THE CENTRAL MOTOR VEHICLES RULES, 19891

2 · Electoral Roll; 3. Life insurance Policy; 165*

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; 18[11. Any other document or documents as may be prescribed by the State Government under clause (k) of section 28:] 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

14 · R: 4 substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.ef. 26-3-1993). 15 Item No 1 "1 _ Ration Card" omitted by G.S.R.589(E) dated 16-9-2005 (vv.e.f.16-9-2005). 16 Item No. 3-A "3-A_ Janta Insurance Policy" omitted by G.S.R. 76(E), dated 31-1-2000 (w.e.f: 31-1-2000) . Earlier it was inserted by G.S.R. 684(E) , dated 15-10-1999 (w.e.f 22-10-1999) Item No. 5 "5. Electricity or Telephone Bill" and Item No. 7 "7. Mouse Tax Receipt" omitted by G.S.R: 221(E) , dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001). Before that Item Nos. 5,6 and 7 were inserted by G.S.R: 76(E) , dated 31-1-2000 (Ww.e.f. 31-1-2000). 18 Item 11 inserted by G.S.R. 589(E) , dated 16-9-2005 (W.e.f. 16-9-2005).

19 · Sub-R. (1) substituted by G.S.R. 221(E); dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f: 28-3-2001). Before thai sub-R (1) substituted by G.S.R. 684(E), dated 5-10-1999 (w.e.f. 5-10-1999). 20 Inserted by G.SR. 933(E); dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989). 21 Substituted by G.S.R: 933(E), dated 28-10-1989, for "Form 1" (w.e.f: 28-10-1989). 22 Proviso omitted by G.S.R. 933E), dated 28-10-1989 We.f. 28-10-1989). 23 R. 9 substituted by G.S.R. 933(E); dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f: 28-10-1989).

24 · Sub-R. (1) substituted by G.S.R: 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f: 26-3-1993). 25 Substituted by G.SR. 221(E) , dated 28-3-2001 (W.e.f. 28-3-2001).

26 · '[Night driving

26 · Substituted by G.S.R 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (W.e.f: 18-3-1999)

27 · Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989, for "Form 1 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989). 28 Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E) , dated 28-10-1989, for "photograph of the size ol live centimeters" (W.e.f. 28-10-1989). 29 Substituted by G.S.R. 400(E); dated 31-5-2002, for "medium goods vehicle; a medium passenger motor vehicle, a heavy goods vehicle, or a heavy passenger motor vehicle" (W.e.f. 31- 5-2002)- 30 Inserted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (W.e.f. 28-10-1989).

12 · Consent of parent or guardian, in the case of application by minor:-~In the case of an application for a learner's licence to drive a 32 [motor cycle 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: 13. Form of learner's licence.-~Every learner's licence issued by the licensing authority shall be in Form 3. Driving licence 14. Application for a driving licence. 33[(1)] An application for a driving licence shall be made in Form 4 and shall be accompanied by _ (a) an effective learner's licence to drive the vehicle of the type to which the application relates; (b) appropriate fee as specified in rule 32, for the test of competence to drive and issue of licence; (c) three copies of the applicant's recent 34 '[passport size photograph]; (d) save as otherwise provided in rule6,a medical certificate in 35[Form 1-AJ; (e) a driving certificate in Form 5 issued by the school or establishment from where the applicant received instruction; if any. 361(2) An application for an International Driving Permit shall be made in Fonn 4-A and shall be accompanied by (a) valid driving licence issued by the licensing autho rity und er these ru les; (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; if valid proof of passport; and (g) valid proof of visa, wherever applicable:]

31 · Inserted by G.S.R: 221(E); dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f: 28-3-2001). Earlier Cl. (d) was omitted by G.SR: 76(E); dated 31-1-2000 (w.e.f. 31-1-2000). Before that it was inserted by G.S. R: 684(E), da ted 5-10-1999 (W.e_ f.22-10-1999). 32 Substituted by G.S.R: 76(E); dated 31-1-2000, for "motor cycle with engine capacity not exceeding 50cc" (W.e.f. 31-1-2000). Earlier these words were substituted by G.S.R. 684(E) , dated 5-10-1999 (w.e.f. 22-10-1999) 33 R. 14 renumbered as sub-R: (1) thereof by G.S.R 720(E), dated 10-9-2003 (w.ef: 10-10-2003). 34 Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989, for "photograph of the size of five centimetres bysix centimetres" (We.f 28-10-1989): Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989, for "Form 1' (w.e.f. 28-10-1989). 36 Inserted by G.S.R. 72(E), dated 10-9-2003 (W.e.f: 10-10-2003).

