the front and the rear, the letter L in red on a white background as under:

Note.- The painting on the vehicle or on the plate or card shall not be less than 18 centimetres square and the letter L shall not be 10 centimetres high, 2 centimetres thick and 9 centimetres wide at the bottom:

Provided that a person,while receiving instructions or gaining experience in driving a motor cycle(with or without a side-car attached), shall not carry any other person on the motor cycle except for the purpose and in the manner referred to in clause (b).

Every applicant for the issue of a license under this Chapter shall produce as evidence of his address and age, any one or more of the following documents in original or relevant extracts thereof duly [self attested], namely:-

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2. Electoral Roll,

3. Life Insurance Policy,

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4. Passport,

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8. School certificate,

9. Birth certificate,

10. Certificate granted by a registered medical practitioner not below the rank of a Civil Surgeon, as to the age of the applicant,

11. [ Any other document or documents as may be prescribed by the State Government under clause(k) of section 28.]

12. [ Proof of legal presence in India in addition to proof of residence in case of foreigners:]

Provided that where the applicant is not able to produce any of the above-mentioned documents for sufficient reason, the licensing authority may accept any affidavit sworn by the applicant before an Executive Magistrate, or a First Class judicial magistrate or a Notary Public as evidence of age and address.]

[(1) Every application for the issue of a learners license or a driving license or for making addition of another class or description of a motor vehicle to a driving license or for renewal of a driving license to drive a vehicle other than a transport vehicle shall be accompanied by as elf-declaration as to the physical fitness as in Form 1 and every such application for a license to drive a transport vehicle shall be accompanied by a medical certificate in Form 1-A issued by a registered medical practitioner referred to in sub-section (3) of section 8.]

(2) [ An application for a medical certificate shall contain a declaration in Form 1.

(3) A medical certificate issued in Form 1-A shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of its issue. It shall be accompanied by a passport size copy of the photograph of the applicant.]

Any person who has, after the date of commencement of these rules, produced a medical certificate in connection with the obtaining of a learners license or a driving license, whether for initial issuance or for renewal there of, or for addition of another class of motor vehicles to his driving license, shall not be required to produce a medical certificate, except where the application is made for the renewal of a driving license.

A photograph of the applicant shall be affixed at the appropriate place shown in [Form 1-A] and the registered medical practitioner shall affix his signature and seal to the said photograph in such a manner that the signature and the seal appear partly on the photograph and partly on the form of the medical certificate:

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The minimum educational qualification in respect of an applicant for obtaining a license to drive a transport vehicle shall be a pass in the eighth standard:

Provided that the minimum educational qualification specified in this rule shall not apply in the case of

(i) renewal of a driving license to drive a transport vehicle; or

(ii) addition of another class of transport vehicle to the driving license, already held before the commencement of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2007.]

[8-A. Minimum training required for driving E-rickshaw or E-cart. - Nothing contained in rule 8 shall apply to the applicant for obtaining a license to drive E-rickshaw or E-cart provided the applicant has undergone training at least for a period of ten days and obtained a certificate of training from the registered E-rickshaw or E-cart Association, or a manufacturer producing E-rickshaw or E-cart, as the case may be.]

[(1) One year from the date of commencement of Central Motor Vehicles(Amendment) Rules, 1993, any person driving a goods carriage carrying goods of dangerous or hazardous nature to human life shall, in addition to being the holder of a driving license to drive a transport vehicle, also has the ability to read and write at least one Indian language out of those [specified in the VIII Schedule of the Constitution] and English and also possess a certificate of having successfully passed a course consisting of following syllabus and periodicity connected with the transport of such goods.]

(2) The holder of a driving license possessing the minimum educational qualification or the certificate referred to in sub-rule (1), shall make an application in writing on a plain paper along with his driving license and the relevant certificate to the licensing authority in whose jurisdiction here sides for making necessary entries in his driving license and if the driving license is in Form 7, the application shall be accompanied by the fee [as specified in the Table in rule 32] .

(3) The licensing authority, on receipt of the application referred to in sub-rule (2), shall make an endorsement in the driving license of the applicant to the effect that he is authorised to drive a goods carriage carrying goods of dangerous or hazardous nature to human life.

(4) A licensing authority other than the original licensing authority making any such endorsement shall communicate the fact to the original licensing authority.

Learners license

An application for the grant [* * *] of a learners license shall be made in Form 2 and shall be accompanied by,

(a) save as otherwise provided in rule 6, a medical certificate in [Form 1-A] ,

(b) three copies of the applicants recent [passport size photograph] ,

(c) appropriate fee as specified in rule 32,

(d) [ in the case of an application for transport vehicle excluding E-rickshaw or E-cart, the driving license held by the applicant;]

(e) [ proof of residence,

(f) proof of age,

(g) proof of citizenship.]

(1) Save as otherwise provided in sub-rule (2), every applicant for a learners license shall present himself before the licensing authority on such date, place and time, as the licensing authority may appoint,for a test and satisfy such authority that the applicant possesses adequate knowledge and understanding of the following matters, namely:

(a) the traffic signs,traffic signals and the rules of the road regulations made under section 118;

(b) the duties of a driver when his vehicle is involved in an accident resulting in the death or bodily injury to a person or damage to property of a third party;

(c) the precautions to be taken while passing an unmanned railway crossing; and

(d) the documents he should carry with him while driving a motor vehicle.

[(1-A) In determining as to whether an applicant possesses adequate knowledge and understanding of the matters referred to in sub-rule (1), the licensing authority shall put to the applicant questions of objective type such as specified in Annexure VI.

Explanation. - For the purpose of this sub-rule, adequate knowledge means answering correctly at least 60 percent of the questions put to him.]

(2) Nothing contained in sub-rule (1) shall apply to the following class of applicants, namely:

(a) the holder of an effective driving license,

(b) the holder of a driving license which has expired but five years have not elapsed,

(c) the holder of a learners license issued or renewed after the commencement of these rules,

(d) [ the holder of a certificate to the effect of the possession of adequate knowledge and understanding of the matters referred to in sub-rule (1), issued by any institution recognised and notified in this regard by the State Government.]

In the case of an application for a learners license to drive a [motorcycle without gear] by an applicant under the proviso to sub-section (1) of section 4, the application shall be signed by the parent or guardian of the applicant.

Every learners license issued by the licensing authority shall be in Form3.

Driving license

- [(1)] An application for a driving license shall be made in Form 4 and shall be accompanied by,

(a) an effective learners license to drive the vehicle of the type to which the application relates;

(b) [ appropriate fee as specified in rule 32, for the test, or the subsequent test, as the case may be, of competence to drive for each class and for issue of licence;]

(c) three copies of the applicants recent [passport size photograph] ;

(d) save as otherwise provided in rule 6, a medical certificate in [Form 1-A] ;

(e) a driving certificate in Form 5 issued by the school or establishment from where the applicant received instruction, if any;

(f) [ proof of residence;

(g) proof of age;

(h) [ proof of citizenship.] ]

(2) [ An application for an International Driving Permit shall be made in Form 4-A and shall be accompanied by

(a) valid driving license issued by the licensing authority under these rules;

(b) appropriate fee as specified in rule 32;

(c) three copies of the applicants recent passport photograph;

(d) a medical certificate in Form 1-A;

(e) valid proof of Indian Nationals;

(f) valid proof of passport; and

(g) valid proof of visa,wherever applicable.]

(1) No person shall appear for the test of competence to drive unless he has held a learners license for a period of at least [thirty days] .

(2) The test of competence to drive referred to in sub-section(3) of section 9 shall be conducted by the licensing authority or such other person as may be authorized in this behalf by the State Government in a vehicle of the type to which the application relates.

(3) The applicant shall satisfy the person conducting the test that he is able to

(a) adjust rear-view mirror;

(b) take suitable precautions before starting the engine;

(c) move away safely and smoothly straight ahead at an angle, while at the same time engaging all gears until the top gear is reached;

(d) to change to the lower gears quickly from the top gear when the traffic conditions warrant such change;

(e) change quickly to lower gears when driving downhill;

(f) stop and re-start the vehicle on a steep upward incline making proper use of the hand-brake or of the throttle and the foot-brake without any rolling back, turn right and left corners correctly and make proper use of the rear-view mirror before signalling;

(g) overtake, allow to be overtaken, meet or cover the path of other vehicles safely and take an appropriate course of the road with proper caution giving appropriate signals;

(h) give appropriate traffic signals at the appropriate time, in clear and unmistakable manner by hand or by electrical indicators fitted to the vehicle;

(i) change the lanes with proper signals and with due care;

(j) stop the vehicle in an emergency or otherwise, and in the latter case, bring it to rest at an appropriate course on the road safely, giving appropriate signals;

(k) in the case of vehicle having a reverse gear, driving the vehicle backwards, reverse it into a limited opening either to the right or left under control and with reasonable accuracy;

(l) cause the vehicle to face in the opposite direction by means of forward and reverse gears;

(m) take correct and prompt action on the signals given by traffic signs, traffic lights, traffic controllers, policemen and take appropriate action on signs given by other road users;

(n) act correctly at pedestrian crossings, which is not regulated by traffic lights or traffic police, by giving preference to persons crossing the roads;

(o) keep well to the left in normal driving;

(p) regulate speed to suit varying road and traffic conditions;

(q) demonstrate general control of the vehicle by confident steering and smooth gear changing and braking as and when necessary;

(r) make proper use of the rear-view mirror before signalling, beginning maneuvering, moving away, altering the course to overtake,turning right or stopping;

(s) use proper side when driving straight, turning right, turning left and at junction of the road;

(t) make proper use of accelerator, clutch, gears, brakes (hand and foot) steering and horn;

(u) anticipate the actions of pedestrians, drivers of other vehicles and cyclists;

(v) take precautions at cross roads and on road junctions with regard to:

(i) adjustment of speed on approach,

(ii) proper use of rear-view mirror,

(iii) correct positioning of the vehicle before and after turning to the right or left,

(iv) avoidance of cutting right hand corners,

(v) looking right,left and right again before crossing or emerging;

(w) concentrate in driving without his attention being distracted and to demonstrate the presence of mind;

(x) show courtesy and consideration for the safety and convenience of other road users, such as pedestrians, drivers of other motor vehicles or cyclists.

(1) Every driving license issued or renewed by a licensing authority shall be in Form 6.

(2) Where the licensing authority has the necessary apparatus, [for the issue of a laminated card type or Smart Card type driving license, such card type or Smart Card type driving license, as may be specified in the Notification issued by the concerned State Government or Union Territory Administration,] shall be in Form 7.

(3) On and from the date of commencement of this sub-rule,every driving license issued or renewed by the licensing authority shall be in Form 7.

(4) [ Every International Driving Permit issued by a licensing authority shall be in Form 6-A and shall be valid for a period of not more than one year from the date of issue, as the case may be, or till the validity of the driving license, whichever is earlier.

(5) The automobile associations authorised by the State Government/Union Territory Administration shall be allowed to issue International Driving Permit to their own members as also others subject to counter-signature by competent authority.]

(6) [ Every driving license issued or renewed by a licensing authority to drive an E-rickshaw or E-cart shall be valid for a period of not more than three years from the date of issued, as the case may be, or till the validity of the driving license, whichever is earlier.]

(1) An application for addition of another class or description of motor vehicle to the driving license shall be made in Form 8 to the licensing authority and shall be accompanied by

(a) an effective learners license and driving license held by the applicant;

(b) [ in the case of an application for transport vehicle excluding E-rickshaw or E-cart, the driving license held by the applicant;]

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(d) appropriate fee as specified in rule 32.

(2) The provisions of sub-section (1), sub-section (3) and sub-section (4) of section 9 shall, insofar as may be, apply in relation to an application under sub-section (1) as they apply in relation to an application for the grant of a driving license.

(1) An application for the renewal of a driving license shall be made in Form 9 to the licensing authority having jurisdiction over the area in which the applicant ordinarily resides or carries on business and shall be accompanied by

(a) appropriate fee as specified in rule 32;

(b) three copies of the applicants recent [passport size photograph] , if renewal is to be made in Form 6,

(c) the driving license,

(d) the medical certificate in [Form 1-A] .

(2) Where the driving license authorises the holder of such license to drive a transport vehicle as well as any other vehicle, then the licensing authority shall, subject to the production of medical certificate, renew such license for the appropriate period as specified in sub-section (2) of section 14.

(3) [ Where the licensing authority renewing the driving license is not the licensing authority who issued the driving license the fact of the renewal shall be intimated to the licensing authority who issued the driving license :

Provided that in case the application is for issuance of a duplicate driving license which has been lost, torn or mutilated such that the identification or authenticity of the document cannot be reasonably established, the licensing authority receiving such application shall on confirmation from the original issuing authority, issue the duplicate driving license.

Provided also that if such confirmation is not received within 60 days, duplicate license shall be issued, without waiting for the confirmation.]

Where the licensing authority rejects an application for the renewal of a driving license under sub-section (5) of section 15, it shall refund half of the fee paid for such renewal to the applicant, on an application made by him in that behalf not later than thirty days from the date of receipt of the order rejecting the application.

The authorities for the purpose of sub-section (1) of section 18 shall be

(i) all the officers-commanding of Units of Army of and above the rank of Major;

(ii) all the officers-commanding of Units of Navy of and above the rank of Lieutenant Commander;

(iii) all the officers-commanding of Units of Air Force of and above the rank of Squadron Leader.

Disqualification

For the purpose of clause (f) of sub-section (1) of section 19, the commission of the following acts by holder of a driving license shall constitute nuisance or danger to the public, namely:

(1) Theft of motor vehicle.

(2) Assault on passengers.

(3) Theft of personal effects of passengers.

(4) Theft of goods carried in goods carriages.

(5) Transport of goods prohibited under any law.

(6) [ Driver, while driving a transport vehicle, engages himself in activity which is likely to disturb his concentration.]

(7) Abduction of passengers.

(8) Carrying overload in goods carriages.

(9) Driving at speed exceeding the specified limit.

(10) Carrying persons in goods carriage, either inside the drivers cabin in excess of its capacity or on the vehicle, whether for hire or not.

(11) Failing to comply with the provisions of section 134.

(12) Failure to stop when signalled to do so by any person authorised to do so.

(13) Misbehaviour with and showing discourtesy to passengers, intending passengers or consignors and consignees of goods.

(14) Smoking while driving public service vehicles.

(15) Abandoning vehicle in a public place causing inconvenience to other road users or to passengers in the vehicle.

(16) Driving vehicle while under the influence of drink or drugs.

(17) Interfering with any person mounting or preparing to mount upon any other vehicle.

(18) Allowing any person to sit or placing things in such away as to impede the driver from having a clear vision of the road or proper control of the vehicle.

(19) Not stopping a stage carriage at approved stopping places for a sufficient period of time in a safe and convenient position upon demand or signal of the conductor or any passenger desiring to alight from the vehicle and unless there is no room in the vehicle, upon demand or signal of any person desiring to becoming a passenger.

(20) Loitering or unduly delaying any journey and not proceeding to the destination as near as may be in accordance with the timetable pertaining to the vehicle, or, where there is no such time table, with all reasonable dispatch.

(21) Not driving a contract carriage, in the absence of a reasonable cause, to the destination named by the hirer by the shortest route.

(22) The driver of a motor cab not accepting the first offer of hire which may be made to him irrespective of the length of the journey for which such offer is made.

(23) The driver of a motor cab demanding or extracting any fare in excess to that to which he is legally entitled or refusing to ply motor cab.

(24) [ Abandoning a transport vehicle as a mark of protest or agitation of any kind or strike in a public place or in any other place in a manner causing obstructions and inconvenience to the public or passengers or other users of such places.]

(25) [ Using mobile phone while driving a vehicle.]

Endorsement in Driving License

A Court convicting a holder of a license, for any one of the offences specified hereunder, shall endorse or cause to be endorsed in the driving license, the particulars of such conviction, namely :

(a) Driving without a license,or without a license which is effective, or without a license applicable to the vehicle driven (section 3).

(b) Allowing a license to be used by another person (section 6(2)).

(c) Driving when disqualified (section 23).

(d) Driving an unregistered vehicle (section 39).

(e) Driving a transport vehicle not covered by a certificate of fitness (section 56).

(f) Driving a transport vehicle in contravention of section 66.

(g) Driving in contravention of rule 118.

(h) Failure to comply with provisions of section 114.

(i) Refusing or failing within specified time to produce license or certificate of registration (section 130).

(j) Failing to stop vehicle as required under section132.

(k) Obtaining or applying for a license without giving particulars of endorsement (section 182).

(l) Driving at excessive speed (section 183).

(m) Driving dangerously (section 184).

(n) Driving while under the influence of drink or drugs (section 185).

(o) Driving when mentally or physically unfit to drive (section 186).

(p) Abetment of an offence punishable under section183 or 186.

(q) Abetment of offence specified in section 188.

(r) Taking part in an unauthorised race or trial of speed (section 189).

(s) Using vehicle in unsafe condition (section 190).

(t) Driving vehicle exceeding permissible limit or weight (section 194).

(u) Altering a license or using an altered license.

(v) An offence punishable with imprisonment in the commission of which a motor vehicle was used.

State Register

(1) Each State Government shall maintain a State Register of driving licenses in respect of driving licenses issued and renewed by the licensing authorities in the State in Form 10.

(2) Each State Government shall send to the Director(Transport Research), Ministry of Surface Transport, New Delhi, a printed copy of the register referred to in sub-rule (1).

Driving Schools And Establishments

(1) No person shall establish or maintain any driving school or establishment for imparting instructions for hire or reward in driving motor vehicles without a license in Form 11 granted by the licensing authority.

(2) An application for the grant or renewal of a license under sub-rule (1) shall be made in Form 12 or Form13, as the case may be, to the licensing authority having jurisdiction in the area in which the school or establishment is situated and shall be accompanied by appropriate fee as specified in rule 32.

Explanation. - For the purposes of this rule and rules 25 to 28 licensing authority means an officer not below the rank of the Regional Transport Officer of the Motor Vehicles Department established under section 213.

(3) The licensing authority shall, when considering an application for the grant or renewal of a license under this rule, have regard to the following matters, namely :-

(i) the applicant and the staff working under him are of good moral character and are qualified to give driving instructions;

(ii) the premises where the school or establishment is proposed to be conducted is either owned by the applicant or is taken on lease by him or is hired in his name and it has adequate provision for [conducting lecture and demonstration of models] besides adequate parking area for the vehicles meant to be used for imparting instructions in driving :

Provided that in respect of schools or establishments imparting instructions in driving of motor vehicles or matters connected therewith immediately before the commencement of these rules, the licensing authority may permit the conducting of instruction facilities in the same premises where the school or establishment is housed fora period of six months, notwithstanding the fact that the premises do not satisfy the conditions laid down in this clause;

(iii) the financial resources of the proposed school or establishment are sufficient to provide for its continued maintenance;

(iv) the applicant owns and maintains a minimum of one motor vehicle each of the type in which instruction is imparted in the school or establishment;

(v) the vehicles are available exclusively for purposes of imparting instruction and all such vehicles, except motor cycles, are fitted with dual control facility to enable the instructor to control or stop the vehicle;

(vi) the applicant maintains the following apparatus, equipment and other requirements, namely:

(a) a blackboard,

(b) a road plan board with necessary model signals and charts,

(c) traffic signs chart,

(d) chart on automatic signals and signals given by traffic controllers where there are no automatic signals,

(e) a service chart depicting a detailed view of all the components of a motor vehicle,

(f) engine gear box, [brake shoe and drums] (except where the applicant desires to impart instruction in the driving of motor cycles only),

(g) puncture kit with tyre lever, wheel brace, jack and tyre pressure gauge,

(h) spanners (a set each of fix spanners, box spanners, pliers, screw drivers, screw spanners, and hammer),

(i) driving instructions manual,

(j) benches and tables for trainees and work bench,

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(m) a [collection] of books on automobile mechanism, driving, road safety, traffic regulations, laws relating to motor vehicles and related subjects [* * *]

(n) a fully equipped first-aid box for use in emergency at the premises;

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(viii) The applicant or any member of the staff employed by him for imparting instructions possesses the following qualifications, namely:

(a) a minimum educational qualification of a pass in the 10th standard,

(b) a minimum driving experience of five years in addition to a certificate in a course in motor mechanics or any other higher qualification in mechanical engineering from an institution established by the Central or a State Government or from an institution recognised by the Board of Technical Education of a State Government,

(c) thorough knowledge of traffic signs specified in the Schedule to the Act and the regulations made under section 118,

(d) ability to demonstrate and to explain the functions of different components, parts of the vehicles,

(e) adequate knowledge of English or the regional language of the region in which the school or establishment is situated:

Provided that any person who has served as an instructor for a period of not less than five years immediately before the commencement of these rules, is exempted from the requirements of this sub-clause.

(4) The licensing authority may, on receipt of an application under sub-rule (2) and after satisfying that the applicant has complied with the requirements of sub-rule (3), grant or renew a license in Form 11 [within a period of ninety days from receipt of such an application] .

(5) No application for license shall be refused by the licensing authority unless the applicant is given an opportunity of being heard and reasons for such refusal are given in writing by the licensing authority.

A license granted in Form 11 shall be in force for a period of five years and may be renewed on an application in Form 13 made to the licensing authority which granted the license not less than sixty days before the date of its expiry:

[Provided that the validity of the said license shall be subject to fulfilling the criteria as prescribed by the State Government, which shall be certified by the licensing authority or any other authority as may be prescribed for the purpose by the State Government on an annual basis.]

(1) If at any time a license granted under sub-rule (4) of rule 24 is lost or destroyed, the holder of the license shall forth with intimate the loss to the licensing authority which granted the license and shall apply in writing to the said authority,for a duplicate.

(2) On receipt of an application along with the appropriate fee as specified in rule 32, the licensing authority shall issue a duplicate license clearly marked Duplicate.

(3) If after the issue of a duplicate license,the original is found, the same shall be surrendered forthwith to the licensing authority by which it was issued.

The holder of a license granted under rule 24 shall,

(a) maintain on an annual basis, a register in Form 14 and an alphabetical list of the names of the students admitted during the year;

(b) conduct the training course according to the syllabus specified in rule 31;

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(d) issue to every student who has completed the course a certificate in Form 5;

(e) submit to the licensing authority which granted the license such information or return as may be called for by it from time to time for the purposes of this Chapter;

(f) not shift the school or establishment from the premises mentioned in the license without the prior approval in writing of the licensing authority, which granted the license;

(g) keep the premises of the school or establishment and the record and registers maintained by it at all reasonable times open for inspection by the licensing authority or by any person authorised in this behalf by the licensing authority;

(h) exhibit in a conspicuous manner on all the motor vehicles used for imparting instructions the name, full address of the school or establishment and the telephone number, if any, in bold letters;

(i) maintain a record separately for each trainee showing the number of driving hours spent every day in Form 15;

(j) display at a prominent place in its office the following:

(i) the license in original issued to the school or establishment by the licensing authority, and

(ii) the names and addresses of instructors employed by the school or establishment;

(k) not act in a manner calculated to mislead any person making an application to receive instructions from the school or establishment as to his ability to procure a license for such person other than in accordance with these rules or to connive with any person in acts of commission or omission with a view to circumventing the provisions of this Chapter.

(1) If the licensing authority which granted the license is satisfied, after giving the holder of the license an opportunity of being heard, that he has

(a) failed to comply with the requirements specified in sub-rule (3) of rule 24; or

(b) failed to maintain the vehicles in which instructions are being imparted in good condition; or

(c) failed to adhere to the syllabus specified in rule 31 in imparting instruction; or

(d) violated any other provision of rule 27, it may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, make an order,

(i) suspending the license for a specified period; or

(ii) revoking the license.

(2) Where the license is suspended or revoked under sub-rule (1), the license shall be surrendered to the licensing authority by the holder thereof.

Any person aggrieved by any order of the licensing authority under sub-rule (5) of rule 24, rule 25or rule 28 may, within thirty days of the date of receipt of such order, appeal to the Head of the Motor Vehicles Department established under section 213.

(1) An appeal under rule 29 shall be preferred in duplicate in the form of a memorandum,setting forth the grounds of objections to the order of the licensing authority and shall be accompanied by a certified copy of the order appealed against and appropriate fee as specified in rule 32.

(2) The appellate authority, after giving an opportunity to the parties to be heard and after such further enquiry, if any, as it may deem necessary, pass appropriate orders [within a period of forty five days from the date of receipt of such an appeal] .

(1) The syllabus for imparting instructions in driving of motor vehicles of the schools or establishments shall be as follows (see tables below):

A. Driving Theory-I

B. Traffic Education-I

C. Light Vehicles Driving Practice

D. Vehicle Mechanism And Repairs

E. Medium And Heavy Vehicle Driving:

Driving Theory-II

F. Traffic Education-II

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G. Public Relations For Drivers

Some basic aspects about ethical and courteous behaviour with other road users

H. Heavy Vehicle Driving Practice

I. Fire Hazards

Fire-fighting and prevention methods on vehicle

J. Vehicle Maintenance

K. First-Aid

(2) [ The lessons for training drivers of non-transport vehicles shall cover Parts A, B, C, F, G and K of the syllabus referred to in sub-rule (1) and the training period shall not be less than twenty-one days:

Provided that in case of motor cycles, it shall be sufficient compliance with the provisions, if portion of Part C of syllabus as applicable to such vehicles are covered.

(3) The lessons for training drivers of transport vehicles shall cover Parts E, F, G, H, I, J and K of the syllabus referred to in sub-rule (1)and the training period shall not be less than thirty days:

Provided that this sub-rule shall not apply in respect of drivers holding driving license to drive medium goods vehicle or medium passenger motor vehicle who had undergone the lessons after the commencement of this rule, and desiring to obtain a driving license to drive heavy goods vehicle or heavy passenger motor vehicle.

(4) The actual driving hours for trainees in driving non-transport vehicles shall not be less than ten hours and actual driving hours for trainees in driving transport vehicles shall not be less than fifteen hours:

Provided that in the case of drivers holding driving license to drive medium goods vehicle or medium passenger motor vehicles undergoing training for heavy motor vehicles, it shall be sufficient if they undergo training in driving for a period of not less than five hours.

(5) [ Nothing in this rule shall apply in the case of an applicant whose driving license authorises him to drive a motor cycle or a three-wheeler non-transport vehicle or a motor car, applying for a license to drive a motor cab of the respective type, or in the case of an applicant holding a driving license to drive a tractor, applying for a license to drive a tractor-trailer combination.]

(6) Where any trainee possesses first-aid certificate issued by St. John Ambulance Association, he need not undergo Part K of the syllabus referred to in sub-rule (1).]

[31A. Temporary license. - (1) Where there is no school or establishment as is referred to in sub-section (4) of section 12 or granted a license under sub-rule (4) of rule 24, in any Taluk within the jurisdiction of the licensing authority, the licensing authority may,notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rules (3) and (4) of rule 24 or rule25, grant a temporary license to any establishment or any person for imparting instructions in the driving of a transport vehicle,subject to the following conditions, namely:

(a) the temporary license shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of its issue:

Provided that as long as the Taluk does not have any school or establishment,the licensing authority may renew a temporary license granted under this sub-rule for a further period not exceeding one year at a time;

(b) the person imparting instructions in the driving of a transport vehicle shall possess the following qualifications, namely :

(i) a minimum driving experience of five years in the class of vehicles in which instructions are proposed to be imparted;

(ii) adequate knowledge of the regional language of the region in which the school or establishment is situated;

(iii) thorough knowledge of traffic signs specified in the Schedule to the Act and the Regulations made under section 118;

(iv) ability to demonstrate and explain the functions of different components and parts of a vehicle;

(c) the applicant shall maintain a motor vehicle each of the type in which the instruction is imparted and also the following apparatus, namely:

(i) a blackboard;

(ii) traffic sign chart;

(iii) a service chart depicting a detailed view of all the components of a motor vehicle;

(iv) puncture kit with tyre lever, wheel brace, jack;

(v) spanners (a set each of fixed spanners, box spanners, screw driver, screw spanners and hammer).

(2) The driving schools run by a State Transport Undertaking or an Industrial Training Institute set up by the Central Government or any State Government and other establishments run by the Central Government or a State Government which have facilities for imparting training for drivers,shall be authorised to issue driving certificates in Form 5, subject to the condition that the training imparted in these schools shall be in accordance with the syllabus referred to in rule 31.]

[32. Fees. - The fees which shall be charged under the provisions of this Chapter shall be as specified in the table below:

Provided that the States may levy [fee lower than the amount specified in the table and may also levy] additional amounts to cover the cost of automation and technology utilised for conducting the testing or providing value added services.

Table

Note. 1. Where a Smartcard Type driving licence is issued in Form 7, an additional fee of two hundred rupees shall be levied.

2. The fees specified at serial numbers 1, 2 and 3 of the Table above shall be paid collectively at the time of submission of application for issue of learner's licence or driving licence or for endorsement of another class of vehicle, as the case may be.]

The fees which shall be charged under the provisions of this Chapter shall be as specified in the Table below:

For the purpose of the proviso to section 39, a motor vehicle in the possession of a [dealer or manufacturer of automobiles or automobile ancillaries or a test agency specified in rule 126] shall be exempted from the necessity of registration subject to the condition that he obtains a trade certificate from the registering authority having jurisdiction in the area in which the [dealer or manufacturer of automobiles or automobile ancillaries or a test agency specified in rule 126] has his place of business in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.

(1) An application for the grant or renewal of a trade certificate shall be made in Form 16 and shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee as specified in rule81.

(2) Separate application shall be made for each of the following classes of vehicles, namely:

(a) motor cycle;

(b) invalid carriage;

(c) light motor vehicle;

(d) medium passenger motor vehicle;

(e) medium goods vehicle;

(f) heavy passenger motor vehicle;

(g) heavy goods vehicle;

(h) [ E-rickshaw;

(i) E-cart;

(j) any other motor vehicle of a specified description.]

(1) On receipt of an application for the grant or renewal of a trade certificate in respect of a vehicle, the registering authority may, if satisfied that the applicant is a bona fide [dealer or manufacturer of automobile or automobiles ancillary or a test agency specified in rule 126] and requires the certificates specified in the application, issue to the applicant one or more certificates, as the case may be, in Form 17 [within thirty days from the date of receipt of such an application] and shall assign in respect of each certificate a trade registration mark consisting of the registration mark referred to in the notification made under sub-section (6) of section 41 and followed by two letters and a number containing not more than three digits for each vehicle, for example:

AB Represent State Code.

12Registration. District Code.

TC1Trade certificate number for the vehicle.

(2) No application for trade certificate shall be refused by the registering authority unless the applicant is given an opportunity of being heard and reasons for such refusal are given in writing.

Where the registering authority refuses to issue or renew a trade certificate, it shall refund to the applicant fifty per cent of the fee paid along with the application.

A trade certificate granted or renewed under rule 35 shall be in force for a period of twelve months from the date of issue or renewal thereof and shall be effective throughout India.

(1) If at any time the trade certificate is lost or destroyed, its holder shall report to the police station in the jurisdiction of which the loss or destruction has occurred and intimate the fact in writing to the registering authority by whom the certificate was issued and apply in Form 18 to the said authority for a duplicate certificate accompanied by the appropriate fee as specified in rule81.

(2) On receipt of an application along with the fee, the registering authority may issue a duplicate Trade Certificate clearly marked Duplicate.

(3) If after the issue of a duplicate certificate the original is traced, the same shall be surrendered forthwith to the registering authority by which it was issued.

(1) A trade registration mark and number shall not be used upon more than one vehicle at a time or upon any vehicle other than a vehicle bona fide in the possession of the [dealer or manufacturer of automobile or automobile ancillaries or a test agency specified in rules 126] in the course of his business or on any type of vehicle other than the one for which the trade certificate is issued.

(2) The trade certificate shall be carried on a motor vehicle in a weather-proof circular folder and the trade registration mark shall be exhibited in a conspicuous place in the vehicle.

A trade certificate shall be used only by the person to whom it is issued and such person shall not allow or offer or cause the certificate or the number assigned in connection there with to be used by any other person:

Provided that the provision of this rule shall not apply where the person to whom the certificate is granted, or a person bona fide in his employment and acting under his authority, or any other person bona fide acting on behalf of the holder of a trade certificate is present in the vehicle, or if such vehicle is designed for use by only one person and is being used by a prospective purchaser of that vehicle for the purpose of reasonable test or trial.

The holder of a trade certificate shall not use any vehicle in a public place under that certificate for any purpose other than the following:

(a) for test, by or on behalf of the holder of a trade certificate during the course of, or after completion of, construction or repair; or

(b) for proceeding to or returning from a weigh bridge for or after weighment, or to and from any place for its registration; or

(c) for a reasonable trial or demonstration by or for the benefit of a prospective purchaser and for proceeding to or returning from the place where such person intends to keep it; or

(d) for proceeding to or returning from the premises of the dealer or of the purchaser or of any other dealer for the purpose of delivery; or

(e) for proceeding to or returning from a workshop with the objective of fitting a body to the vehicle or painting or for repairs;or

(f) for proceeding to and returning from airport,railway station, wharf for or after being transported; or

(g) for proceeding to or returning from an exhibition of motor vehicles or any place at which the vehicle is to be or has been offered for sale; or

(h) for removing the vehicle after it has been taken possession of by or on behalf of the financier due to any default on the part of the other party under the provisions of an agreement of hire-purchase, lease or hypothecation.

No holder of a trade certificate shall deliver a motor vehicle to a purchaser without registration, whether temporary or permanent.

(1) Every holder of a trade certificate shall maintain a register in Form 19 in duplicate which shall be in a bound book, with pages numbered serially.

(2) The particulars referred to in Form 19 except the time of return under column 7, shall be entered in the register before the commencement of each trip by the holder of the trade certificate or his representative and a duplicate copy of Form 19 made prior to the commencement of each trip shall be carried during the trip by the driver of the vehicle and shall be produced on demand by any officer empowered to demand production of documents by or under the Act.

(3) The holder of a trade certificate shall, at the end of atrip, fill in column 7 of Form 19 (both original and duplicate), and the register and the duplicate shall be open for inspection by the registering authority.

If the registering authority has reason to believe that the holder of any trade certificate has not complied with the provisions of rules 39 to 43, it may, after giving the holder an opportunity of being heard, suspend or cancel the trade certificate held by him.

Any person aggrieved by an order of the registering authority under rule 35 or rule 44 may, within thirty days of the receipt of any such order, appeal to the head of the Motor Vehicles Department established under section 213.

(1) The appeal referred to in rule 45 shall be preferred in duplicate in the form of a memorandum, setting forth the grounds of objections to the order of the registering authority and shall be accompanied by appropriate fee as specified in rule 81 and a certified copy of the order appealed against.

(2) The appellate authority, after giving an opportunity to the parties to be heard and after such enquiry, if any, as it deems necessary,pass appropriate orders [within the period of thirty days from the date of receipt of such an appeal] .

Registration

(1) An application for registration of a motor vehicle shall be made in Form 20 to the registering authority within a period of [seven days] from the date of taking delivery of such vehicle, excluding the period of journey and shall be accompanied by

(a) sale certificate in Form 21;

(b) valid insurance certificate;

(c) [ copy of the proceedings of the State Transport Authority or Transport Commissioner or such other authorities as may be prescribed by the State Government for the purpose of approval of the design in the case of a trailer or a semi-trailer]

(d) original sale certificate from the concerned authorities in Form 21 in the case of ex-army vehicles;

(e) proof of address by way of any one of the documents referred to in rule 4;

(f) temporary registration, if any;

(g) road-worthiness certificate in Form 22 from the manufacturers, [Form 22-A from the body builders] ;

(h) [ customs clearance certificate in the case of imported vehicles along with the license and bond, if any:

Provided that in the case of imported vehicles other than those imported under the Baggage Rules,1998, the procedure followed by the registering authority shall be same as those procedure followed for registering of vehicles manufactured in India; and ]

(i) appropriate fee as specified in rule 81;

(j) [ proof of citizenship;

(k) proof of legal presence in India in addition to proof of residence in case of foreigners.]

(l) [ technical specifications and any other document as may be required by the registering authority in respect

of the modular hydraulic trailer.]

[Provided that upto 31st December, 2016, on and from the date of publication of the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2015 published on 13th January, 2015, in respect of the models of the E-rickshaws and E-carts existing prior to publication of the Central Motor Vehicles (Sixteenth Amendment) Rules, 2014 and the notification published vide S.O. 2590(E) dated the 8th October, 2014, the application for registration under this sub-rule shall be made in Form 20 to the registering authority within a period of seven days from the date of issue of Form-21 and Form-22 and shall be accompanied by -

(i) road worthiness certificate in Form-22 to be issued by the manufacturer or dealer or registered E-rickshaw or E-cart Association or any agency authorised by State Government; and

(ii) sale certificate in Form 21 to be issued by manufacturer or dealer or registered E-rickshaw or E-cart Association or any agency authorised by State Government for presentation along with the application for registration.]

(2) In respect of vehicles temporarily registered,application under sub-rule (1) shall be made before the temporary registration expires.

[[(4) The modular hydraulic trailers registered under these rules] shall ply in public place in laden condition subject to such other conditions as may be determined by the Central Government from time to time.]

(5) [ All types of trailers and semitrailers covered under rule 125D, shall be registered independently.

Provided that, if the owner or registering party, requests to register the trailer or semitrailer jointly with compatible towing vehicle as a single vehicle, the registering authority shall register them as a single vehicle.]

On receipt of an application under rule 47 and after verification of the documents furnished therewith, the registering authority shall, subject to the provisions of section 44, issue to the owner of the motor vehicle a [certificate of registration in Form 23 or Form 23-A, as may be specified in the Notification issued by the concerned State Government or Union Territory Administration] [within the period of thirty days from the receipt of such an application] :

[Provided that where the certificate of registration pertains to a transport vehicle it shall be handed over to the registered owner only after recording the certificate of fitness in Form 38 [within the period of thirty days from the date of receipt of such an application] .]

Every registering authority shall keep in Form 24 a permanent register of motor vehicles registered by it under section 41 and of motor vehicles of other States for which new registration marks are assigned by it under sub-section (2) of section 47 and shall also enter in such record under the respective registration numbers, all changes made with reference to the provisions of sub-section (10) or sub-section (14) of section 41,sub-section (5) of section 49, sub-section (6) of section 50, sub-sections (1),(2),(3) and (5) of section 51, sub-section (4) of section 52, orders of suspension under section 53 and order of cancellation under sections 54 and 55.

- [(1) On or after commencement of this rule, the registration mark referred to in sub-section (6)of section 41 shall be displayed both at the front and at the rear of all motor vehicles clearly and legibly in the form of security license plate of the following specifications, namely:

(i) the plate shall be a solid unit made of 1.0mm aluminium conforming to DIN 1745/DIN 1783 or ISO 7591. Border edges and corners of the plate shall be rounded to avoid injuries to the extent of approx. 10 mm and the plates must have an embossed border. The plate shall be suitable for hot stamping and reflective sheet has to be guaranteed for imperishable nature for minimum five years. The fast colouring of legend and border to be done by hot stamping;

(ii) the plate should bear the letters IND in blue colour on the extreme left center of the plate. The letter should be one-fourth of the size of letters mentioned in rule 51 and should be buried into the foil or applied by hot stamping and should be integral part of the plate;

(iii) each plate shall be protected against counterfeiting by applying chromium-based hologram, applied by hot stamping.Stickers and adhesive labels are not permitted. The plate shall bear a permanent consecutive identification number of minimum seven digits, to be laser branded into the reflective sheeting and hot stamping film shall bear a verification inscription;

(iv) apart from the registration marks on the front and rear, the third registration mark in the form of self-destructive type, chromium based hologram sticker shall be affixed on the left-hand topside of the windshield of the vehicle. The registration details such as registration number, registering authority, etc., shall be printed on the sticker. The third registration mark shall be issued by the registering authorities/approved dealers of the license plates manufacturer along with the regular registration marks, and thereafter if such sticker is destroyed it shall be issued by the license plate manufacturer or his dealer;

(v) the plate shall be fastened with non-removable/non-reusable snap lock fitting system on rear of the vehicle at the premises of the registering authority;

The license plates with all the above specifications and the specified registrations for a vehicle shall be issued by the registering authority or approved the license plates manufacturers or their dealers. The Central Road Research Institute, New Delhi or any of the agency authorised by the Central Government shall approve the license plates manufacturers to the above specification;

(vi) the size of the plate for different categories of vehicles shall be as follows:

Provided that this sub-rule shall apply to already registered vehicles two years from the date of commencement:]

[Provided further that the size of the registration plates for agricultural tractors shall be as follows] :-

[Provided also that the size of registration plate for combine harvester shall be 340mm X 200 mm and exhibited at the front and at the rear of combine harvester and at the rear of trailer for header assembly used during transport:]

[Provided also that the size of registration plate for power tiller shall be 285x45 mm and shall be exhibited at the front. Further, in case of trailer coupled to power tiller,the size of registration plate shall be 200x100 mm and shall be exhibited on its rear:]

[Provided also that in case of a motor cycle, the size of 285x45 mm for front registration plate shall also be permitted.]