15 · Driving test: (1) No person shall appear for the test of competence to drive unless he has held a learner's licence for a period of at least 37 '[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 authorised 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; if 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; change the lanes with proper signals and with due care; 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) m 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; 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;

37 · Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989,for "six weeks" (w.e.f: 28-10-1989).

38 · Substituted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31-5-2002, for "for the issue of a laminated card type driving licence, such card type driving licence" (w.e.f. 31-5-2002) .

39 · 'I(4) Every International Driving Pemit issued by a licensing authority shall be in Form 6- 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 licence, whichever is earlier: (5) The automobile associations authorised by the State Governmentl 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:] 17. Addition to driving licence.-(1) An application for addition of another class or description of motor vehicle to the driving licence shall be made in Form 8 to the licensing authority and shall be accompanied by make proper use of the rear-view mirror before signaling; 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; 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 adjustment of speed on approach, proper use of rear-view mirror; correct positioning of the vehicle before and after turning to the right or left; (iv) avoidance of cutting right hand corners, 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; show courtesy and consideration for the safety and convenience of other road users, such as pedestrians, drivers of other motor vehicles or cyclists. 16. Form of driving licence: -(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, 40 '[for the issue of a laminated card type or Smart Card type driving licence, such card type or Smart Card

39 · Inserted by G.S.R: 720(E) , dated 10-9-2003 (w.e.f. 10-10-2003). 40 Substituted by G.SR: 400(E); dated 31-5-2002, for "for the issue of a laminated card type driving licence, such card type driving licence" (w.e.f: 31-5-2002).

44 · CI. (6) substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989(w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

45 · CI. (24) substituted by G.S_R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (We.f. 28-10-1989). 46 Inserted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f: 28-3-2001).

47 · Substituted by G.S.R: 933(E) , coated 28-10-1989, for "a lecture hail, room for demonstration of models, administrative section, reception room and sanitary block" (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

48 · Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989, for certain words (w.e.f. 28-10-1989). 49 Cls. (k) and (Z) omitted by G.S.R. 933(E) , dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989). 50 Substituted by G.S.R: 933(E), dated 28-10-1989, for "library consisting" (w.e.f. 28-10-1989). 51 The words 'both in English and the regional languages" omitted by G.SR: 933(E), dated 28- 10-1989 (W.e.f: 28-10-1989). 52 CI. (vii) omitted by G.S.R. 933(E) , dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

53 · Substituted by G.S.R: 933(E), coated 28-10-1989, for "a lecture hall, room for demonstration of models, administrative section; reception room and sanitary block" (W.e.f. 18-10-1989).

54 · Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989, for certain words (W.e.f: 28-10-1989). 55 Cls. (k) and (Z) omitted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989). 56 Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989, for "library consisting" (W.e.f. 28-10-1989).

57 · The words 'both in English and the regional languages" omitted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28- 10-1989 (W.e.f. 28-10-1989). 58 CI. (vii) omitted by G.S.R. 933(E) , dated 28-10-1989 (W.e.f. 28-10-1989). 59 Inserted byG.S.R. 589(E),dated 16-9-2005 (vv.e.f. 16-10-2005).

60 · [Provided that the validity of the said licence 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:] 26. Issue of duplicate licence: -(1) If at any time a licence granted under sub-rule (4 of rule 24 is lost or destroyed, the holder of the licence shall forthwith intimate the loss to the licensing authority which granted the licence 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 licence clearly marked "Duplicate' (3) If after the issue of a duplicate licence, the original is found; the same shall be surrendered forthwith to the licensing authority by which it was issued: 27 . General conditions to be observed by the holder of a licence. The holder of a licence granted under rule 24 shall, (a) maintain on an annual basis, & 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; '(c) [* (d) issue to every student who has completed the course a certificate in Form 5; (e) submit to the licensing authority which granted the licence such information or return as may be called for by it from time to time for the purposes of this Chapter; not shift the school or establishment from the premises mentioned in the licence without the prior approval in writing of the licensing authority; which granted the licence= (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;

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65 · Substituted by G.SR: 221(E); dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001). Earlier the Table was substituted by G.SR: 76(E); dated 31-1-2000 (w.e.f: 31-T2000) . Before that the Table was substituted by G.S.R. 684 (E), dated 5-10-1999 (w.e.f. 22-10-1999). 66 Inserted by G.S.R: 720E), dated 10-9-2003 (w.e.f: 10-10-2003). Substituted by G.S.R 4OO(E) , dated 31-5-2002, for "One hundred and fifty rupees" (W.e.f. 31-5- 2002). 68 Substituted by G.S.R. 400(E); dated 31-5-2002, for "Thirty rupees" (w.e.f. 31 -5-2002) , 69 Substituted by G.S.R: 720(E), dated 10-9-2003, for "Thirty rupees" (W.e.f. 10-10-2003). 70 Substituted by G.S.R. 400(E); dated 31-5-2002 , for "One hundred and fifty rupees" (w.e.f. 31-5- 2002).