(2) In the case of motor cycles the registration mark in the front shall be displayed parallel to the handle bar or on any part of the vehicle including mudguard facing the front instead of, on a plate in line with the axis of the vehicle:

Provided that

(a) the registration mark exhibited at the rear of a transport vehicle shall be affixed to the vehicle on the right hand side at a distance not exceeding one metre from the ground as may be reasonably possible having regard to the type of the body of the vehicle;

(b) the registration mark shall also be painted on the right and left side on the body of the vehicle in the case of a transport vehicle;

(c) the registration mark shall also be painted and exhibited on the partition provided between the driver and the passengers,facing the passengers seats or, where there is no such partition, on the front interior of the vehicle near the roof to the left side of the drivers seat facing the passengers seats in the case of a stage carriage or a contract carriage and in the case of a motor cab or a taxi cab it shall be sufficient if the registration mark is painted on the dash-board;

(d) [ the letters of the registration mark shall be in English and the figures shall be in Arabic numerals and shall be shown:

(A) in the case of transport vehicles in black colour on yellow background; and

(B) in other cases, in black colour on white background, the registration mark on the trailer shall be exhibited on the left hand side in black colour on yellow background. In addition, the registration mark on the drawing vehicle shall be exhibited on the trailer also and this shall be done on the right hand side at the rear of the trailer or the last trailer as the case may be, in black colour on retro-reflective type yellow background:

Provided that where provisions of this clause have not been complied with in respect of motor vehicle, on or before the commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (8th Amendment)Rules, 2001, then the provisions shall be complied with,

(i) in respect of transport vehicle, on or before 1st February, 2002; and

(ii) in other cases, on or before 1st July, 2002.]

(3) [ The registration mark shall be exhibited in two lines, the State code and registering authority code forming the first line and the rest forming the second line, one below the other:

[Provided that the registration mark in the front may he exhibited in one one line in case, in 200mm x 100mm size plate, there is no sufficient space to exhibit the registration mark in one line, the alpha numeric of the registration mark shall be displayed as under:]

(i) where the total number of alpha numeric characters in the registration mark is even, then, equal number of alpha numeric character in each line; and

(ii) where the total number of alpha numeric characters in the registration mark is odd, then any extra alpha numeric character shall be exhibited on the second line,

and all dimensions shall be maintained as per rule 51 without disturbing security features in the plate:

Provided further that in models of vehicles having no sufficient provision at the rear to exhibit the registration mark in two lines, it shall be sufficient if in such vehicles registration mark is exhibited in a single line:

Provided further that registration mark on a light motor vehicle may be in the centre with illumination.

(4) Every motor vehicle, except motor cab and motor car,manufactured on and from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles(Amendment) Rules, 1993, shall be provided with sufficient space in the rear for display of registration mark in two lines.

(5) In case of agricultural tractors, the registration mark need not be inclined to the [vertical plane by more than 45 degrees] .

(6) The registration mark of the drawing agricultural tractor may not be exhibited on the agricultural trailer or trailers.]

(7) [ The registration mark of the modular hydraulic trailer may not be exhibited on the puller tractor.]

The dimension of letters and figures of the registration mark and the space between different letters and numerals and letters and edge of the plain surface shall be as follows:]

(1) An application by or on behalf of the owner of a motor vehicle, other than a transport vehicle, for the renewal of a certificate of registration, shall be made to the registering authority in whose jurisdiction the vehicle is, in Form 25 not more than sixty days before the date of its expiry, accompanied by the appropriate fee as specified in rule 81.

(2) On receipt of an application under sub-rule (1), the registering authority shall refer the vehicle to the authority referred to in sub-section (1) of section 56 and after obtaining a certificate of fitness from that authority, renew the certificate of registration:

Provided that in a case where the certificate of fitness is granted on a date after the expiry of a certificate of registration, the renewal shall be made from the date of grant of the certificate of fitness for a period of five years.

(3) A motor vehicle other than a transport vehicle shall not be deemed to be validly registered for the purposes of section 39, after the expiry of the period of validity entered in the certificate of registration and no such vehicle shall be used in any public place until its certificate of registration is renewed under sub-rule (2).

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in rule 52 ,the certificate of registration in respect of a motor vehicle owned by -

(i) the Central Government ;or

(ii) the State Government or Union Territory administrations ;or

(iii) any Municipal Corporation or Municipality or Panchayat ;or

(iv) a State transport undertaking established under the Road Transport Corporation Act ,1950 (64 of 1950 )and the Companies Act ,2013 (18 of 2013 );or a Public sector undertaking ;or an autonomous body owned or controlled by the Central Government or the State Government , shall expire after the lapse of fifteen years , as provided in sub -section (7) of section 41 , from the date of initial registration of the vehicle :

Provided that the certificate of registration of government vehicle if already renewed before lapse of fifteen years from the date of initial registration ,such certificate shall be treated as cancelled on completion of fifteen years from the date of initial registration of the vehicle :

Provided further that ,this rule shall not apply to the special purpose vehicles (armoured and other specialised vehicles ) used for operational purposes for defense of the country and for the maintenance of law and order and internal security .

(2) Disposal of such vehicles shall ,after the expiry of the fifteen years from the date of initial registration of the vehicle , be ensured through the Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility set up in accordance with the Motor Vehicles (Registration and Functions of Vehicle Scrapping Facility )Rules ,2021 ,as amended from time to time .

(1) If at any time, the certificate of registration is lost or destroyed the owner shall report to the police station in the jurisdiction of which the loss or destruction has occurred and intimate that fact in writing to the registering authority by whom the certificate of registration was issued.

(2) An application for the issue of a duplicate certificate of registration shall be made to the [last registering authority] in Form 26 and shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee as specified in rule 81.

An application for temporary registration in case the motor vehicle is being registered in a state other than the state in which the dealer is situated or in case of a purchased chassis on which the body has to be fabricated separately, shall be made electronically on the Portal by the owner to any registering authority or other authority as may be prescribed by the State Government, in Form 20, and shall be accompanied by the documents required to be submitted along with an application for registration of motor vehicles as per sub-rule (1) of rule 47 along with the appropriate fee as specified in rule 81

(1) The temporary registration certificate shall be generated electronically in Form 23B immediately on receipt of application for temporary registration along with requisite fees

(2) Any temporary registration granted under sub-rule (1) shall be valid for an initial period of six months from the date of its issue:

Provided that where the motor vehicle registered under sub-rule (1), is a chassis to which a body has not been attached and the same is detained in a workshop beyond the said period of six months for being fitted with a body or due to any unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the owner, the registering authority may, on submission of application in Form 20B and payment of appropriate fee as specified in rule 81 by the owner, extend the initial period of validity one or more times by 30 days each, as the registering authority may deem fit.

(3) Upon granting an extension of the initial period of validity of certificate of temporary registration by any further period or periods under sub-rule (2), the registering authority shall make an appropriate entry in Form23B.

(1) The authority granting a temporary certificate of registration shall assign a temporary registration mark to the vehicle, for example:-

T- Represent temporary certificate;

08.

Month of issuance of temporary certificate of registration 20- Year of issuance of temporary certificate of registration; AB- Represent State Code;

1234.

Serial Number of Temporary Registration;

AB- Alphabet of Temporary Registration (Except O and I).

(2) The owner shall ensure that the said mark is affixed to the front and rear of the motor vehicle.]

(1) An application for the assignment of a new registration mark under sub-section (1)of section 47 shall be made in Form 27 and shall be accompanied by a no objection certificate in Form 28 along with the appropriate fee as specified in rule 81, within a period of thirty days from the date of expiry of the period specified in the said section:

Provided that where a motor vehicle is intended to be kept in a State for a period exceeding twelvemonths and the owner of such vehicle makes a declaration to that effect, the application may be made at any time within the said period of twelve months.

(2) On receipt of an application under sub-rule (1), the registering authority shall, subject to the provision of section 44, assign to the vehicle the registration mark.

(1) Where the ownership of a motor vehicle is transferred, the transferor shall report the fact of transfer in Form 29 to the registering authorities concerned in whose jurisdiction the transferor and the transferee reside or have their places of business.

(2) An application for the transfer of ownership of a motor vehicle under sub-clause (i) of clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 50 shall be made by the transferee in Form 30, and shall be accompanied by

(i) the certificate of registration;

(ii) the certificate of insurance; and

(iii) the appropriate fee as specified in rule81.

(3) An application for transfer of ownership of a motor vehicle under sub-clause (ii) of clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 50 shall be made by the transferee in Form 30 and shall, in addition to the documents and fee referred to in sub-rule (2), be accompanied by one of the following documents, namely :-

(a) a no objection certificate granted by the registering authority under sub-section (3) of section 48; or

(b) an order of the registering authority refusing to grant the no objection certificate under sub-section (3) of section 48; or

(c) where the no objection certificate or the order, as the case may be, has not been received, a declaration by the transferor that he has not received any such communication together with

(i) the receipt obtained from the registering authority under sub-section (2) of section 48; or

(ii) the postal acknowledgement received from the registering authority where the application for no objection certificate has been sent by post.

(1) Where the owner of a motor vehicle dies, the person succeeding to the possession of the vehicle may for a period of three months, use the vehicle as if it has been transferred to him where such person has, within thirty days of the death of the owner informs the registering authority of the occurrence of the death of the owner and of his own intention to use the vehicle.

(2) The person referred to in sub-rule (1) shall apply in Form 31 within the period of three months to the said registering authority for the transfer of ownership of the vehicle in his name, accompanied by

(a) the appropriate fee as specified in rule 81;

(b) the death certificate in relation to the registered owner;

(c) the certificate of registration; [* * *]

(d) the certificate of insurance; [and]

(e) [ driving license and permit in case of E-rickshaw and E-cart.]

(1) The person who has acquired or purchased a motor vehicle at a public auction conducted by or on behalf of the Central Government or a State Government shall make an application in Form 32 within thirty days of taking possession of the vehicle to the registering authority accompanied by

(a) the appropriate fee as specified in rule 81;

(b) the certificates of registration and insurance;

(c) the certificate or order confirming the sale of the vehicle in his favour duly signed by the person authorised to conduct the auction; [* * *]

(d) the certified copy of the order of the Central Government or State Government authorising the auction of the vehicle; [and]

(e) [ driving license and permit in case of transfer of ownership of E-rickshaw and E-cart.]

(2) Where the vehicle auctioned is a vehicle without any registration mark, or with a registration mark which on verification is found to be false, the registering authority shall, subject to the provisions of section 44, assign a new registration mark to the vehicle in the name of the Department of the Central Government or State Government auctioning the vehicle and thereafter record the entries of transfer of ownership of the vehicle giving the name and address of the person to whom the vehicle is sold:

[Provided that motor vehicle in the name of the Central Government or State Government shall not be transferred by the concerned registering authority without verifying the proceeding of the auction or disposal of the concerned vehicle.]

(1) An application for the issue of no objection certificate under section 48 in respect of a motor vehicle shall be made in Form 28 to the registering authority by which the vehicle was previously registered, accompanied by

(a) the certified copy of the certificate of registration;

(b) the certified copy of the certificate of insurance;

(c) evidence of payment of motor vehicle tax up-to-date;

(d) where no tax is payable for a certain period a certificate from the tax collecting authority that no tax is due from the vehicle for the said period.

(2) In the case of a transport vehicle, in addition to the documents referred to in sub-rule (1), documentary evidence in respect of the following matters shall also be furnished, namely:

(a) that the vehicle is not covered by any permit issued by any transport authority;

(b) that the sum of money agreed upon to be paid by the holder of the permit under sub-sections (5) and (6) of section 86, if any, is not pending recovery;

(c) evidence of payment of tax on passengers and goods under any law for the time being in force up to the date of application for no objection certificate.

(3) On receipt of an application under sub-rule (1), the registering authority shall fill Part III of Form 28 and return that part to the applicant duly signed.

(4) Where the registering authority grants or refuses to grant the no objection certificate, it shall return the duplicate copy of the said Form to the applicant and the triplicate copy to the other registering authority after duly filling and signing Part II thereof.

An application for recording a change in the residence in the certificate of registration of a motor vehicle shall be made by the owner of the vehicle in Form 33 accompanied by the certificate of registration and proof of address in the manner specified in rule 4 and the appropriate fee as specified in rule 81.

An application for making an entry of hire-purchase, lease or hypothecation agreement in the certificate of registration of a motor vehicle required under sub-section (2) of section 51shall be made in Form 34 duly signed by the registered owner of the vehicle and the financier and shall be accompanied by the certificate of registration and the appropriate fee as specified in rule 81.

(1) An application for making an entry of termination of agreement of hire purchase, lease or hypothecation referred to in sub-section (3) of section 51 shall be made in Form 35 duly signed by the registered owner of the vehicle and the financier, and shall be accompanied by the certificate of registration and the appropriate fee as specified in rule81.

(2) The application for the issue of a fresh certificate of registration under sub-section (5) of section 51 shall be made in Form 36 and shall be accompanied by a fee as specified in rule 81.

(3) Where the registered owner has refused to deliver the certificate of registration to the financier or has absconded then the registering authority shall issue a notice to the registered owner of the vehicle in Form 37.

Certificate of fitness

(1) A certificate of fitness in respect of a transport vehicle granted under section 56 shall be in Form 38 and such certificate when granted or renewed shall be valid for the period as indicated below:

[Provided that the renewal of a fitness certificate shall be made only after an [Inspecting Officer or authorized testing stations as referred to in sub-section (1) of section 56 of the Act] has carried the tests specified in the Table given below, namely:]

[Table]

[Provided further that in case of E-rickshaw and E-cart, the renewal of fitness certificate shall be made only after carrying out tests specified out tests specified in the Table given below :-

[Provided also that if the tests specified in the Table under the first proviso are conducted by an Inspecting Officer or authorized testing station in a State/ Union Territory other than the State/ Union Territory where the vehicle is registered, the Inspecting Officer who conducted the tests shall, on the same day or on the following working day, upload his inspection report in Form 38A at the portal http://parivahan.gov.in/vahan and also send the inspection report signed under his hand and seal to the registering authority by speed post for issue of certificate of fitness by the registering authority within fifteen days from the date of the inspection report, if the vehicle is found by the Inspecting Officer to be in compliance with the provisions of the Act and rules and a copy shall be given to the driver of the vehicle:

Provided also that the next fitness certificate is obtained from the inspecting officer or an authorized testing station in the State/ Union Territory of the registering authority where the vehicle is registered.]

Explanation. - Inspecting Officer means an Officer appointed by a State Government under section 213 of the Act.

(2) The fee for the grant or renewal of a certificate of fitness shall be as specified in rule 81.

(3) [ The fee for testing of a vehicle when tested by an Inspecting Officer or authorised testing station, other than the Inspecting Officer in the office of the registering authority, shall be as specified in rule 81.]

(1) No operator of an authorised testing station shall issue or renew a certificate of fitness to a transport vehicle under section 56 without a letter of authority in Form 39 granted by the registering authority.

(2) An application for grant or renewal of a letter of authority under sub-rule (1) shall be made in Form 40 to the registering authority having jurisdiction in the area in which the service station or garage is situated and shall be accompanied by,

(a) the appropriate fee as specified in rule 81;

(b) a security deposit of [rupees one lakh] in such manner as may be specified by the State Government.

Explanation. - For the purpose of this rule and rules 64 to 72, the registering authority means an officer not below the rank of the regional transport officer of the Motor Vehicles Department established under section 213.

(3) A registering authority shall, when considering an application for the grant or renewal of a letter of authority, have regard to the following matters, namely:

(a) the applicant or at least one of the members of the staff employed by him for the inspection of transport vehicles for the purpose of issue or renewal of certificate of fitness possesses the following minimum qualifications:

(i) a [three years] diploma in automobile engineering or mechanical engineering or an equivalent qualification;

(ii) experience of minimum service of five years in an automobile workshop undertaking repairs of heavy goods vehicles,heavy passenger motor vehicles, medium motor vehicles and light motor vehicles;

(iii) a driving license to drive motor cycle,heavy passenger motor vehicle and heavy goods vehicle with a minimum driving experience of not less than five years;

(iv) thorough knowledge of the Act and the rules made thereunder, especially the Chapters relating to registration of motor vehicles and construction, equipment and maintenance of motor vehicles;

(b) the premises where the authorised testing station is to be housed is either owned by the applicant or is taken on lease by him or is hired in his name and it has [minimum of one acre of land] for administrative section, reception room and [sanitary block and space for erection] of testing equipments and other apparatus;

(c) inspection lanes are provided adjacent to the building in the same compound or at other places approved by the registering authority;

(d) testing equipments and apparatus are installed in such manner that vehicles may pass through with ease and speed;

(e) [ the applicant maintains in good condition, the equipment and apparatus for undertaking test pertaining to [exhaust gas, engine tuning, engine analysis] ,smoke emission, brake system, head-lights, wheel alignments, compressors,speedometers and other like components;]

(f) the financial resources of the applicant are sufficient to provide for its continued maintenance;

(g) the applicant maintains an up-to-date copy of the Act, these Rules and the concerned State Motor Vehicles Rules.

(4) The registering authority shall also, when considering an application under this rule, take into consideration the fact that the setting up of the authorised testing station will improve the availability of testing facilities in the area both in relation to the number of vehicles and proximity to such facilities.

(5) The registering authority may, on receipt of an application under sub-rule (2) and after satisfying himself that the applicant has complied with the requirements of sub-rules (3) and (4), grant or renew the letter of authority in Form 39:

Provided that no application for a letter of authority shall be refused by the registering authority unless the applicant is given an opportunity of being heard and reasons for such refusal are given in writing by the registering authority.

A letter of authority granted or renewed shall be effective for a period of five years from the date of grant or renewal.

The holder of a letter of authority shall

(a) maintain a register with a separate page for each vehicle containing the registration number of the vehicle for which the certificate of fitness is granted or renewed, the make and model of the vehicle, the engine number and the chassis number of the vehicle along with the pencil print of the chassis number, the name and address of the owner of the vehicle, particulars of any permit of such vehicle, period of validity of certificate of fitness granted or renewed and the signature of the owner of the vehicle or his authorised representative;

(b) forward the particulars of the transport vehicles for which certificates of fitness have been granted or renewed and the period of validity of such certificate, within two days of grant or renewal of the certificate of fitness, to the authority which has granted the permit and where the transport vehicle is not covered by a permit, to the transport authority in whose jurisdiction the vehicle is kept;

(c) issue to every transport vehicle satisfying the requirements of section 56, a certificate of fitness in accordance with the provisions of rule 62;

(d) not shift the place of business mentioned in the letter of authority without the prior approval in writing of the registering authority which granted the letter of authority;

(e) keep the premises of the testing station and the records and registers maintained by it and all the machinery, equipment and apparatus in the premises at all reasonable time open for inspection by the registering authority or any person of the Motor Vehicles Department of the State Government established under section 213 authorised in this behalf by the registering authority;

(f) display at a prominent place in its main office the following:

(i) the letter of authority in original issued to the authorised testing station by the registering authority;

(ii) the name and address of the person authorised to issue or renew the certificate of fitness;

(iii) the qualifications of the persons referred to in clause (a) of sub-rule (3) of rule 63;

(g) not charge a fee for inspection of a vehicle for the purpose of issue or renewal of the appropriate certificate of fitness in excess of the fee specified in rule 81;

(h) surrender to the Regional Transport Authority having jurisdiction over the area, the register referred to in clause (a)as soon as entries in all the pages in the register are completed and in any case not later than two days after such completion.

(1) If at any time the letter of authority granted or renewed under sub-rule (5) of rule 63 is lost or destroyed, the holder of the letter of authority shall report to the police station in the jurisdiction of which the loss or destruction has occurred and intimate the fact in writing to the registering authority which granted or renewed the letter of authority and shall apply for a duplicate.

(2) On receipt of an application along with the appropriate fee as specified in rule 81, the registering authority may issue a duplicate letter of authority clearly marked Duplicate.

(3) If after the issue of a duplicate letter of authority, the original is traced, the same shall be surrendered forthwith to the registering authority by which it was issued.

The registering authority or any officer of the Motor Vehicles Department of the State Government duly authorised in this behalf by the registering authority may, at any time, conduct test checks at the premises of the authorised testing station with a view to ensure that the vehicles are properly tested by the authorised testing station.

The authorised testing station shall submit to the registering authority or the Regional Transport Authority having jurisdiction in the area, such information or returns as maybe called for by such authority from time to time.

(1) If the registering authority is satisfied after giving the holder of a letter of authority an opportunity of being heard, that he has

(a) failed to maintain the equipment, machinery and apparatus referred to in sub-clause (e) of sub-rule (3) of rule 63 in good condition; or

(b) failed to comply with the other requirements laid down in sub-rule (3) of rule 63; or

(c) failed to observe correct standards of testing before granting or renewing certificates of fitness as noticed at the time of test-checking referred to in rule 67 or the frequency of accidents involving transport vehicles covered by certificates of fitness granted or renewed by the authorised testing station attributable to any mechanical defect of the vehicle, it may

(i) suspend the letter of authority for a specified period; or

(ii) cancel the letter of authority; or

(iii) order forfeiture of the security deposit furnished by the authorised testing station.

(2) Where the letter of authority is suspended or cancelled under sub-rule (1), the holder of the letter of authority shall surrender the same to the registering authority forthwith.

(3) Where the security deposit is forfeited under sub-rule(1), the holder of the letter within thirty days of the receipt of the order of forfeiture, remit to the registering authority the amount ordered to be forfeited so that the requirement of sub-rule (2) of rule 63 in relation to deposit of security is complied with.

Any person aggrieved by an order of the registering authority under sub-rule (5) of rule 63 or sub-rule (1) of rule 69, may, within thirty days of the receipt of the order,appeal to the Head of the Motor Vehicles Department of the State Government established under section 213.

(1) An appeal under rule 70 shall be preferred in duplicate in the form of a memorandum, setting forth the grounds of objections to the order of the registering authority and shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee as specified in rule 81 and a certified copy of such order.

(2) The appellate authority may, after giving an opportunity to the parties to be heard and after such enquiry as it may deem necessary,pass appropriate orders.

(1) The holder of a letter of authority may,at any time, surrender the letter of authority issued to him, to the registering authority which has granted the letter of authority and on such surrender, the registering authority shall cancel the letter of authority forthwith.

(2) On cancellation of the letter of authority under sub-rule (1), the registering authority shall refund to the holder of the letter of authority, the amount of security deposit referred to in sub-rule (2)of rule 63 in full and without any interest.

No authorised testing station shall accept an application for the grant or renewal of a certificate of fitness unless the same is accompanied by a tax clearance certificate in such form as may be specified by the State Government, from the Regional Transport Officer or motor vehicle inspector having jurisdiction in the area to the effect that the vehicle is not in arrears of motor vehicle tax or any compounding fee referred to in sub-sections (5) and (6) of section 86.

Registration of vehicles belonging to the Central Government used for defence purposes

The authority referred to in sub-section (1) of section 60 shall assign registration marks to the vehicles belonging to the Central Government and used for defence purposes in the following manner, namely:

A group of figures followed by a single capital letter, a broad arrow, not more than six figures and a capital letter or a group of letters. The registration mark shall be in English letters and Arabic numerals.

State Register of Motor Vehicles

(1) Each State Government shall maintain a State register of motor vehicles in respect of motor vehicles registered in the State in Form 41.

(2) Each [State Government shall, if so desired by the Central Government] send to the Director (Transport Research), Ministry of Surface Transport, New Delhi, a printed copy of the register referred to in sub-rule (1).

Special provision for registration of motor vehicles of diplomatic officers, etc.

(1) Every application for registration of a motor vehicle under sub-section (1) of section 42 by or on behalf of any diplomatic officer or consular officer shall be made in triplicate by the head of the mission or consular officer in Form 42 and be addressed to the registering authority through the Competent Authority accompanied by the relevant documents and fees referred to in rule 47.

(2) The Competent Authority shall forward one copy of the application to the registering authority concerned together with a statement certifying the status of the person applying for registration and shall return one copy of the application to the applicant. The third copy of the application may be retained by the Competent Authority for record.

(3) The registering authority shall, on receipt of the application duly endorsed under sub-rule (2), register the vehicle, subject to the provision of section 44.

(4) The registering authority shall issue to the owner of a motor vehicle registered by it under sub-rule (3), a certificate of registration in Form 43 and shall enter in a register to be kept by it,particulars of such certificate.

(5) The registering authority shall assign to the motor vehicle for display thereon in the manner specified in rule 77, the registration mark in accordance with sub-rule (6) or sub-rule (7), as the case may be.

(6) [ A motor vehicle belonging to a diplomatic mission in Delhi or to any of its diplomatic officer shall be assigned a registration mark consisting of the letters CD preceded by the number allotted to the mission by the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India and followed by a number allotted to the vehicle by the registering authority in the following manner, namely :

(i) an official vehicle meant for the use of the head of a mission shall be allotted the number 1;

(ii) personal vehicles of the head of the mission shall be allotted the number 1, followed consecutively, in alphabetical order, by a letter beginning with the letter A;

(iii) official vehicles, other than those referred to in clause (i), shall be allotted consecutive numbers beginning with the number 2;

(iv) vehicles belonging to other officers of the mission shall be allotted numbers in consecutive order after the last number allotted under clause (iii);

(v) vehicles acquired by a mission or by its diplomatic officer other than heads of missions, shall be allotted numbers inconsecutive order after the last number allotted under clause (iv)irrespective of whether such vehicle is for official or personal use of the mission or any of its officers;

(vi) a number allotted to a vehicle under any of the clauses (i) to (iv), which is lying unutilised due to sale or export of such vehicle or cancellation of its number may be allotted to another vehicle under the same clause in respect of which an application has been made under sub-rule (1).]

(7) A motor vehicle belonging to a consular post [headed by a Carrier Counsellor Officer] or to any of its officers shall be assigned a registration mark consisting of the letters CC preceded by the number of the post allotted to it by the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India and followed by a number allotted to the vehicle by the registering authority out of a block of numbers allotted for that post in the following manner, namely:

(i) an official vehicle meant for the use of the head of a consular post shall be allotted the first number from the block of numbers allotted to that post;

(ii) personal vehicles of the Consul-General shall be allotted the number referred to in clause (i), followed consecutively in alphabetical order, by a letter beginning with the letter A;

(iii) official vehicles other than those referred to in clause (i), shall be allotted consecutive numbers beginning with the second number from the block of numbers allotted to the post;

(iv) vehicles belonging to other officers of the post shall be allotted numbers in consecutive order after the last number allotted under clause (iii);

(v) vehicles acquired by a post, or by its consular officers, other than the head of the post shall be allotted numbers inconsecutive order after the last number allotted under clause (iv)irrespective of whether such vehicle is for official or personal use of the post or any of its officers;

(vi) a number allotted to a vehicle under any of the clauses (i) to (v), which is lying unutilised due to sale or export of such vehicle or cancellation of its number, may be allotted to another vehicle under the same clause in respect of which an application has been made under sub-rule (i).

[Explanation. - For the purposes of this rule and rules 77, 78 and 79, competent authority means:

(i) in relation to a diplomatic officer or a consular officer who has his residence in Delhi, the Chief of Protocol to the Government of India in the Ministry of External Affairs; and

(ii) in relation to a diplomatic officer or a consular officer who has his residence at any other place, the Secretary(Transport) to the State Government.]

(8) [ Consular posts headed by Honorary Consular Officers shall use standard size number plates bearing ordinary registration number provided by the concerned registration authorities. They may, however, use the word name of the country followed by CC (Honorary) in the same font and colour (i.e., the numbers and letters in white colour on black background) but in letters smaller than the registration number on a maximum of two of their vehicles.]

[76-A. Application of rules 76 to 80 to organisations notified under the United Nations(Privileges and Immunities) Act, 1947.

The provisions of rules 76 and 77 to 80 shall apply to the motor vehicles of diplomatic officers of the organisations notified under the United Nations (Privileges and Immunities) Act, 1947 (46 of1947) as they apply to a diplomatic officer or consular officer with the modification that in rule 76,

(a) in sub-rule (6), for the letters CD, the letters UN shall be substituted; and

(b) in sub-rule (7), for the letters CC, the letters UN shall be substituted.]

[76-B. Registration of vehicles of home-based non-diplomatic officials of diplomatic missions or consular posts.

(1) A motor vehicle belonging to a non-diplomatic official of a diplomatic mission or a consular post in Delhi shall be assigned a registration mark consisting of letters CDP preceded by the number allotted to the mission or post by the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India and followed by a number allotted to the vehicle by the registering authority.

(2) A motor vehicle belonging to a home-based non-diplomatic official of a consular post outside Delhi shall be assigned a registration mark consisting of the letters CCP preceded by the number of the post allotted to it by the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India and followed by the number allotted to the vehicle by the registering authority.]

(1) The registration mark assigned under sub-rules (5) to (7) of rule 76 shall be clearly exhibited in reflecting colour both at the front and rear of the vehicle on the plain surface of a plate or part of the vehicle and the size of which shall be 41 centimetres by 14 centimetres

(i) with deep blue background, the registration mark and the number being in white in the case of motor vehicles referred to in sub-rule (6) of rule 76;

(ii) [with deep blue background, the registration mark and the number being in yellow] , in the case of motor vehicles referred to in sub-rule (7) of rule 76;

(iii) [ with light green background, the registration mark and the number being in white in case of motor vehicles referred to in rule 76-B.]

(2) The registration mark shall be in English letters and Arabic numerals and

(i) save in the case of a motor cycle or an invalid carriage, the letters shall be not less than 6 centimetres high and 2centimetres thick at any part, the numerals shall be not less than 9centimetres high and 2 centimetres thick at any part, and there shall be as pace between any letter and any numeral and between any letter or any numeral and the edge of the plain surface of not less than 1 centimetre and a space between any two letters and between any two numerals of not less than 1centimetre; and

(ii) in the case of a motor cycle or an invalid carriage, the dimensions of the letters and figures shall not be less than two-thirds of those specified in clause (i).

(3) The plain surface referred to in sub-rule (2) shall not be inclined from the vertical by more than thirty degrees. The letters and numerals shall be exhibited as follows:

(i) in the case of a transport vehicle, the registration mark shall be exhibited in two separate horizontal lines, the number allotted to the mission or post and the letters forming the first line followed by the number allotted by the registering authority in the second line; and

(ii) in all other cases, the registration mark may exhibit the letters and numerals either in two horizontal lines as aforesaid or in one horizontal line.

(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rule (1), the registration mark exhibited at the front of a motor cycle or an invalid carriage may be displayed on a plate in line with the axis of the vehicle and shall, in such a case, be displayed on both sides of the plate.

(5) In the case of a trailer

(i) the registration mark shall be exhibited on a plate or surface on the left hand side of the trailer, the dimensions of the letters and figures being not less than two-thirds of the dimensions specified in sub-rule (2);

(ii) the registration mark of the drawing motor vehicle to be affixed to the rear of the trailer shall be in conformity with the provisions of these rules relating to the registration mark affixed to the rear of the motor vehicle.

(6) The registration mark shall also be painted on the right and left side of the body of a transport vehicle.

(1) Every application for assignment of new registration mark on removal to another State under sub-section (1) of section 47 by or on behalf of a diplomatic officer or consular officer shall be made in triplicate in Form 44 and shall be addressed to the registering authority through the competent authority accompanied by the relevant documents and fees referred to in rule 54.

(2) The provisions of sub-rules (2) to (7) of rule 76 shall apply to an application made under sub-rule (1) as they apply to an application made under sub-rule (1) of rule 76.

If, under the provisions of section 53, section 54 or section 55, the registration of a motor vehicle made in accordance with rule 76 is suspended or cancelled, then a copy of the order of suspension or cancellation shall be sent to the competent authority in addition to each of the authorities or persons to whom a copy has to be sent under the said sections.

(1) Where a motor vehicle registered in accordance with rule 76 is transferred by way of sale or otherwise, the transferor shall, within fourteen days, report the fact of the transfer along with the full name and address of the person to whom the vehicle is transferred to the registering authority within whose jurisdiction the transfer is effected and shall simultaneously send copies of the said report to:

(a) the transferee;

(b) the competent authority;

(c) the Collector of Customs of the port of importation of the vehicle and where it is not possible to locate the port of importation, to the Collector of Central Excise and Customs nearest to the headquarters of the transferee; and

(d) the original registering authority in whose records the registration of the vehicle is recorded, if the transfer is effected in the jurisdiction of another registering authority,

and shall also surrender the number plate in respect of the vehicle to the registering authority in whose records the registration of the vehicle is recorded, when the transfer is to a person other than a diplomatic officer or a consular officer.

(2) Where the transferee is a diplomatic officer or a consular officer, an application by him or on his behalf shall be made to the registering authority for registration of the vehicle in accordance with the provision of rule 76.

Fees

The fees which shall be charged under the provisions of this Chapter shall be as specified in the Table below:

Provided that the States may levy [fee lower than the amount specified in the table and may also levy] additional amounts to cover the cost of automation and technology utilized for conducting the testing or providing value added services.

Table

Note 1: For the removal of doubts, it is hereby clarified that medium passenger motor vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, imported motor vehicles or any other vehicles not mentioned against Serial No.4 of the above Table include both transport and non-transport vehicles.

Note 2: Where the certificate of registration issued is in the form of any Smart Card Type, an additional fee of rupees two hundred shall be charged except in the case of issue of fresh certificate of registration after cancellation of hire purchase or lease or hypothecation agreement.]

Note.- For the removal of doubts, it is hereby declared that medium passenger motor vehicle, heavy goods vehicle, imported motor vehicle and any other vehicle not mentioned in Serial No. 4 of this Table include both transport and non-transport vehicles:

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[Provided that in case for any purpose referred to in Serial Numbers 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and10 of this Table is issued on any Smart Card, an additional amount of fee of Rupees Two hundred shall be charged for each such card.]

(1) An application for the grant of permit in respect of a tourist vehicle (hereinafter referred to in these rules as a tourist permit)shall be made in Form 45 to the State Transport Authority.

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(a) [ A tourist permit shall be deemed to be invalid from the date on which the motor vehicle covered by the permit completes 9 years in the case of a motor cab and 8 years where the motor vehicle is other than a motor cab, unless the motor vehicle is replaced;]

(b) [] Where a vehicle covered by a tourist permit is proposed to be replaced by another, the latter vehicle shall not be more than two years old on the date of such replacement.

Explanation. - For the purposes of this sub-rule, the period of [9 years or 8 years] shall be computed from the date of initial registration of the motor vehicle.

(1) An application for the grant of authorisation for a tourist permit shall be made in Form 46and shall be accompanied by a fee of Rs. 500 per annum in the form of a bank draft.

(2) [ Every authorisation shall be granted in Form 23-A, in case the certificate of registration is issued on Smart Card or shall be granted in Form 47, in case the authorisation is in paper document mode subject to the payment of taxes or fees, if any, levied by the concerned State. The authority which grants the authorisation shall issue to the permit holder separate receipts for such taxes or fees in respect of each bank draft and such receipts shall be security printed watermark paper carrying such hologram as may be specified by the concerned State/Union Territory:

Provided that the bank drafts received in respect of taxes or fees shall invariably be forwarded by the authority which grants the authorisation to the respective States:

Provided also that the use of such security printed watermark paper carrying such hologram shall come into force on or before six months from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Third Amendment) Rules, 2002.]

[(2-A) The authority which grants the authorisation shall inform the State Transport Authorities concerned the registration number of the motor vehicle,the name and address of the permit holder and the period for which the said authorisation is valid:]

[Provided that where the permit holder undertakes to pay the tax direct to the concerned State Transport Authority at the time of entry in his jurisdiction, the authorisation shall expressly state that it has been issued subject to payment of taxes to the concerned State Transport Authority.]

(3) The period of validity of an authorisation shall not exceed one year at a time [* * *] .

No tourist permit shall be deemed to confer the right of operation in any State not included in the authorisation referred to in rule83 nor shall it exempt the owner of a vehicle from the payment of tax or fee,if any, leviable in any State.

The following shall be the additional conditions of every tourist permit granted to a tourist vehicle other than a motor cab under sub-section (9) of section 88, namely:

(1) The permit holder shall cause to be prepared in respect of each trip a list in triplicate of tourist passengers to be carried in the vehicle, [* * *] giving full particulars as under :-

(a) name of the passengers,

(b) address of the passengers,

(c) age of the passengers,

(d) starting point and the point of destination.

(2) [ One copy of the list referred to in sub-rule (1) shall be carried in the tourist vehicle and shall be produced on demand by the officers authorised to demand production of documents by or under the provisions of the Act and the Rules, and the second copy shall be preserved by the permit holder.]

(3) The tourist vehicle shall either commence its journey,or end its journey, circular or otherwise, in the home State, subject to the condition that the vehicle shall not remain outside the home State for a period of more than [three months.] The permit holder shall see that every return of the tourist vehicle to the home State is reported to the authority which issued the permit:

Provided that where the contracted journey ends outside the home State, the vehicle shall not be offered for hire within that State or from that State to any other State except for the return journey to any point in the home State.

(4) The tourist vehicle may operate circular tours of places lying exclusively in the home State or in the home State and outside the State if such circular tours are in the list approved by the tourist department of the home State to visit places of tourist, historical or religious importance and the tour is duly advertised before hand:

[Provided that where such tourist vehicle is registered in the National Capital Region, it shall not operate circular tours of places lying exclusively in the National Capital Region unless it conforms to the mass emission standards [(Bharat Stage-IV) specified in sub-rule (15) of rule 115] .]

(5) The permit holder or his authorized agent shall issue a receipt to the hirer and the counterfoil of the same shall be kept available with him and produced on demand to the officers empowered to demand documents by or under the Act.

(6) The tourist vehicle shall not be parked on any bus stand used by stage carriage and shall not operate from such bus stand.

(7) [ The tourist vehicle shall exhibit the word "Tourist" within a circle of sixty centimetres diameter in a contrast colour on both sides of the vehicle, so as to be visible clearly.]

(8) The permit holder shall display in the front top of the tourist vehicle a board in yellow with letters in black with the inscription Tourist permit valid in the State(s) of in English and Hindi and also,if he so prefers, in regional language of the home State.

(9) The permit holder shall not operate the tourist vehicle as a stage carriage.

(10) The permit holder shall maintain a day-to-day logbook indicating the name and address of the permit holder and the registration mark of the vehicle, name and address of the driver with the particulars of his driving license and the starting and destination points of the journey with the time of departure and arrival and the name and address of the hirer.

(11) The permit holder shall furnish once in every 3 months the information contained in condition (10) to the State Transport Authority which granted the permit and the logbook shall be preserved for a period of 3years and shall be made available to the said authority on demand along with the records referred to in conditions (2) and(4).

Explanation. - In this rule, home State means the State which has granted the permit under sub-section(9) of section 88.

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-A. The following shall be the additional conditions of every tourist permit in respect of motor cabs.

(1) The words "Tourist vehicle" shall be painted on both the sides of the vehicle within a circle of twenty-five centimetres diameter.

(2) A board with the inscription "Tourist permit valid in the State(s) of......" in black letters in yellow background shall be displayed in the front of the vehicle above the registration number plates:

[Provided that this rule shall not apply to motor cabs covered under the Rent a Cab Scheme, 1989.]

National permits

An application for the grant of a national permit shall be made in Form 48 to the authority referred to in section 69.

(1) An application for the grant of an authorisation for a national permit shall be made in Form 46 and shall be a accompanied by a fee of [Rs. 1000] per annum in the form of a bank draft.

[(2) Every authorisation shall be granted in Form 23-A, in case the certificate of registration is issued on Smart Card or in Form 47, in case the authorisation is in paper document, subject to payment of as consolidated fee of rupees fifteen thousand per annum to be deposited in the national permit account for the permit granted to operate throughout the territory of India;

(2A) The consolidated fee deposited in the national permit account shall be distributed by the Central Government among the States and Union territories on pro rata basis as per the following specification, namely :-

Note:- The base year shall be the average of the latest three financial years and the share of the States and Union territories shall be notified by the Central Government from time to time.

Explanation. - For the purpose of sub-rule (2) and sub-rule (2A), the "national permit account" means an account established by the Central Government and notified in the Official Gazette.]

(3) The period of validity of an authorisation shall not exceed one year at a time [* * *]

(1) No national permit shall be granted in respect of a goods carriage, other than multiaxle vehicle, which is more than [twelve years] old at any point of time.

(2) No national permit shall be granted for a multiaxle goods carriage which is more than fifteen years old at any point of time.

(2A) [ No national permit shall be granted for a puller tractor which is more than fifteen years old at any point of time:

Provided that the national permit may be extended for another period of five years subject to certificate of fitness granted by the manufacturer or a chartered engineer, in case the manufacturer ceases to operate in India.]

(3) A national permit shall be deemed to be invalid from the date on which a goods carriage covered by the permit completes fifteen years in case of a multiaxle goods carriage and [twelve years] where the vehicle is other than a multiaxle goods carriage, unless such goods carriage is replaced.

Explanation. - For the purpose of this rule, the period of [twelve years] or fifteen years, as the case may be,shall be computed from the date of initial registration of the motor vehicle covered under its permit or the prime mover in case of an articulated vehicle.]

(4) [ No national permit shall be granted in respect of a multiaxle trailer approved to carry a gross vehicle weight of more than 50 tonnes, which is more than 25 years old at any point of time, the period of 25 years being computed from the date of initial registration of the said trailer.

Explanation. - For the purpose of this rule, multiaxle trailer means a trailer having more than two axles.]

(4A) [ No national permit shall be granted in respect of a modular hydraulic trailer, which is more than twenty five years old at any point of time, the period of twenty five years being computed from the date of initial registration of the said modular hydraulic trailer:

Provided that the national permit may be extended for another period of five years subject to certificate of fitness granted by the manufacturer or a chartered engineer or approving authority, in case the manufacturer ceases to operate in India:

Provided further that the national permit shall be valid irrespective of the combination of modular hydraulic trailers subject to the condition that each individual modular hydraulic trailer is having valid national permit.

Explanation. - For the purposes of this section, "national permit" means a permit issued to ply the motor vehicle

under this section, throughout the territory of India.]