33 · Condition for exemption from registration.-For the purpose of the proviso to section 39 , a motor vehicle in the possession of a dealer 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 has his place of business in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. 34. Trade certificate. (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 rule 81 . (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; if) heavy passenger motor vehicle; (g) heavy goods vehicle; any other motor vehicle of a specified description. 35. Grant or renewal of trade certificate: =(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 and requires the certificates specified in the application, issue to the applicant one or more certificates, as the case may be, in Form 17 71 [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. 12-Registration District Code. TCI_Trade certificate number for the vehicle.

72 · Inserted by GSR: 589(E) , dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f: 16-10-2005). 73 Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989,for "two days" (w.e.f: 28-10-1989). 74 CI. (c) substituted byG.S.R. 338(E),daled 26-3-1993(w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

75 · Added by G.S.R: 338(E) , dated 26-3-1993 (W.e.f. 26-3-1993). 76 CI. (h) substituted byG.S.R. 83(E) , dated 5-2-2003 (w.e.f. 5-2-2003)- 77 Substituted by G.S.R. 4OO(E) , dated 31-5-2002, for "certificate of registration in Form 23" (w.e.f. 31-5-2002) 78 Added by G.S.R 589(E) , dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f: 16-9-2005).

79 · Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E) , dated 26-3-1993 (W.e.f. 26-3-1993). 80 Sub-R. (1) substituted by G.SR_ 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 as amended by S.O. 938(E) , dated 24-9-2001, S.O. 499(E), dated 9-5-2002 and S.O. 59(E) , dated 21-1-2003 (w.e.f. 1-1-2004).

86 · Substituted by G.S.R: 111(E); dated 10-2-2004, for "vertical by more than 30 degrees" (w.e.f. 10-8-2004). 87 Substituted by G.S.R: 338(E) , dated 26-3-1993 (W.e.f. 26-3-1993). Substituted by G.S.R: 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (W.e.f. 18-3-1999). Inserted by G.SR. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f: 16-9-2005).

90 · Substituted by G.S.R. 221(E); dated 28-3-2001, for "original registering authority" (w.e.f: 28-3- 2001). Earlier these words were substituted by G.S.R: 76(E) , dated 31-1-2000 (w.e.f. 31-1-2000).

91 · Inserted by G.S.R: 111(E), dated 10-2-2004 (W.e.f 10-2-2004).

92 · Certain words omitted by G.S.R. 933(E) , dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f: 28-10-1989). 93 Substituted by G.S.R. 589(E) , dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2006).

94 · '[Provided that the renewal of a fitness certificate shall be made only after the 95 Inspecting Officer or authorised 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 Item Check Fitment Check makeltypel Check Check Test Remarks rating, etc_ as per conditions functioning original equipment recommendations

94 · Proviso added by G.S.R. 221(E); dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001). Earlier the Proviso was omitted by G.SR: 76(E), dated 31-1-2000 (w.e.f: 31-1-2000) . Before that the Proviso was added bG.s R: 684(E) dated 5-10-1999 (wef 22-10-1999); Substituted by G.S.R. 845(E), dated 27-12-2002, for "Inspecting Officer" (w.e.f. 27-12-2002).

96 · Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E) , dated 26-3-1993, for "rupees ten thousand" (W.e.f. 26-3- 1993). 97 Inserted by G.S.R. 338(E) , dated 26-3-1993 (W.e.f: 26-3-1993).

98 · Certain words substituted by G.SR. 338(E) , dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993). 99 CI. (c) substituted by G.S.R. 933(E) , dated 28-10-1989 {w.e.f 28-10-1989). 100 Substituted by G.S.R. 214(E) , dated 18-3-1999, for "exhaust gas' (w.e.f. 18-3-1999).