(5) [ A national permit shall be in such security printed watermark paper and shall carry such hologram as the State Government or the State Transport Authority, as the case may be,issuing such permit, may specify:

Provided that the use of such security printed watermark paper carrying such hologram shall come into force on or before six months from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Third Amendment) Rules,2002.]

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The national permit issued under sub-section(12) of section 88 shall be subject to the following additional conditions,namely:

(1) [ All motor vehicles other than a trailer or modular hydraulic trailer] plying under a national permit shall be painted in dry leaf brown colour with thirty centimetres broad white borders and the words National permit shall be inscribed on both sides of the vehicle in bold letters within a circle of sixty centimetres diameter:

Provided that the body of a tanker carrying dangerous or hazardous goods shall be painted in white colour with a dry leaf brown ribbon of 5 centimetres width around in the middle at the exterior and that of the drivers cabin in orange colour.

(2) A board with the inscription National permit valid in the State(s) of with blue letters on white background shall be carried in front top of [such vehicles other than a trailer or modular hydraulic trailer for which the same shall appear on both sides of the vehicle] .

(3) No such vehicle shall carry any goods without a bill of lading in Form 50.

(4) The vehicle shall have a minimum of two drivers and shall be provided with a seat across its full width behind the drivers seat providing facility for the spare driver to stretch himself and sleep:

[Provided that this sub-rule shall apply to light motor vehicle and medium goods vehicles only from a date to be notified by the Central Government.]

(5) The vehicle shall at all times carry the following documents and shall be produced on demand by an officer empowered to demand documents by or under the Act, namely:

(i) Certificate of fitness,

(ii) Certificate of insurance,

(iii) Certificate of registration,

(iv) National permit,

(v) Taxation certificate,

(vi) Authorisation.

(6) The vehicle shall be subject to all local rules or restrictions imposed by a State Government.

(7) The vehicle shall not pick up or set down goods between two points situated in the same State [other than the home State] :

[Provided that where such vehicle is registered in the National Capital Region, it shall not pick up or set down goods between two points situated in the National Capital Region unless it conforms to the mass emission standards [(Bharat Stage-IV) specified in sub-rule (15) of rule 115] .]

In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,

(a) class label, in relation to any dangerous or hazardous goods, means the class label specified in column 3 of the Table to rule 137;

(b) consignor, in relation to dangerous or hazardous goods intended for transportation by a goods carriage, means the owner of such dangerous or hazardous goods;

(c) dangerous or hazardous goods, means the goods of dangerous or hazardous nature to human life specified in Tables I, II, and III to rule 137;

(d) emergency information panel, means the panel specified in rule 134;

(e) primary risk, in relation to any dangerous or hazardous goods, means the most potent risk which such goods give rise to;

(f) subsidiary risk, in relation to any dangerous or hazardous goods, means the subsidiary risk which such goods are likely to give rise to in addition to the primary risk.

(1) No person shall use or cause or allow to be used in any public place any motor vehicle which does not comply with the provisions of this Chapter:

[Provided that nothing contained in this rule shall apply to vehicles manufactured prior to the coming into force of the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 1993.]

(2) Nothing in this rule shall apply to a motor vehicle

(a) which has been damaged in an accident or to a vehicle stopped or impeded owing to shortage of fuel or other temporary defects while at the place at which the accident or defect occurred;

(b) which is defective or damaged and is being removed to the nearest place of repair or disposal; or

(c) which is more than fifty years old from the date of its registration and is being driven for taking part in a vintage car rally:

Provided that where a motor vehicle can no longer remain under the effective control of the person driving, the same shall not be used in a public place except by towing.

[Explanation. - For the purposes of this rule, motor vehicle includes construction equipment vehicle.]

(3) [ Testing of components conforming to standards in lieu of Indian Standards: Whenever apart, component or assembly is used in a vehicle complying with standards in lieu of those notified in these rules such as an international standard (for example, EEC/ECE/IEC/ISO or such other standards) or a foreign national standard, permission for use of such parts, component or assembly complying with such standards shall be approved by the Central Government.

In such cases, the compliance of parts, components or assemblies to such international or foreign national standards will be established for the purpose of rule 126, by a certificate of compliance issued by an authorised certifying agency or by an accredited certifying agency of the country of origin for such international or foreign national standards and vetted by a testing agency as referred to in rule 126.]

Overall dimension

(1) The overall width of a motor vehicle, measured at right angles to the axis of the motor vehicle between perpendicular planes enclosing the extreme points, [shall not exceed 2.6 metres.]

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Explanation. - For purposes of this rule, a rear-view mirror, or guard rail or a direction indicator [rub-rail(rubber beading) having maximum thickness of 20 mm on each side of the body] shall not be taken into consideration in measuring the overall width of a motor vehicle.

[(1-A) The overall width of a construction equipment vehicle, measured at right angles to the axis of the construction equipment vehicle between perpendicular planes enclosing the extreme points, shall not exceed 3 metres while in the travel mode and such construction equipment vehicle [shall be painted by yellow and black zebra stripes on the portion of the width that exceeds 2.6 metres] on the front and rear sides duly marked for nighttime driving/parking suitably by red lamps at the front and rear:]

[Provided that the zebra stripes need not be used on attachments.]

(1B) [ The overall width of a combine harvester measured at right angles to the axis of the combine harvester between perpendicular planes enclosing the extreme points shall not exceed 3.3 meters while in the travel mode; and such combine harvesters shall be painted by yellow and black zebra stripes on the portion of the width that exceeds 2.6 meters on the front; and rear sides duly marked for night time driving and parking suitably by white or amber lamps at the front and red lamps at the rear:

Provided that the zebra stripes need not be used on attachments, if any.

(1C) The overall width of modular hydraulic trailer, measured at right angles to the axis of the modular hydraulic trailer between perpendicular planes enclosing the extreme points shall not exceed three metres.]

(2) [ The overall length of a motor vehicle other than a trailer shall not exceed

(i) in the case of motor vehicle other than transport vehicle having not more than two axles, 6.5 metres;

(ii) in the case of transport vehicle with rigid frame having two or more axles, 12 metres;

(iii) in the case of articulated vehicles having more than two axles, 16 metres;

[Provided that on and after the 1st April 2017, in case of articulated vehicles, engaged by automobile manufacturers to carry motor vehicles from their factories to different sale outlets in the country, 18.75 meters;]

(iv) in the case of truck-trailer or tractor-trailer combination, 18 metres;

[Provided that, on and after the 1st April 2017, in case of truck-trailer or tractor-trailer vehicles engaged by automobile manufacturers to carry motor vehicles from their factories to different sale outlets in the country, 18.75 meters:

Provided further that on and after the 1st April 2017, articulated or truck-trailer or tractor-trailer vehicles engaged by automobile manufacturers to carry motor vehicle from their factories to different sale outlets in the country, shall be provided with a sliding inspection window on the container body, to allow verification of motor vehicles carried in the container and the sliding inspection window shall be minimum of 400 millimeters in length and 300 millimeters in height and at least one sliding inspection window shall be fitted to the middle third of the vehicle, the foremost sliding inspection window being not further than 3 meters from the front and in the case of trailers, account shall be taken of the length of the drawbar for the measurement of this distance and the distance between two adjacent sliding inspection windows shall not exceed 4 meters and the height of the upper edge of the sliding inspection window shall not be more than 1.8 meters from the ground;]

(v) in the case of 3axle passenger transport vehicles, 15 metres;

(va) [ in the case of a puller tractor having three or more axles, ten meters;

(vb) in the case of a modular hydraulic trailer, any single module with maximum eight axle rows shall not exceed nineteen metres;]

(vi) in the case of single articulated (vestibule type) passenger transport vehicle, 18 metres (Please see the conditions given in note below);

(vii) in the case of double articulate passenger transport vehicles, 25 metres (Please see the conditions given in note below).

Note .In the case of single articulated passenger transport vehicles of 18 metres length and double articulated passenger transport vehicles up to 25 metres, permission of the State Government shall be obtained regarding their plying on selected routes depending upon local road conditions, width, manoeuvrability of the vehicle in traffic, as deemed fit. These passenger transport vehicles will also be required to have a closed circuit TV system for proper visibility in and around the passenger transport vehicle by the driver to maintain safety. Intercom system shall also be provided in such passenger transport vehicle. In addition,the standing passenger will be allowed only on the lower deck of double articulated passenger transport vehicle.]

(viii) [ in the case of E-rickshaw and E-cart, shall not exceed 1.8 metres.]

(3) In the case of an articulated vehicle or a tractor-trailer combination specially constructed and used for the conveyance of individual load of exceptional length,

(i) if all the wheels of the vehicle are fitted with pneumatic tyres,or

(ii) if all the wheels of the vehicle are not fitted with pneumatic tyres,so long as the vehicle is not driven at a speed exceeding twenty-five kilometres per hour, the overall length shall not exceed 18 metres.

Explanation. - For the purposes of this rule overall length means the length of the vehicle measured between parallel planes passing through the extreme projection points of the vehicle exclusive of

(i) a starting handle;

(ii) any hood when down;

(iii) any fire-escape fixed to a vehicle;

(iv) any post office letter-box, the length of which measured parallel to the axis of the vehicle,does not exceed 30 centimetres;

(v) any ladder used for loading or unloading from the roof of the vehicle or any tail or indicator lamp or number plate fixed to a vehicle;

(vi) any spare wheel or spare wheel bracket or bumper fitted to a vehicle;

(vii) any towing hook or other fitment which does not project beyond any fitment covered by clauses (iii)to (vi).

[(3-A) [The overall length of the

construction equipment vehicle and combine harvester] , in travel shall not exceed 12.75 metres :

Provided that in the case of construction equipment vehicle with more than two axles,the length shall not exceed 18 metres.

[Provided further that in case of combine harvester exclusively used for harvesting sugarcane, the overall length in travel shall not exceed 15 metres.]

Explanation. - For the purposes of this sub-rule overall length means the length of the vehicle measured between parallel planes through the extreme projection points of the vehicle, exclusive of

(i) any fire-escape fixed to a vehicle;

(ii) any ladder used by the operator to board or alight the vehicle;

(iii) any tail or indicator lamp or number plate fixed to a vehicle;

(iv) any sphere wheel or sphere wheel bracket or bumper fitted to a vehicle;

(v) any towing hook or other fitments;

(vi) any operational attachment on front, rear or carrier chassis of construction equipment vehicle in travel mode.]

(3B) [ The overall length of puller tractor and modular hydraulic trailer combination shall not exceed 29 metres:

Provided that movement of larger combinations with more than eight axle lines shall be subject to prior approval of the concerned authorities.]

(4) The overall height of a motor vehicle measured from the surface on which the vehicle rests,

(i) in the case of a vehicle other than a double-decked [transport vehicle] , shall not exceed 3.8 metres;

(ii) [ in the case of a double decked transport vehicle, shall not exceed 4.75 metres;

(ii-a) in the case of tractor-trailer goods vehicle, shall not exceed 4.20 metres;]

(iib) [ in the case of modular hydraulic trailer or combination of such modular hydraulic trailers, shall not exceed 4.75 metres;]

(iii) [in the case of a laden trailer carrying ISO series 1 Freight Container or in the case of fabricated containerised motor vehicle, shall not exceed 4.52 metres] :

Provided that the provisions of clauses (i) to (iii)shall not apply to fire-escape tower wagons and other special purpose vehicles exempted by general or special order of registering authority.

[(4-A) The overall height of a construction equipment vehicle [or combine harvester] measured from the surface on which the vehicle rests shall not exceed 4.75 metres, while in the travel mode:

Provided that the provisions of this sub-rule shall not apply to any other special purpose attachment to the construction equipment vehicle [or combine harvester] exempted by general or special order of the registering authority.]

(5) The overhang of a tractor [or puller tractor] shall not exceed 1.85 metres.

(6) [ The overhang of the motor vehicle [other than a tractor and construction equipment vehicle] [tractor, construction equipment vehicle and combine harvester] shall not exceed 60% of the wheel base.

Explanation I. - For the purpose of this rule wheel base means,

(a) in the case of vehicles with only two axles,the distance measured horizontally and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, between the centre points of the front axle and rear axle;

(b) in case of a vehicle having only three axles,and the front axle is only the steered axle, the distance measured horizontally and parallel to longitudinal axis of the vehicle between the centre of the front axle and centre point between the two rear axles;]

(c) [ in case of vehicles having more than three axles, and fitted with or without retractable axle, wheelbase shall be the distance measured between the centre of the front-most axle and the centre point of rear combination of non-steered axles.

Note:

(i) 'retractable axle' means an axle which can be raised or lowered by the axle-lift device in accordance with first indent;

(ii) 'axle-lift device' means a device permanently fitted to a vehicle for the purpose of reducing or increasing the load on the axle(s), according to the loading conditions of the vehicle, either by raising the wheels clear off the ground or lowering them to the ground or without raising the wheels off the ground (e.g., in the case of air suspension systems, or other systems), in order to reduce the wear on the tyres when the vehicle is not fully laden, or make starting (moving off) on slippery ground easier for motor vehicles or vehicle combinations, by increasing the lead on the driving axle.];

[Explanation II] . - For the purpose of this rule, overhang means the distance measured horizontally and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicles between two vertical planes at right angles to such axis passing through the two points specified hereunder:

(A) The rearmost point of the vehicle exclusive of

(i) any hood when down;

(ii) any post office letter-box, the length of which measured parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, does not exceed thirty centimetres;

(iii) any ladder forming part of a turn-table fire-escape fixed to a vehicle;

(iv) any ladder used when the vehicle is at rest for loading or unloading from the roof of the vehicle, or any tail lamp or number plate fixed to a vehicle;

(v) any spare wheel or spare wheel bracket fitted to a vehicle;

(vi) any luggage carrier fitted to a motor vehicle constructed solely for carriage of passengers and their effects and adapted to carry not more than seven passengers exclusive of the driver;

(vii) any towing hook or other fitment which does not project beyond any fitment mentioned in clauses (ii) to (vi);

(viii) [ any mounted implement on a 3-point linkage of a tractor:]

Provided that in the case of a stage carriage:

(a) the projection of any bumper or advertisement panel fitted at the rear of the vehicle shall not exceed fifteen centimetres;

(b) the projection in respect of an advertisement panel shall not be such as to obstruct either the vision from the rear view mirror or project through the emergency exit at the rear or both;

(B) (i) In the case of a vehicle having only two axles, one of which is not a steering axle,the centre point of that axle; or

(ii) [ in the case of a vehicle having only three axles and the front axle is the only steering axle, the centre point of the rearmost axle, irrespective of rear axle(s) being 'fixed' or 'retractable (lift axle)'.] ;

(iii) in the case of any vehicle registered in India before the commencement of these rules it shall suffice if the overhang does not exceed 7/24ths of the overall length of the vehicle;

(iv) [ in the case of a vehicle having only three axles where two front axles are steering axles, the centre point of the rearmost axle, irrespective of rear axle( s) being 'fixed' or 'retractable (lift axle)'.] ;

(v) [ in the case of a vehicle having four or more than four axles; the centre point of the rearmost axle, irrespective of rear axle(s) being 'fixed 'or 'retractable (lift axle)'.]

(vi) in any other case, a point situated on the longitudinal axis of the vehicle such that a line drawn from it at right angle to that axis will pass through the centre of the minimum turning circle of the vehicle.

[(6-A) The overhang of the construction equipment vehicle [or combine harvester] shall not exceed 7.5 metres in front or rear while in the travel mode.

[Provided that in case of a combine harvester exclusively used for harvesting sugarcane, the overhang shall not exceed 8.5 meters in rear while in travel mode.]

Explanation. - For the purpose of this sub-rule, overhang means the length/height measured horizontally and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the construction equipment vehicle [or combine harvester] between two vertical planes at right angles to such axis passing through

(i) the front most point of the vehicle and the centre point of the front axle, for the front overhang,

(ii) the rearmost point of the vehicle and centre point of the rear axle, for the rear overhang, exclusive of the parts or fitments mentioned at items (i) to (vi)of the Explanation to sub-rule (3-A).]

(7) [] No part of the vehicle other than a direction indicator, when in operation, or a driving mirror, shall project laterally more than 355 millimetres beyond the centre line of the rear wheels, in the case of a single rear wheels or more than 152 millimetres beyond the extreme outer edge of the outer tyres, in the case of dual rear wheels:

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Provided that the State Government or any authority authorised in this behalf by the State Government, if it is satisfied that it is necessary because of the nature of any road or bridge or in the interest of public safety, may prohibitor restrict the operation of a motor vehicle in a specified route or area unless such vehicle complies with the requirements specified by the State Government for such route or area.

[(7-A) No part of the construction equipment vehicle [or combine harvester] in travel mode other than a direction indicator,or a driving mirror, shall project laterally more than 300 millimetres beyond the extreme outer edge of the tyres or wheel drums regardless of single or dual tyres or rollers.]

(8) [] No motor vehicle shall be loaded in such a manner that the load or any part thereof extends,

(i) laterally beyond the side of the body;

(ii) to the front beyond the foremost part of the load body of the vehicle;

(iii) to the rear beyond the rear most part of the vehicle;

(iv) to a height beyond the limits specified in sub-rule (4):

Provided that clause (iii)shall not apply to a goods carriage when loaded with any pole or rod or indivisible load so long as the projecting part or parts do not exceed the distance of one metre beyond the rear most point of the motor vehicle.

[93-A. Overall dimension for agricultural tractors.

(1) The overall width of the agricultural tractor shall not exceed 2.6 metres.

(2) The overall length of the agricultural tractor shall not exceed 6.5 metres.

(3) The overall height of the agricultural tractor shall not exceed 3.8 metres.

(4) The overhang of the agricultural tractor shall not exceed 1.85 metres :

Provided that lateral projection up to 700 millimetres beyond the central line of the rear wheel shall be permitted.]

[93-B. Overall dimension for power tillers.

(1) The overall length of the power tiller with a riding attachment shall not exceed 3.5 metres.

(2) The overall width of the power tiller with a riding attachment including case wheelers shall not exceed 1.5 metres.

(3) The maximum overall height of the power tiller shall not exceed 2.0 metres.

(4) The overall length of the power tiller when coupled to a trailer shall not exceed 6.0 metres.

(5) The maximum overall width of the power tiller when coupled to a trailer shall not exceed 1.7 metres.

(6) The maximum overall height of the power tiller when coupled to a trailer shall not exceed 2.0 metres.]

(1) The Overall Length of the Airport Passenger Bus shall not exceed fifteen meters

(2) The Overall Width of the Airport Passenger Bus shall not exceed 3.2 meters.

Explanation. - For the purposes of this rule, the term "Airport Passenger Bus (Tarmac Bus)" means the Bus having doors on both sides which is exclusively used for the carrying the passengers from airport terminal to and from the aircraft and plying on the air side on the Air port terminal with maximum speed not exceeding thirty kilometre per hour.]

Size, nature and condition of tyres

[(1) [Every motor vehicle including agricultural tractor and its trailer] [and the combine harvester and modular hydraulic trailers] shall be fitted with pneumatic tyres and every construction equipment vehicle, other than steel drum rollers of vibratory compactors or compactor rollers or road roller or a track laying vehicle, shall be fitted with pneumatic tyres or solid rubber tyres.]

(2) The pneumatic tyres of [a motor vehicle including agricultural tractor and its trailer] [and the combine harvester] shall be kept properly inflated and in good and sound condition.

(3) For the purpose of sub-rule (2), a tyre shall not be deemed to be of good and sound condition if

(i) any of the fabric of its casing is exposed by wear of the tread or by any unvulcanised cut or abrasion in any of its parts; or

(ii) it shows signs of incipient failure by local deformation or swelling; or

(iii) it has been patched or repaired by an outside gaiter or patch other than a vulcanised repair;

(iv) [ the Non-Skid Depth (NSD), shall not be less than 0.8 mm in the case of two-wheeler and three-wheeler and 1.6 mm in the case of other motor vehicles, below the Tread Wear Indicator (TWI) embedded in tyres at the time of manufacture:]

Provided that the requirement specified in clause (iii) shall not apply to a temporary repair effected to enable the vehicle to be moved to the nearest place where the tyre can be repaired or replaced:

Provided further that where a motor vehicle, other than road roller or track laying vehicle, is not fitted with pneumatic tyres, it shall not be used in a public place unless it is fitted with shoes or other suitable device so that plying of such vehicle does not damage the road:

[Provided also that the requirements of the Non-Skid Depth (NSD) and Tread Wear Indicator (TWI)specified in clause (iv) shall not be applicable for the agricultural tractor tyres.]

[(1) The tyres including radial tyres used on all motor vehicles manufactured or imported on and after the 1st day of April, 2006, other than agricultural tractors, construction equipment vehicles [or a combine harvester] and power tillers shall comply with the requirements specified in is: 15627-2005 or [IS: 15633-2005 or IS: 15636-2005 applicable] :

Provided that the selection and fitment of tyres for motor vehicles manufactured or imported on and from the 1st day of April, 2006 shall be in accordance with AIS:050:2004 in the case of two and three-wheelers and AIS:051:2004 in the case other motor vehicles, till such time the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986):

Provided further that Central Institute of Road Transport, Pune and any other agency which may be authorised by Central Government from time to time can carry tests for verification against AIS:044:2004 for tyres for the purposes of rule 126.]

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[[(2-A) The size of the tyres of a construction equipment vehicle] specified in column (1) of the Table below shall have a ply rating specified in the corresponding entry in column (2) of the said Table in respect of maximum weight permitted to be carried by such tyre specified in the corresponding entry in column (3) thereof:

Provided that the maximum safe load for single axle with two or more tyres shall not exceed 10.2 tonnes.]

Off-The-Road Service Conventional and

Wide Base Diagonal Ply Tyres

Table

Note.- [1.] The load rating for tyres not covered by the above Table may be notified by the Central Government as and when such tyres are introduced on construction equipment vehicles, and until these are notified, the provisional load rating declared by the construction equipment vehicle manufacturer may be certified by the certifying test agency referred to in rule 126.]

2. [ The maximum axle loading capacities shall be verified based on the safe loading capacities of the tyres. In cases where the axle load exceed 10.2 tonnes, the vehicle manufacturer shall ask the user to seek the prior permission of the concerned Regional or State Transport Authorities in whose jurisdiction the construction equipment vehicle is expected to ply depending upon the conditions of roads/bridges, where deemed fit. Such construction equipment vehicles whose axle load exceeds 10.2 tonnes shall display permanently on the vehicle a placard indicating NOT FOR PLYING ON ROADS. These conditions shall be mentioned in the certificate, issued by the testing agencies referred to in the rule 126,where the axle load exceeds 10.2 tonnes.]

(3) No tyre shall have a ply rating more than 20, for applications of on-highway and such ply rating shall not be prescribed by either vehicle manufacturer or employed by vehicle user on this class of vehicle.

(4) Check on sub-rule (3) of rule 95 on commercial vehicles will be conducted by the authority indicated in sub-rule (1) of rule 126, while conducting the checks.

(5) [ Every tyre manufacturer shall, in addition to any trade mark or size of the tyre, also emboss on it the following, namely:

(i) Week and year code or month and year code of manufacture; and

(ii) maximum load carrying capacity.]

(6) [ In the case of Indian manufactured vehicles and imported vehicles (new and old), the size of tyres if included in the International Standards, namely,ECE, JATMA, ETRTO and T RA besides Bureau of Indian Standards may also be accepted under this rule:

Provided that the following conditions shall be complied with :

(i) that testing agencies referred to in rule 126 shall satisfy themselves about the load and speed rating of the tyre with reference to the Indian conditions;

(ii) that the test report/certificate issued by the testing agency of the country of origin shall be verified for acceptance by the testing agency referred to in rule 126;

(iii) that for tubeless tyres fitted on imported vehicles confirming to conditions(i) and (ii) shall also be allowed.]

(7) [ Temporary use spare wheel or tyre and Run Flat Tyre for vehicles of categories M1and N1, if they are different from the normal tyre used on the vehicle shall conform to AIS 110: 2009, as amended from time to time, till the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986).]

[95-A. Size and ply rating of tyres for agricultural tractor.

(1) The tyre of the agricultural tractor shall have load carrying capacity as may be specified by the tyre manufacturer, subject to the condition that the maximum load specified by the agricultural tractor manufacturer shall not be greater than the load permitted by the tyre manufacturer.

(2) The agricultural tractor manufacturer shall select only that rim size as recommended by the tyre manufacturer.

Note.- For compliance to the above two sub-rules, the following shall be referred to IS:13154-1991 as amended from time to time Tyres for agricultural tractor, implements and power tillers. In case a particular size of tyre is not listed in IS: 13154-1991, any equivalent International Standard like Economic Commission of Europe (ECE),Japanese Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association(JATMA), European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO), The Tyre and Rim Association Inc. (T RA) and Indian Tyre Technical Advisory Committee (ITTAC), etc., shall be accepted.]

[95-B. Size and ply rating of tyres for power tillers.

(1) The tyre should have load carrying capacity as specified by the tyre manufacturer, however, the maximum load specified by the power tiller manufacturer shall not be greater than that permitted by the tyre manufacturer.

(2) The power tiller manufacturer shall select there commended/preferred rim sizes only, as suggested by the tyre manufacturer.

Note.- For compliance to this rule, the following standards shall be referred to, namely:

(i) IS:13154 -1991,as amended from time to time-Tyre for agricultural tractor, implement and power tillers.

(ii) In case a particular size of tyre is not listed in IS:13154 -1991, as amended from time to time, any equivalent International Standard like ECE, JATMA, ETRTO, TNRA,ITTAC, etc.]

[95C. Size and ply rating of tyres for modular hydraulic trailers - (1) The tyres including radial tyres used on modular hydraulic trailers shall be in accordance with IS 15636: 2005 as amended from time to time.

(2) The tyre of modular hydraulic trailers shall have load carrying capacity as specified by the tyre manufacturer, however, the maximum load specified by the modular hydraulic trailers manufacturer shall not be greater than that permitted by the tyre manufacturer.

(3) The modular hydraulic trailer manufacturer shall select the recommended or preferred rim sizes only, as suggested by the tyre manufacturer and the wheel rims shall confirm to IS 9438:1980.

Note:- For compliance to this rule, any equivalent national or international standards such as Indian Standards (IS), Automotive Industry Standard (AIS), ECE (Economic Commission of Europe), Japan Automobile Tyre Manufacturers Association (JATMA), European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO), Tyre and Rim Association Inc. (TRA), Indian Tyre Technical Advisory Committee (ITT'AC), etc., may be referred.

The Hydraulic Modular Trailer with specified Gross Vehicle Weight or maximum load carrying capacity shall be subjected to minimum hundred kilometres run preferably on plain roads with speed less than ten kilometres per hour.]

Brakes, steering gears,safety glass and windscreen wipers

[(1) Every motor vehicle, other than a motor cycle, three-wheeled invalid carriage, trailer or a road roller shall be equipped with two independent and efficient braking systems, namely, the parking brake and foot operated service brake:

Provided that a motorcycle and three-wheeled invalid carriage shall be equipped with the independent and efficient braking systems, either both hand operated or one foot operated and the other hand operated.]

(2) The braking system shall be of strength capable of stopping the vehicle within the distance specified in sub-rule (8) and of holding it at rest in all conditions and all such brakes at all time be properly connected and maintained in efficient condition.

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(3) In every motor vehicle [other than agricultural tractors,] the brakes operated by one of the means of operation shall act directly upon the wheel and not through the transmission gear.

(4) [ Every motor vehicle manufactured on and after the 1st day of April, 2006 shall have a braking system whose performance shall conform to the following Indian Standard, namely :

(i) for [two wheelers, three wheelers, E-rickshaw and E-cart] IS:14664:1999, as amended from time to time.

(ii) all motor vehicles, other than two-wheelers,three-wheelers, trailers, semi-trailers, construction equipment vehicles, [two wheelers, three wheelers , E-rickshaw and E-cart] , IS:11852 (Part 1): 2001, 11852 (Part2): 2001, 11852 (Part 3): 2001, 11852 (Part 4): 2001, 11852 (Part 5): 2001,11852 (Part 6) : 2001, 11852 (Part 7): 2001 and 11852 (Part 8): 2001, as amended from time to time:

[(4 A). Notwithstanding anything contained in clause (i) of sub-rule (4),-

(a) New vehicle models of category L2 with;

(i) engine capacity ≤ 125 cc;

(ii) maximum continuous rated or net power ≤ 11kw; and

(iii) power/weight ratio ≤ 0.1 kw/kg,

manufactured on and after the 1st April, 2018 shall be fitted with anti-lock braking system or combined braking system conforming to IS: 14664: 2010;

(b) Existing vehicle models of category L2 with :

(i) engine capacity ≤ 125 cc;

(ii) maximum continuous rated or net power ≤ 11kw; and

(iii) power/weight ratio ≤ 0.1 kw/kg,

manufactured on and after the 1st April, 2019 shall be fitted with anti-lock braking system or combined braking system conforming to IS: 14664: 2010:

Provided that all other category of two wheeled vehicles which does not fall in the criteria as mentioned above in clause (a) and (b) shall be fitted with anti-lock braking system conforming to IS: 14664: 2010 on and after the 1st April, 2018 for new vehicle models and on and after the 1st April, 2019 for existing vehicle models.]

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[Provided that] IS: 11852:2003 (Part 9) shall be applicable for vehicles manufactured on and after the 1st day of October, 2006 fitted with Anti-Lock Braking System.]

(4B) [ The motor vehicles of category M1 and M2 shall-

(i) on and after the 1st April 2018, in the case of new models; and

(ii) on and after the 1st April 2019, in the case of all models.

be fitted with Anti-lock braking systems as per IS: 15986:2015, specifications in case of Category M1 vehicles and per IS: 11852:2003 (Part -9), specifications in case of Category M2 vehicles.]

(5) Except in the case of a motor cycle, the braking system or one of the braking systems of a motor vehicle shall be so constructed and maintained that it can be so set as effectively to prevent at least two, or in the case of a motor vehicle having three wheels, at least one of the wheels from revolving when the vehicle is left unattended.

(6) The braking system or part thereof which functions in the aforesaid manner shall be known as parking brake and where such a parking brake is designed to be operated by hand, it shall be known as hand-brake.

(7) [(a) In the case of motor vehicles, other than three-wheelers of gross vehicle weight not exceeding 1000 kgs. and motor cycles, the service brake shall be acting on all the wheels of the vehicle.

(b) In case of three-wheelers of gross vehicle weight not exceeding 1000 kgs. if the foot operated brake does not act on all the wheels, the following conditions shall be fulfilled, namely:

(i) the foot operated brake shall act on the two wheels which are on the same axle, and

(ii) in addition to the parking brake, there shall be an independent brake acting on the other wheel of the vehicle with an independent hand-operated control.

(c) In the case of motor cycles, the braking system operated with the foot or left hand shall act at least on the rear wheel and the brake operated by right hand at least on the front wheel.

(d) In the case of agricultural tractors, the braking system shall act as on both the rear wheels, either directly or through the transmission gear.]

(8) [ The service braking system in the case of vehicle other than three-wheelers and motorcycles, and the braking system operated by one of the means of operation other than the parking brake in the case of three-wheelers and motor cycles shall be capable to bring the vehicles to halt within the distance specified in the following Table when tested in accordance to the condition prescribed correspondingly in the Table. The test shall be conducted on a dry level hard road in good condition. During the test the accelerator control shall be fully released and in the case of vehicles with manual gear shifting control, the top gear and the clutch shall be engaged.]

For the purpose of this test for vehicles other than motor cycles the unladen means the vehicle is without any load and shall carry only the driver and another person for specific purpose of supervising the test, and the instruments, if any. In the case of motor cycles, the unladen means that vehicle will carry only the single rider and the measuring instrument, if any.

(9) [ The following category of vehicles shall be fitted with Anti-Lock Braking System conforming to IS:11852:2003 (Part 9):]

(i) N2 [***] category of vehicles other than tractor-trailer combination manufactured on and after the 1st day of October, 2006 meant for carrying hazardous goods and liquid petroleum gas;

(ii) [ new models of M3 and N3 categories of vehicles manufactured on and after the 1st April, 2015;]

(iii) [ existing models of M3 and N3 categories of vehicles manufactured on and after the 1st October, 2015]

(iv) [ the following categories of vehicles manufactured prior to the dates specified in clauses (ii) and (iii) shall be fitted with Anti-lock Braking System conforming to IS: 11852:2003 (Part 9)-

(a) N3 categories of vehicles other than tractor-trailer combination manufactured on and after the 1st day of October, 2006 meant for carrying hazardous goods and liquid petroleum gas;

(b) N3 categories of vehicles manufactured on and after the 1st day of October, 2007, that are double decked transport vehicles;

(c) N3 categories of vehicles manufactured on and after the 1st day of October, 2007, that are used as tractor-trailer combinations;

(d) M3 categories of buses that ply on All India Tourist Permit, manufactured on and after the 1st day of October, 2007.]

[96-A. Brakes for construction equipment vehicle.

(1) Construction equipment vehicle with hydrostatic transmission shall employ either hand or foot operated hydrostatic braking system both for service and parking brake system acting at least on two wheels on the same axle or drum.]

(2) The braking system shall be of a strength capable of stopping the vehicle within the distance specified in sub-rule (8) and of holding it at rest in all conditions, and all such brakes shall at all times be properly conducted and maintained in efficient condition.

(3) In every construction equipment vehicle, other than those having hydrostatic transmission, the brakes operated by any of the means of operation shall act directly upon the wheel or at a suitable location in the power train provided that such an action does not dis couple, disengage or isolate the braking action from the wheels.

(4) Every construction equipment vehicle which manufactured on or after the commencement of the Motor Vehicles (Sixth Amendment) Rules,2000, shall have a braking system whose performance shall [conform to the test and stopping distance formula as specified in sub-rule (7)] .

(5) The braking system or one of the braking systems of construction equipment vehicle, shall be so constructed and maintained that it can effectively prevent at least two wheels or drums from revolving when the vehicle is left unattended and it shall be designed to be applied through hand or foot or automatically when engine is not running.

(6) In the case of construction equipment vehicles with four or more than four wheels, the service brake shall work on at least two wheels of the vehicle.

(7) [ The service braking system of the construction equipment vehicle shall be capable of bringing the vehicle to a halt within the stopping distance as calculated by the formula given below, when tested in unladen condition and attachment carry position at a speed corresponding to 80 percent. of the design maximum speed. The test shall be conducted in the forward direction of travel on a dry level hard road in good condition and during the test the acceleration control or travel shall be fully released and in the case of vehicle with manual gear shifting control, the top gear and the clutch shall be engaged.]

Stopping Distance Formula

S − 0.15v + (V2/130),

Where S is the Stopping distance in metres,

V is the test speed corresponding to 80% of design maximum speed in Km/h.,

Control force F - 700 Newtons.

Explanation. - For the purposes of this sub-rule, unladen means the construction equipment vehicle in travel mode without any load except the driver and another person for the specific purpose of supervising the test and the instruments, if any:

Provided that while the stopping distance formula mentioned above remain unchanged, the construction equipment using hydrostatic transmission, the brake test shall be performed by positioning the gear change lever to the neutral position.

[[96-B. High Speed Braking Requirements] .

For high speed braking, the following test procedure shall be followed, namely:

(a) in the case of Category M-1, the P type, service brake test as defined under IS : 11852-2001Part 3, shall be carried out in the engine connected mode at a test speed of 120 km/h or at 80% of the design maximum speed of the vehicle, whichever is lower.

(b) the stopping distance requirements shall be according to the following formula, namely:

S − 0.1 V + (V2/130):

where, S is the Stopping Distance in mtrs.

V is the test speed in km/h, and

Control force - 500 Newtons.

Provided that this sub-rule shall be applicable in case of new vehicles yet to be type approved after six months, and in case of already type approved vehicles, twelve months,from the date of the commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Third Amendment) Rules, 2002.]

[96-C. Brakes for agricultural tractor.

The braking system of the agricultural tractor shall conform to IS: 12061-1994 and IS: 12207-1999, as amended from time to time.]

[96-D. Braking requirements for power tillers.

The power tillers when coupled to a trailer shall meet the following requirements, namely :-

(i) the brake test for the power tiller coupled to a trailer shall be carried out with a gross combination weight not exceeding 1.5 tons as declared by the manufacturer;

(ii) The brake test shall be conducted at a speed of 15 km/h to meet the stopping distance requirement of 7.5 metres with the pedal effort not exceeding 600N;

(iii) The trailer coupled to the power tiller shall be fitted with a parking brake capable of holding the combination on anup-slope and down-slope gradient of 12%.]

[96-E. Brakes for combine harvester. - (1) The brake test shall be conducted in forwarded direction on dry hard road in good condition with the clutch disengage and cutter bar trailer with header assembly attached to reel of combine harvester.

(2) The service braking system of the unladen combine harvester shall be capable of bringing the vehicle to a halt within a specified stopping distance when brake is applied at the standard test speed as mentioned in the Table below:

Table

Maximum pedal force should not be more than 600 N.]

(1) [[Every trailer including modular hydraulic trailer] , other than a tractor-drawn trailer, having five hundred kilogrammes and more of weight] shall have an efficient braking system which are capable of being applied when it is being drawn,

(i) in the case of trailer having not more than two axles, to at least all the wheels of one axle; or

(ii) in the case of a trailer having more than two axles, to at least all the wheels of two axles:

Provided that the braking system shall be so constructed that it is not rendered ineffective by the non-rotation of the engine of the drawing vehicle.

(2) The provision of sub-rule (1) shall not apply to,

(i) any land implement drawn by a motor vehicle;

(ii) any trailer designed for use and used by a local authority for street cleansing or by the fire service for fire fighting,which does not carry any load other than its necessary gear and equipment;

(iii) any disabled vehicle which is being drawn by a motor vehicle in consequence of its disablement.

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[Provided that every agricultural trailer manufactured on or after the 1st February, 2016 shall meet the following requirements for compliance to agricultural trailer brake system as per AIS:043-2005 specification, as amended from time to time, namely:-

(a) fitment of the hydraulic braking system or inertia over-run braking system such as foundation brake (drum or disc, etc.) actuation systems on the the trailer including the proportional or control valve;

(b) type approval of agricultural trailer braking system requirements as per AIS-043-2005, as amended from time to time.]

(1) The steering gear of every motor vehicle shall be maintained in good and sound condition,free from back-lash exceeding 30 degrees on the steering wheel, [all ball joints connecting the steering linkage,] shall be protected by rubber caps and where the connections are secured with bolts or pins, the bolts or pins shall be effectively locked.

(2) [ On and after the 1st day of April 2019, the steering gear of motor vehicles of categories L,M and N, shall conform to the Indian Standard IS: 12222-2011, as amended from time to time.]

(3) [ [On and after 1st May, 2003] , the steering effort of all motor vehicles other than three-wheelers not fitted with steering wheel, motor cycles, [and invalid carriages] manufactured shall conform to the Indian Standard IS: 11948-1999, as amended from time to time.]

[Provided that on and after the 1st day of April, 2019 the steering effort of all motor vehicles other than three wheelers not fitted with steering wheel, motor cycles and invalid carriages manufactured, shall conform to the Indian Standard IS: 11948-2010, as amended from time to time]

(4) [ Every heavy passenger motor vehicle manufactured after expiry of six months from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2000(including the date of such commencement), shall be fitted with power steering gears.]

(5) [ The power steering shall be fitted in,

(a) the Category N3 multi-axle vehicles on and from 1st May, 2004; and

(b) other than multiaxle vehicles of Category N3 on and from 1st December, 2004.]

[98-A. Steering gears for construction equipment vehicles.

(1) The steering system of every construction vehicle shall be maintained in good and sound condition, with backlash not exceeding 30 degrees on the steering wheel when tested with the engine running; ball-joints connecting the steering linkage of the mechanical steering system shall be protected by rubber caps and where the connections are secured with bolts or pins, the bolts or pins shall be effectively locked; in the case of hydrostatic steering system the moving parts shall be effectively sealed and protected from dust ingress.

(2) The steering system of the construction equipment vehicle shall be adequately designed to ensure efficient and effective control of the vehicle under all the driving conditions and shall be so constructed as to conform to the Indian Standards IS: 12222-(1987), as modified from time to time.

(3) The steering effort of the construction equipment vehicles during normal unladen operation shall not exceed 11.7 kg push/pull for hydrostatic steering system and 20 kg for manual steering wheel system when evaluated as per clauses 5.1 to 5.4 of Indian Standards IS: 11948-(1986) as specified by the Bureau of Indian Standards.]

[98-B. Steering Gears for agricultural tractors.

(1) The steering gear of agricultural tractor shall be maintained in good and sound condition,free from backlash exceeding 30 degrees on the steering wheels. All ball joints connecting the steering linkage shall be protected by rubber caps and where the connections are secured with bolts, or pins, the bolts or pins shall be effectively locked.

(2) The turning circle diameter and turning circle clearance diameter of every agricultural tractor shall conform to IS: 11859-1986, as amended from time to time.

(3) The steering effort requirement of agricultural tractor shall conform to Automotive Industry Standard (AIS): 042 as amended from time to time, till such time the corresponding BIS standard is notified.]

[98-C. Steering gear for power tillers.

The turning circle diameter and the turning clearance circle diameter of power tillers coupled to trailers, when measured as per IS:12222:1987, as amended from time to time, shall not exceed 10 metres.]

[98-D. Steering gears for combine harvester. - (1) The turning clearance circle diameter of combine harvester, coupled to the trailer for header assembly, if any, when measured as per IS: 11859-2004, as amended from time to time, shall not exceed 20 meters, without brake condition.

(2) The steering effort requirement of combine harvester shall conform to AIS : 042-2004, as amended from time to time, till such time the corresponding Bureau of Indian Standard is notified.]