66 · Issue of duplicate letter of authority: -(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 alongwith 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: 67 . Supervision of authorised testing stations: 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. 68. Power of registering authority or Regional Transport Authority to call for information: 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 may be called for by such authority from time to time: 69. Power of registering authority to suspend or cancel the letter of authority or forfeit security deposit: ~(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 conditioner (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 suspend the letter of authority for a specified period; or (ii) cancel the letter of authority; or

101 · Substituted by G.S.R: 221(E); dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001). Earlier these words were omitted by G.S.R. 76(E), dated 31-1-2000 (w.e.f. 31-1-2000). Before that these words were inserted by G.S.R. 684(E) , dated 5-10-1999 (w.e.f. 22-10-1999).

102 · Sub-R. (6) substituted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f: 28-3-2001). 103 Substituted by G.S.R: 221(E), dated 28-3-2001, for "outside Delhi" (w.e.f: 28-3-2001).

104 · Substituted by G.S.R: 129(E), dated 16-2-2000 (w.e.f. 16-2-2000). 105 Inserted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001). 1. Inserted by G.SR. 644, dated 25-9-1995.

106 · Inserted by G.S.R. 395(E), dated 16-7-1997 (w.e.f: 16-7-1997). 107 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.

81 · _ Fees: The fee which shall be charged under the provisions of this Chapter shall be as specified in the table below: 4[TABLE SI: No. Purpose Amount Rule Section

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10 · Cancellation of hire-purchasellease/hypothecation agreement or One hundred rupees issue of fresh certificate of registration 11. Conducting test of a vehicle lor grant and renewal of certificate of fitness:

12 · Grant O renewal of certificate of fitness for motor vehicle

13 · Grant O renewal of letter of authority Five thousand rupees 63(2)(<) 14. Issue of duplicate letter of authority Five thousand rupees 66(2) 15. Appeal under rule 70 Four hundred rupees 71(1) 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:] 108 [Provided that in case for any purpose referred to in Serial Numbers 4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10 oi this Table is issued on any Smart Card, an additional amount of fee of Rupees Two hundred shall be charged for each such card:] CHAPTER IV CONTROL OF TRANSPORT VEHICLES

82 · Tourist permits - (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: (2) 109[*** 110 '[(n) 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;] 111 '[(b)] Where a vehicle covered by a tourist pennit 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 112[9 years or 8 years] shall be computed from the date of initial registration of the motor vehicle. 83. Authorization fee. -(1) An application for the grant of authorisation for a tourist permit shall be made in Form 46 and shall be accompanied by a fee of Rs. 500 per annum in the form of a bank draft:

108 · Inserted by G.S.R: 4OOE), dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f. 31-5-2002). 109 CI. (a) of sub-R. (2) omitted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f 26-3-1993)_ 110 CI. (b) ot sub-R. (2) renumbered as CI. (a) and CI. (n) as so renumbered substituted by G.S.R: 338(E),dated 26-3-1993 (W.e.f: 26-3-1993). 111 CI. (c) of sub-R: (2) renumbered as CI. (b) by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3- 1993). 112 Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993, for "2 years; 5 years or 7 years' (w.e.f 26-3- 1993).

113 · Sub-R: (2) substituted by G.S.R. 40O(E) , dated 31-5-2002 (vv.e.f: 31-5-2002). 114 Inserted by G.S.R: 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (W.e.f. 26-3-1993). 115 Inserted by G.S.R: 76(E) , dated 31-1-2000 (w.e.f: 31-1-2000). Earlier Proviso was omitted by G.S.R: 684(E), dated 5-10-1999 (w.e.f: 22-10-1999). 116 The words "and shall expire on the 31st day of March of the year" omitted by G.S.R: 933(E) , dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f: 28-10-1989).

117 · Certain words omitted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (W.e.f. 26-3-1993). 118 Sub-R: (2) substituted by G.S.R. 338(E) , dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993). 119 Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E) , dated 26-3-1993, for "two months" (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

120 · Added by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993) 121 Sub-R. (2) substituted by G.S.R. 4OO(E), dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f. 31-5-20U2).

122 · Inserted by G.SR: 799(E), dated 30-12-1993 (w.e.f. 30-12-1993). 123 Tine words "and shall expire on the 31st day of March of the year" omitted by G.S.R. 933(E) , dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f: 28-10-1989). 124 R. 88 substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (W.e.f 26-3-1993). 125 Substituted by G.S.R: 799(E) , dated 30-12-1993, for "nine years" (w.e.f. 30-12-1993). 126 Inserted by G.S.R. 221(E); dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f: 28-3-2001).

90 · Additional conditions for national permit:-The national permit issued under sub- section (12) of section 88 shall be subject to