Every [motor vehicle including [construction equipment vehicle, agricultural tractor and combine harvester] and agriculture tractor] other than a motor cycle and three-wheeled invalid carriages, shall be capable of moving under its own power [in the reverse direction also] :

[Provided that power tillers with a riding attachment and power tillers coupled to trailers shall be capable of moving under its own power in the reverse direction also.]

(1) The glass of windscreens and the windows of every motor vehicle [other than agricultural tractors] shall be of safety glass:

Provided that in the case of three-wheelers and vehicles with hood and side covers, the windows maybe of [acrylic or plastic transparent sheet.]

Explanation. - For the purpose of this rule,

(i) safety glass means glass [conforming to the specifications of the Bureau of Indian Standards or any International Standards [* * *] ] and so manufactured or treated that if fractured, it does not fly or break into fragments capable of causing severe cuts;

(ii) any windscreen or window at the front of the vehicle, the inner surface of which is at an angle [more than thirty degrees] to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle shall be deemed to face to the front.

(2) [ The glass of the windscreen and rear window of every motor vehicle shall be such and shall be maintained in such a condition that the visual transmission of light is not less than 70%. The glasses used for side windows are such and shall be maintained in such condition that the visual transmission of light is not less than 50%,and shall conform to Indian Standards [IS : 2553 Part 21992] ;]

(3) [ The glass of the front windscreen of every motor vehicle [other than two-wheelers and agricultural tractors] manufactured after three years from the coming into force of the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 1993 shall be made of laminated safety glass :

[Provided that on and from three months after the commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment)Rules, 1999, the glass of the front windscreen of every motor vehicle other than two-wheelers and agricultural tractors shall be made of laminated safety glass conforming to the Indian Standards IS: 2553Part 21992.]

Explanation. - For the purpose of these sub-rules laminated safety glass shall mean two or more pieces of glass held together by an intervening layer or layers of plastic materials. The laminated safety glass will crack and break under sufficient impact, but the pieces of the glass tend to adhere to the plastic material and do not fly, and if a hole is produced, the edges would be less jagged than they would be in the case of an ordinary glass.

[(3-A) The glass of the front windscreen of a construction equipment vehicle manufactured after 3years from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Sixth Amendment) Rules, 2000 shall be made of laminated safety glass.]

(3B) [ The glass of the front wind screen of a combine harvester shall be made of laminated safety glass.]

(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in this rule if the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary and expedient to do so in public interest, it may, by order published in the Official Gazette,exempt [any motor vehicle including construction equipment vehicle] for use by any person, from the provisions of this rule.]

(1) An efficient power operated [* * *] windscreen wiper shall be fitted to every motor vehicle having a windscreen, other than three-wheeled invalid carriage [and motor cycles] . ]

(2) One year from the date of commencement of Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 1993, [all motor vehicles other than three-wheelers,motor cycles and invalid carriages [manufactured on and after 1st January, 2003in respect of Category M1 vehicles, and in respect of other vehicles, on and after 1st May, 2003] , having a wind screen shall be fitted with a wind screen wiping system which shall conform to the requirements laid down in the following standards, as amended from time to time, till such time the corresponding Bureau of Indian Standards specifications are notified :

(i) [IS: 15804-2008] , in the case of M-1 category of vehicles

(ii) [IS: 15802-2008] , in the case of other vehicles.]

[(2-A) [All construction equipment vehicles and combine harvesters] having windscreen shall be fitted with an efficient power operated windscreen wiping system. The windscreen wiping system shall conform to the requirements of the standards as may be specified from time to time under these rules.]

(2B) [ On and after 1st April, 2015, all agricultural tractors having wind screen shall conform to AIS 011/2001, as amended from time to time till such time the corresponding Bureau of Indian Standards specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986).]

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- [(1) The signal to turn to the right or to the left shall be given by electrically operated direction indicator lamps on all motor vehicles including [construction equipment vehicles and the combined harvester, and such construction equipment vehicles and combined harvester] be fitted and maintained so that the following conditions are met, namely :

(i) The direction indicator lamps shall be of amber colour which are illuminated to indicate the intention to turn, by a light flashing at the rate of not less than 60 and not more than 120 flashes per minute.

(ii) The light emitted by the lamp when in operation shall be clearly visible from both front and rear of the vehicle.

(iii) The minimum illuminated area of each direction indicator shall be 60 square centimetres:

Provided that nothing contained in this sub-rule shall apply to L1 category of motor cycles.]

(2) [ On all vehicles other than motor cycles, [the intention to stop the vehicle (other than construction equipment [and the combined harvester] vehicle having hydrostatic brakes)] shall be indicated by two electrical stop lamps which shall be red in colour and shall be fitted one on each left and right-hand sides at the rear of the vehicle. The stop lamps shall light up on the actuation of the service brake control. In the case of motor cycle, the intention to stop the vehicle shall be indicated by one stop lamp at the rear which shall light up on the actuation of the control operating the brakes on the rear wheels.]

(3) One year from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 1993, the stop lamp of every motor cycle shall be so designed and fitted that it will light up on actuation of any of the controls which actuate the brakes on any wheel.

(4) [ In the case of modular hydraulic trailer,-

(i) the intention to stop shall be indicated by two electrical stop lamps which shall be red in color and shall be fitted one each on left and right hand sides at the rear of the vehicle;

(ii) the stop lamps shall light up on the actuation of the service brake control of the puller tractor;

(iii) at least two direction indicators of amber colour shall be fitted, which are illuminated to indicate intention to turn by a light and the minimum illuminated area of each indicator shall be 60 sq.cm.]

(1) A direction indicator shall be fitted and every direction indicator shall be so designed and fitted that [the driver of the vehicle including a construction equipment vehicle] [and combine harvester] when in his driving seat is aware that it is operating correctly.

(2) [ One year from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 1993, [every motor vehicle including a construction equipment vehicle] [and combine harvester] other than [* * *] motor cycles shall be equipped with such a device that when the vehicle is in an immobilised condition all the direction indicators flash together giving hazard warning to other road users.]

[(1) Every motor vehicle manufactured on and after the 1st day of April,2006, including trailers and semi-trailers, other than three-wheelers and motorcycles shall be fitted with two red reflectors, one each on both sides at their rear. Every motor cycle shall be fitted with at least one red reflex reflector at the rear :]

[Provided that in respect of the vehicles of-

(i) Category N-1 and Category N-2, 3.5 tonnes and above but less than 7.5 tonnes Gross Vehicle Weight, manufactured on and after 1stday of April, 2009, shall be affixed at the front with a white-reflective tape and at the rear with a red reflective tape running across the width of the body and the tapes affixed at front and rear shall be not less than 20 mm width and shall conform to the requirement of Annexures 4, 5and 6 of AIS:090-2005 till the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986).

(ii) Category N-3 and Category N-2, 7.5 tonnes and above Gross Vehicle Weight, manufactured on and after 1st day of April, 2009, shall be affixed at the front with a white reflective tape running across the width of the body and the tape affixed at the front shall not be less than 50 mm width and shall conform to the requirement of Annexures 4, 5 and 6 of AIS:090-2005till the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986).

(iii) Category N-3 including trailers or semi-trailers and Category N-2, 7.5 tonnes and above GVW along with trailers or semi-trailers, manufactured on and after 1st day of April, 2009, shall be affixed with reflective contour marking at the rear and side in accordance with AIS:090 -2005 till the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986).

(iv) Category M-2 and M-3, manufactured on and after1st October, 2009, shall be affixed at the front with white reflective tape and at the rear with red reflective tape running across the width of the body and the sides of M3 category vehicles shall be affixed with yellow reflective tape running across the length of the body but tapes so affixed shall not be less than 50 mm width and shall conform to Annexures 4, 5and 6 of AIS: 090-2005, till the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986).]

(2) Every goods carriage vehicle including trailers and semi-trailers other than three-wheeler [* * *] shall be fitted with two white reflectors one each at the extreme right and left bottom corners in the front of the vehicle and facing to the front. The reflecting area of each reflector shall not be less than 28.5 sq. centimetres, in the case of vehicles with overall length of more than 6 metres, and not less than 7 sq. centimetres in case of other vehicles.

(3) [ All trailers including semi-trailers, other than those drawn by three-wheeled tractors [* * *] shall be fitted with the following reflex reflectors, namely,

(i) two white reflex reflectors in the front, one each at the right and left corners at a height not exceeding 1500 mm above the ground,

(ii) two red reflex reflectors in the rear, one each at the right and left corners at a height not exceeding 1500 mm above the ground, and

(iii) the area of the reflectors referred to above shall not be less than 28.5 sq. cm. in the case of trailers with overall length exceeding 6 metres and shall not be less than 7 sq.cm. in case of other trailers.]

(4) [ On and after expiry of one year from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles(Amendment) Rules, 1999, the reflectors referred to in this rule and in rule110 shall be of reflex type conforming to [AIS:057:2005 till the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986(63 of 1986)] . ]

(5) [ On and from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1993, every motor vehicle and trailer of length exceeding 6 metres shall be fitted with two amber coloured reflex reflectors on each left hand and right hand of the vehicle, one set as close to the front end as possible and the other set as close to the rear end as possible. The height of the side reflectors above the ground shall not be more than 1500 mm. The area of each reflector shall not be less than 28.5 sq. cm.:

Provided that in case the distance between the two side reflectors is more than 3 metres, additional intermediate side reflectors shall be fitted so that the distance between any adjacent side reflector is not more than 3 metres.]

[[104A. Fitment of reflectors on construction equipment vehicles and combine harvester.

All construction equipment vehicles and combine harvester shall be fitted with ]

(i) two white reflex reflectors in the front of the vehicle on each side and visible to on-coming vehicles from the front at night;

[Provided that in case of combine harvester, the height of front white reflex-reflector shall not be more than 2100 mm above the ground in the case of unobstructed vision from the front and the implement or device shall not obstruct the visibility of the front reflex-reflectors to the oncoming vehicles;]

(ii) two red reflectors in the rear of the vehicle,one each at right and left corners, at a height not exceeding 1500 mm above the ground in the case of unobstructed vision from the rear and the implement or device shall not obstruct the visibility of the reflectors to the following vehicle;

[Provided that in case of combine harvester, the height shall not exceed 2100 mm above the ground;]

(iii) two sets of amber coloured side reflex reflectors, one each on left hand and right hand sides of the vehicle, one set as close to the front end and the other set as close to the rear end as possible to the basic machine without attachments and if the distance between the two amber side reflex reflectors is more than 3 metres, additional intermediate amber side reflex reflectors shall be fitted so that the distance between any adjacent amber side reflex reflector is not more than 3 metres :

[Provided that the fitment of reflex reflectors on the implements such as booms of cranes and arms of shovels, shall not be mandatory. However, wherever possible the fitment of these reflectors may be done considering the working environment/nature of these machines in the fields;]

(iv) the reflecting area of each reflex reflector shall not be less than 28.5 sq. cms;

(v) the construction equipment vehicle [and combine harvestor] shall befitted with a retro-reflective tape or retro-reflective paint of not less than20 millimetres width, running across the width of the body at the front and rear, and the colour of the reflective tape or reflective paint shall be white at the front and red at the rear;

(vi) the reflectors referred to in this sub-rule, shall be of reflex type conforming to Indian Standards IS:8339 specified by the Bureau of Indian Standards;

(vii) the retro-reflective tape and paint shall be as per clause 801 and 803 of Ministry of Surface Transport (Roads Wing) specifications for Road and Bridge works (3rd Revision,1995) as amended from time to time.]

[104-B. Fitment of reflectors for agricultural tractors.

(1) Every agricultural tractor manufactured on and after the 1st day of April, 2006 shall be fitted with two non-triangular red reflectors of not less than 7 sq. cm reflecting area one each on both sides at the rear.

(2) The reflectors referred in sub-rule (1) of this rule shall be of the reflex type conforming to AIS:057:2005 till the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986).

104.

-C. Fitment of reflectors on power tillers.

(1) On and from one year from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2005, every power tiller shall be fitted with two white reflex reflectors of not less than7 sq. cm reflecting area in the front of the vehicle one on each side and visible to oncoming vehicles from the front at night, conforming to AIS : 057 : 2005 till corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986).

(2) In the case of trailers attached to power tillers, two red reflectors of not less than 7 sq.cm reflecting area in the rear side, one each at right and left corners, at a height not exceeding 1500 mm above the ground shall also be fitted.]

Every modular hydraulic trailer shall be fitted with two red reflective tapes having width not less than 50 mm at the rear and front and amber reflective tape having width not less than 50 mm on the sides, conforming to AIS: 090:2005, as amended from time to time, till the corresponding Bureau of Indian Standard specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986).

(2) Every modular hydraulic trailer shall be fitted with two red reflective tapes having area not less than 28.5 sq. cm on the sides one set as close to the front end and the other set as close to the rear end as possible, conforming to AIS:057:2005, as amended from time to time till the corresponding Bureau of Indian Standard specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986).

(3) Every modular hydraulic trailer shall be fitted with rear marking plate confirming to AIS-089.]

- [(1) Save as hereinafter provided, every motor vehicle, while being driven in a public place, during the period half an hour after sunset and at any time when there is no sufficient light, shall be lit with the following lamps which shall render clearly discernible persons and vehicles on the road at a distance of one hundred and fifty five metres ahead:

(a) in the case of motor vehicle other than three-wheelers, three-wheeled invalid carriages and motor cycles, two or four head lamps;

(b) in the case of [* * *], three-wheelers and three-wheeled invalid carriages one or two headlamps;

(bb) [ (bb) every two wheeler manufactured on and after the 1st April, 2017, shall have one or two head lamps, conforming to the applicable standards in force for performance and installation requirements as notified by the Central Government from time to time vide according to sub-rule (1) of rule 124, which shall automatically switch on when the engine is running:

Provided that, the above condition of the head lamp being lit when the engine is running is deemed to be satisfied if daytime running lamp is provided, conforming to the applicable standards in force for performance and installation requirements as notified by the Central Government from time to time, which shall be lit automatically if the engine is running:

Provided further that the daytime running lamp shall be lit off automatically if the engine is running and the head lamp is switched on.]

(c) in the case of a sidecar attached to a motor cycle one lamp showing a white light to the front;

(d) in the case of construction equipment vehicle [and combine harvesters] , two or four lamps showing to the front white light visible from a distance of one hundred and fifty five metres ahead. ]

(2) Every such motor vehicle other than a [* * *] three-wheeler shall also carry -

(i) [two lamps (hereinafter referred to as the rear lamp) showing to the rear a red light visible in the rear from a distance of one hundred and fifty-five metres; and in the case of a motor cycle one lamp showing a red light to the rear visible from a distance of seventy-five metres] ; and

(ii) lamp, which may be the rear lamp or some other device, illuminating with a white light the whole of the registration mark exhibited [[on the rear of the vehicle including construction equipment vehicle] , [and combine harvesters] and on the side in the case of construction equipment vehicle] [and combine harvesters] so as to render it legible from a distance of fifteen metres to the rear :

Provided that when a motor vehicle is drawing another vehicle or vehicles and the distance between such vehicles does not exceed 1.5 metres, it shall be sufficient if the last drawn vehicle carries a rear lamp or a lamp illuminating the rear registration mark :

[Provided further that every construction equipment vehicle shall also carry two lamps showing to the rear red lights visible in the rear from a distance of one hundred and fifty-five metres.]

(3) [ On and from the commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 1993, all the obligatory front head lamps of a motor vehicle other than motor cycles shall be as nearly as possible of the same power and fixed at a height as specified in Indian Standards [IS: 8415-1977] (clause 4.1):

Provided that in the case of four-wheel drive cross country vehicles, the maximum height of the said front head lamps may be as per limits specified in Indian Standards [IS:8415-1977] (clause 4.1.1):

[* * *]

Provided further that on and from the commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles(Amendment) Rules, 1993, all vehicles other than three-wheelers of engine capacity less than 500 cc, motor cycles and three-wheeled invalid carriages manufactured shall be fitted with two rear lamps showing red light to the rear.]

[(3-A) On and from the commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Sixth Amendment) Rules, 2000, all the obligatory front head lamps of a construction equipment vehicle shall be as nearly as possible of the same power and fixed at a height so that front visibility is maintained and farthermost point of equipment/attachment is clearly seen by on-coming traffic.]

(3B) [ All the obligatory front head lamps of a combine harvester shall be as nearly as possible of the same power and fixed at a height so that front visibility is maintained and farthermost point of equipment or attachment is clearly seen by oncoming traffic.]

(4) The rear lamp shall be fixed either on the centre line of the vehicle or to the right hand side, and save in the case of a transport vehicle, at a height of not exceeding one metre above the ground:

[* * *]

(5) In the case of a transport vehicle, the rear light maybe fixed at such level as may be necessary to illuminate the registration mark.

(6) Every heavy goods carriage [including trailers] shall befitted with a red indicator lamp of size of thirty centimetres by ten centimetres on the extreme rear most body cross beam and in the case of a vehicle not constructed with body in the rear,the indicator lamp shall be fitted near the right rear light above the rear number plate:

[Provided that every construction equipment vehicle of an unconventional or extraordinary type in travel mode shall be fitted or installed with a red indicator lamp of size of not less than 100 square centimetres on the extreme rearmost point of the body.]

(7) [ On and from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 1999,every motor vehicle manufactured shall be fitted with at least one lamp which shall automatically be operated, throwing a white light to the rear, when the vehicle is being driven in the reverse gear.]

(8) [ In the case of vehicles, other than three-wheelers of engine capacity not exceeding 500 CC,which are attached with trailers, all the lamps required to be fitted on the rear of the vehicle shall be fitted at the rear of the trailer.]

[(8-A) On the commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Sixth Amendment) Rules, 2000, every construction equipment vehicle shall be fitted with two lamps at the rear throwing light to the rear when the vehicle is being driven in the reverse gear and there shall also be an audible warning system operating when the vehicle is being driven in the reverse gear, the audible warning system and the light being automatically operated when the vehicle is in reverse gear.]

(8B) [ Every combine harvester shall be fitted with two lamps at the rear throwing light to the rear when the vehicle is being driven in the reverse gear and there shall also be an audible warning system operating when the vehicle is being driven in the reverse gear so that the audible warning system and the light are automatically operated when the vehicle is in reverse gear.]

[(1) No head lamp showing a light to the front shall be used on any motor vehicle including agricultural tractor and construction equipment vehicle [and combine harvester] (whether fitted with single or dual head lamp) unless such lamp is so constructed, fitted and maintained that the beam of light emitted there from meet the requirements of respective safety standards notified under rule 124 and 124A.]

[* * *]

(2) [] [***]

[107. Top lights.

Every goods vehicle including trailer and semi-trailer other than three-wheelers and vehicles with overall width not exceeding 2.1 metres shall befitted with two white lights at the top right and left corners [showing white light to the front] and two red lights at the top right and [showing red light to the rear] . The lights shall remain lit when the vehicle is kept stationary on the road during night and at the time of poor visibility:

Provided that in the case of goods carriage without a full body in the rear, provision for fitting of the top light at the rear shall not be necessary.]

[107-A. Implement lights for construction equipment vehicle.

Construction equipment vehicle having implements with front overhang greater than 60% of wheelbase shall be fixed with additional implement light of amber colour at a location nearest to the extreme edge of the implement without affecting the functions of showing light in all directions and where the implement is more than 3 metres in length, additional amber coloured lamps shall be fixed at a distance of not exceeding 3 metres for the entire length of the implement:

Provided that in case of rear overhang the additional implement lights shall be in red colour.]

(1) No motor vehicle shall show a red light to the front or light other than red to rear:

Provided that the provisions of this rule shall not apply to

(i) the internal lighting of the vehicle; or

(ii) [ the amber light, if displayed by any direction indicator or as top light used on vehicle for operating within the premises such as airports, ports, mines and project sites, without going outside the said premises on to public roads;]

(iii) [ * * *]

(iv) [ the blinker type of red light with purple glass fitted to an ambulance van used for carrying patients or the warning lamps fitted on Road Ambulance in accordance with Annexure-1 of AIS-125 (Part-1)-2014;]

(v) [ * * *]

(vi) white light illuminating the rear number plate;

(vii) white light used while reversing;

(viii) plough light provided in agricultural tractors for illuminating the implements working area on the ground in agricultural field operations.

[* * *] [[Omitted '(2) Use of blue light with flasher shall be determined and notified by the State Governments at their discretion.

(3) Use of blue light with or without flasher shall be permitted as top light on vehicles escorting high dignitaries entitled to the use of red light.' by Notification No. G.S.R. 423(E), dated 1.5.2017 (w.e.f. 2.6.1989).]]

(4) Use of multi-coloured red, blue and white light shall be permitted only on vehicles specifically designated for [such emergency and disaster management duties as may be specified by the Central Government] .

[* * *] [[Omitted '(5) The State Government shall inform the Central Government regarding publication of notifications issued by the concerned State Government under sub-rule (2) and under clause (e) of the Notification No. S.O. 52(E), dated 11th January, 2002, published in the Gazette of India, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, regarding use of red light on top of vehicle being used by dignitaries.

(6) In case vehicle is not carrying dignitaries, red or blue light, as the case may be, light shall not be used and be covered by black cover.' by Notification No. G.S.R. 423(E), dated 1.5.2017 (w.e.f. 2.6.1989).]]]

(7) [ On and after the 1st April, 2018, the top lights (warning lamps) fitted on Road Ambulances shall be in accordance with AIS:125 (Part1)- 2014, as amended from time to time, for all types of ambulances specified therein, till the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986).]

[[108A. Use of red or white light on construction equipment vehicles and combine harvesters.]

No construction equipment vehicle [and combine harvesters] shall show a red light to the front or light other than red to the rear:

Provided that the provision of this rule shall not apply to:

(i) the internal lighting of the vehicle;

(ii) the amber light, if displayed by any direction indicator or top light;

(iii) white light illuminating the rear or side registration number plate;

(iv) white light used while reversing;

(v) light provided for illuminating the implements working area on the ground in off-highway or construction operations.]

The puller tractor shall be fitted with two beacon or blinking lamps, which are amber in color, one each on left and right hand side on top of the cabin

[[Every construction equipment vehicle, combine harvester and motor vehicle] other than] [* * *] motor cycles and three-wheeled invalid carriages shall be provided with one white or amber parking light on each side in the front. In addition to the front lights, two red parking lights one on each side in the rear shall be provided. The front and rear parking lights shall remain lit even when the vehicle is kept stationary on the road:

Provided that these rear lamps can be the same as the rear lamps referred to in rule 105, sub-rule (2):

[* * *] ]

[Provided also that construction equipment vehicle [and combine harvester] , which are installed with flood light lamps or spot lights at the front, rear or side of the vehicle for their off-highway or construction operations, shall have separate control for such lamps or light sand these shall be permanently switched off when the vehicle is travelling on the road.]

Every [three-wheeler] shall be fitted with one front head lamp and [two side white or amber lights] or two front lamps on the body. In addition to the front lamp or side lights, it shall be fitted with [two rear lamps showing to the rear red light] visible from a distance of 75 metres and a white light illuminating the registration mark exhibited on the rear of the vehicle so as to render it legible from a distance of 15 metres; and also two red reflex reflectors each having a reflecting area of not less than seven square centimetres :

Provided in case where these vehicles are attached with trailers, the rear fitments mentioned in this rule and direction indicator system mentioned in rule 102 shall also be provided at the rear of the trailer:]

[Provided further that fitment of one head lamp shall be applicable only in case of three-wheelers with overall width not exceeding 1400 mm and in such cases the side lights shall be amber in colour.]

No spot light or search light shall be carried on the front of any vehicle except in exceptional circumstances with the prior approval of the registering authority.

Smoke, vapour, spark, ashes, grit and oil

Every motor vehicle shall be so constructed or equipped that the exhaust gases from the engine are discharged neither downward nor to the left side of the vehicle and shall be so fitted as to allow the gases to escape to the right side or rear of the vehicle:

Provided that in the case of tankers carrying explosives and inflammable goods, the fitment of exhaust pipe shall be according to the specification of the Inspector of Explosives:

[Provided further that in the vehicles where the exhaust gases are discharged to the right of the vehicle, slight downward angle shall be permitted, provided the exhaust gases do not kick up any dust when the vehicle is stationary and engine running and in any case the angle of the pipe to the horizontal should not be more than 30degrees:

Provided also that where the exhaust gases are discharged to the left of the vehicle the inclination of exhaust pipe should not cross 30 degrees in downward and 30 degrees in left direction against the vertical plane which includes the vehicle centre line,provided the exhaust gases do not take up any dust when the vehicle is stationary and engine running:

[Provided further that in the case of agricultural tractors, vertical or horizontal] exhaust pipe may be provided and outlet of this pipe should be so directed that the driver of the tractor is not exposed to exhaust gases by locating the outlet over or to the side of head-level of the driver as per Indian Standards IS: 12239 (Part1)1988:]

[Provided also that in the case of construction equipment vehicle [and combine harvester] vertical exhaust pipe may be fitted and outlet of this pipe shall be so directed that the driver of the vehicle is not exposed to exhaust gases.]

On and from the date of commencement of this sub-rule, [no exhaust pipe of a motor vehicle including construction equipment vehicle] [and combine harvester] shall be located within a distance of 35 millimetres from the fuel line connecting to the fuel tank and engine.

The exhaust pipe of every public service vehicle shall be so fitted or shielded that no inflammable material is thrown upon it from any other part of the vehicle and that it is not likely to cause a fire through proximity to any inflammable material on the vehicle.

Emission of smoke, vapour, etc., from motor vehicles

[(1) Every motor vehicle other than motor cycles of engine capacity not exceeding 70 cc, manufactured prior to the first day of March 1990, shall be maintained in such condition and shall be so driven so as to comply with the standards prescribed in these rules.]

(2) [ On and after 1st October, 2004, every motor vehicle operating on

(i) Petrol/CNG/LPG shall comply with the idling emission standards for Carbon monoxide (CO) and Hydrocarbon (HC) given in the Table below] :-

[Table]

Petrol/CNG/LPG Driven Vehicles

Note.- The test shall be carried out using the instrument type approved as per rule 116(3) of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (CMVR) with the vehicle engine warmed u after 4 run of minimum 15 minutes on a variable course under normal traffic condition. During the test the vehicle engine shall be running at idling speed and the sampling probe shall be inserted into the vehicle exhaust system to a depth not less than 300mm. In case CO and/or HC emission values recorded during the test are not within the limits, the testing shall be discontinued and the vehicle owner shall be advised to resubmit the vehicle after repair/service.

*The idling emission standards for vehicles when operating on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), shall contain Non-Methane Hydrocarbon (NMHC) in place of Hydrocarbon (HC) and shall be estimated by the following formula:

NMHC=0.3 x HC

Where HC= Total Hydrocarbon measured as n-hexane equivalent

Similarly idling emission standards for vehicles when operating on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) shall contain Reactive Hydroharbon (RHC) in place of Hydrocarbon (HC) and shall be estimated by the following formula:

RHC=0.5 x HC

Where HC= Total Hydrocarbon measured as n-hexane equivalent:

Provided that in case of Petrol vehicles fitted with three-way closed loop catalytic converters operating in a specific city or area, the Government of the respective State or Union Territory Administration, as the case may be, may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify the introduction of measurement of LAMBDA" (dimensionless value representing burning efficiency of an engine in terms of the air/fuel ratio in the exhaust gases) and tighter emission norms for in-use vehicles with such periodicity as may be warranted, after ensuring that gas analysers capable of measuring the values, duly approved by the testing agencies, are available in such city or area, as the ease may be:

Provided further that testing procedures are prescribed in TAP documents Nos. 115 and 116 as amended from time to time:

Provided also that the compliance to the limits prescribed in the above proviso shall be included in the certificate issued by the vehicle manufacturer in Form 22 or Form 22-A, as applicable for the vehicle manufactured on or after 1st October, 2004:"

[Provided that in the case of CNG/LPG motor vehicles operating on bi-fuel mode, the test shall be conducted only on CNG/LPG mode.]

[Provided that every motor vehicle operating on Petrol/Compressed Natural Gas/Liquefied Petroleum Gas, manufactured as per [Bharat Stage-IV or Bharat Stage-VI] norms shall comply with the idling and high idling applicable emission standards for carbon Monoxide (CO), Hydro Carbon (HC) and Lambda given in the following Table, namely:-

Table

(Petrol/Compressed Natural Gas/Liquefied Petroleum Gas driven vehicles, manufactured as per Bharat Stage-IV norms)

(ii) Smoke density for all diesel-driven vehicles shall be as follows:-

[Table

(Diesel vehicles)

[The free acceleration test shall be carried out using the instrument type-approved under sub-rule (3) of rule 116 as given under:-

(a) three times flushing by free acceleration to be undertaken with or without the sampling probe in the vehicle exhaust, and average maximum rpm of the three flashing's to be recorded;

(b) thereafter, with sample probe inserted in vehicle exhaust during each free acceleration, maximum no load rpm reached shall be within bandwidth of ±500 rpm of the average value in respect of 3-wheeler vehicles and ±300 rpm of the average value for all other categories of vehicles;

(c) the free acceleration test, mentioned in (b) above, shall be repeated minimum three times

(d) the smoke density to be recorded shall be arithmetic mean of these three readings;

(e) In case the smoke density recorded is not within the limits, then, the test may be repeated with engine oil temperature measured by a probe in the oil level dipstick tube to be at least 600 C:

Provided that the above test shall not be carried out if the On Board Diagnostic (OBD) Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) of BS-IV vehicles is switched on; in such cases, the vehicle shall be re-submitted for the above test after repair or servicing:

Provided further that only for Type Approval purposes, all new models type approved on or before the commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Tenth Amendment) Rules, 2015 and complying with the requirements of free acceleration smoke as provided in the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2012, published vide notification number GSR 103(E) dated 23rd February 2012, need not be re type-approved for compliance to this sub-rule.]

(3) On and from the [date] of commencement of this sub-rule, all petrol-driven vehicles shall be so manufactured that they comply with the mass emission standards as specified at Annexure I. The breakdown of the operating cycle used for the test shall be as specified at Annexure II, and the reference fuel for all such tests shall be specified in Annexure III to these rules.

(4) On and from the [date] of commencement of this sub-rule, all diesel-driven vehicles shall be so manufactured that they comply with the standards based on exhaust gas opacity as specified at Annexure IV to these rules.

(5) On and from the [date] of commencement of this sub-rule, all petrol-driven vehicles shall be so manufactured that they comply with the following levels of emissions [when tested as per test cycle specified in Annexure V] :-

[Provided the standards for exhaust gas emissions applicable to agricultural tractors shall be notified separately.]

(6) Each motor vehicle manufactured on and after the dates specified in sub-rule (2), (3), (4) or (5), shall be certified by the manufacturers to be conforming to the standards specified in the said sub-sections, and further certify that the components liable to effect the emission of gaseous pollutants are so designed, constructed and assembled as to enable the vehicle, in normal use, despite the vibration to which it may be subjected, to comply with the provisions of the said sub-rule.

(7) [ After the expiry of a period of one year from the date on which the motor vehicle was first registered, every such vehicle shall carry a valid"Pollution under control" certificate issued by an agency authorized for this Purpose by the State Government. The validity of the certificate shall be for [six months] and the certificate shall always be carried in the vehicle and produced on demand by the officers referred to in sub-rule (1) of rule 116.

[Provided that the validity of the certificate shall be twelve months for the vehicles manufactured as per [Bharat Stage-IV or Bharat Stage-VI] norms.]

(8) The certificate issued under sub-rule (7) shall, while it remains effective, be valid throughout India.]

(9) [ Mass emission standard for diesel vehicles]

Type approval tests

Note:

*The test cycle is as per 13 mode cycle on dynamometer.

** The test should be as per Indian driving cycle with cold start.

***The emissions of visible pollutants (smoke) shall not exceed the limit value to smoke density. When expressed as light absorption coefficient given below for various nominal flows when tested as constant speeds over full load. (As indicated at Annexure I).

Cop Standards

*10% relaxation in the standards for HC, CO and NOx would be given.

**10% relaxation in the standards for CO and combined HC+NOx would be given.

[Mass emission standard for petrol-driven vehicles-Effective from 1st April, 1998

(i) Passenger Cars

Type approval tests

Notes.- 1. The tests will be as per Indian driving cycle with warm start. However, with effect from 1st April, 1998, the test will be as per Indian driving cycle with cold start for catalytic converter fitted vehicles as:-

2. For passenger cars not fitted with catalytic converters, the test will continue to be with warm start as per existing procedure, till 1-4-2000.

3. There should be no crankcase emission.

4. Evaporative emission should not be more than 2.0g/test.

5. COP standards: 20% relaxation in the standards for Carbon Monoxide and combined HC + NOx would be given.

6. For vehicles fitted with catalytic converter a deterioration factor of 1.2 on Type Approval Limits will be applicable for durability.]

(ii) Three-Wheelers (for all categories)-

Note:

1. The test will be as per Indian driving cycle with warm start. However, with effect from 1st April, 1998, the test will be as per Indian driving cycle with cold start.

2. COP standards: 20% relaxation in the standards for Carbon Monoxide and combined HC + NOx would be given.

(iii) Two-Wheelers (for all categories)

Note:

1. The test will be as per Indian driving cycle with warm start. However, with effect from 1st April, 1998, the test will be as per Indian driving cycle with cold start.

2. COP standards: 20% relaxation in the standards for Carbon Monoxide and combined HC+NOx would be given.

Annexure I

[[(10) Mass Emission Standards for vehicles manufactured on and after 1stJune, 1999 in case of National Capital Region of Delhi and in other cases on and after 1st April, 2000] .]

A. For Petrol-Driven Vehicles

Notes.-The test shall be as per the modified Indian driving cycle, with cold start, as specified in Annexure N-B, on Chassis Dynamometer.

There should be no crankcase emission.

Evaporative emission should not be more than 2.0g/test.

For vehicles fitted with catalytic converter, a deterioration factor of 1.2 on Type Approval Limits will be applicable for durability.

Commercial fuel shall be as notified by the Ministry of Environment and Forests vide Notification No. G.S.R. 176(E), dated the 2nd April, 1996.

Reference test fuel shall be as specified in Annexure IV-C.

Notes.-The test shall be as per the Indian driving cycle, with cold start, on Chassis Dynamometer as specified in Annexure IV-B to the principal rules.

Commercial fuel shall be as notified by the Ministry of Environment and Forests vide Notification No. G.S.R. 176(E), dated the 2nd April, 1996.

Reference test fuel shall be as specified in Annexure IV-C.

[For 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers fitted with catalytic converter, a deterioration factor of1.2 on Type Approval Limits, will be applicable for durability:

Provided that the vehicle manufacturers may opt for an ageing test of 30,000 kms for evaluating deterioration factor, as per procedure that may be laid down by the Central Government.]

B. For Diesel Vehicles (Including Two and Three-Wheelers)

I. Vehicles with GVW exceeding 3.5 ton

II. Vehicles with GVW equal to or less than 3.5 ton

Or Chasis Dynamometer Test

Notes.-The test for vehicles with GVW equal to or less than 3.5 ton shall be as per the 13 mode cycle on engine dynamometer specified in Annexure N-A to the principal rules.

The test shall be as per the Indian driving cycle, for 2-Wheelers and 3-Wheelers and modified Indian driving cycle for 4-Wheelers with cold start, as specified in Annexure IV-B on Chassis Dynamometer.

For vehicles fitted with catalytic converters a deterioration factor 1.1 of CO; 1.0 for HC+NOx and 1.2 for PM on type approval limits will be applicable for durability.

The emission of visible pollutants (smoke) shall not exceed the limit value to smoke density, when expressed as light absorption co-efficient for various nominal flows as in Annexure Ito rule 115(9), (Notification No. G.S.R. 163(E), dated 29th March, 1996), when tested at constant speeds over full load. These smoke limits are without correction factor and engines are to be tested with conditioned air supplied to the engine to maintain atmospheric factor of 0.98 to 1.02.

Commercial fuel shall be as notified by the Ministry of Environment and Forests vide Notification No. G.S.R. 176(E), dated the 2nd April, 1996.

Reference test fuel shall be as specified in Annexure IV-D.]

[For 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers fitted with catalytic converter, the deterioration factor shall be as follows:

Provided that the vehicle manufacturers may opt for an ageing test of 30,000 kims for evaluating deterioration factor, as per procedure that may be laid down by the Central Government:

Provided further that the above provisions shall come into force after six months from the publication of the notification.]

(11) [ Mass Emission Standards (Bharat Stage II):

(A) Motor Cars with seating capacity of and up to 6 persons (including driver) and Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) not exceeding 2500 kg.

(B) Four-Wheeler Passenger Vehicles with GVW equal to or less than 3500kg and designed to carry more than 6 persons (including driver) or maximum mass of which exceeds 2500 kg.

Notes:-

1. The test including driving cycle shall be as per sub-rule (10), with the modifications that:

(i) there shall be no relaxation of norms for COP purposes,

(ii) the tests shall be on Chassis dynamometer,

(iii) the driving cycle shall be at a maximum speed of 90 kmph, and

(iv) the reference fuel shall be of a maximum of 0.05% sulphur con tent.

2. Commercial fuel for meeting above norms shall be up to 0.05% mass maximum sulphur content.

3. There shall be no crankcase emissions for petrol-driven vehicles.

4. Evaporative emission shall not be more than 2.0g/test from petrol-driven vehicles.

5. For the above vehicles when fitted with catalytic converter deterioration factor shall be as follows:

Gasoline engines: CO=1.2; (HC+NOx)=1.2;

Diesel engines: CO=1.1; (HC+NOx)=1.0; PM=1.2:

Provided that the vehicle manufacturers may opt for an ageing test of 80,000 laps for evaluating deterioration factor, as per procedure that may be laid down by the Central Government.

6. For diesel engine vehicles, the emission of visible pollutants (smoke) shall not exceed the limit value to smoke density, when expressed as light absorption coefficient for various nominal flows as in Annexure Ito rule 115(9) when tested at constant speeds over full load.]

(C) Four-Wheeled Vehicles (other than passenger vehicles) with GVW equal to or less than 3500 kg shall conform the following norms:

Engine Dynamometer Test

Or Chassis Dynamometer Test

Notes:

1. (a) There shall be no relaxation for COP purposes.

(b) The tests shall be carried out on the engine dynamometer operation as specified in Annexure IV-A of the rules. The tests on Chassis dynamometer shall be as per the driving cycle given in Note of clause (B) of sub-rule (11) of rule 115.

(c) The reference fuel shall be of a maximum of 0.05% mass sulphur content.

2. Commercial fuel for meeting above norms shall be up to 0.05% maximum mass sulphur content.

3. For diesel engined vehicles the emission of visible pollutants (smoke)shall not exceed the limit value to smoke density, when expressed as light absorption coefficient for various nominal flows as in Annexure I to sub-rule (9) of rule 115 when tested at constant speeds over full load. These smoke limits are without correction factor and engines are to be tested with conditioned air supplied to the engine to maintain atmospheric factor of 0.98 to 1.02.

4. For diesel engined vehicles, the free acceleration smoke for naturally aspirated and turbo-charged engines shall not exceed the smoke density limit value as in clause (c) of sub-rule (2) of rule 115.]

5. There shall be no crankcase emissions for petrol engined vehicles.

6. Evaporative emission shall not be more than 2.0g/test from petrol engined vehicles.

(D) Vehicles with GVW exceeding 3500kg shall conform the following norms:

Notes:

1. (a) There shall be no relaxation for COP purposes.

(b) The tests shall be carried out on the engine dynamometer operation as specified in Annexure IV-A of the rules.

(c) The reference fuel shall be of a maximum of 0.05% mass sulphur content.

2. Commercial fuel for meeting above norms shall be up to 0.05% mass maximum sulphur content.

3. For diesel engined vehicles, the emission of visible pollutants (smoke) shall not exceed the limit value to smoke density, when expressed as light absorption coefficient for various nominal flow as in Annexure Ito sub-rule (9) of rule 115 when tested at constant speeds over full load. These smoke limits are without correction factor and engines are to be tested with conditioned air supplied to the engine to maintain atmospheric factor of 0.98 to 1.02.

4. For diesel engined vehicles, the free acceleration smoke for naturally aspirated and turbo-charged engines shall not exceed the smoke density limit value as in clause (c) of sub-rule (2) of rule 115.

(12) [ Mass emission standards (Bharat Stage II) for two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufactured on and'from 1st April, 2005 shall be as follows, namely:

Table

Deterioration Factor, see para (c) below.

(a) The test shall be as per the Indian Driving Cycle with cold start on chassis dynamometer as specified in the Table given below by testing agencies, namely:

Table

(b) Reference fuel for testing shall be in line with that in the ECE;

(c) (i) For all types of two-wheeler and three-wheeler petrol vehicles, a deterioration factor as specified in column (4) in the Table in this sub-rule shall be applicable for durability:

Provided that the vehicle manufacturer may opt for an ageing test of 30,000 kins for evaluating deterioration factor, as per procedure that may be laid down by the Central Government from time to time;

(ii) For all types of two-wheeler and three-wheeler diesel vehicles, a deterioration factor as specified in column (4) in the Table in this sub-rule shall be applicable for durability.

Provided that the vehicle manufacturer may opt for an ageing test of 30,000kins for evaluating deterioration factor, as per procedure that may be laid down by the Central Government from time to time;

(d) For diesel engine vehicles, the emission of visible pollutants (smoke) shall not exceed the limit value to smoke density, when expressed as light absorption co-efficient for various nominal flow as indicated in Annexure I to sub-rule (9) of rule 115 when tested at constant speed over full load;

(e) COP frequency and samples: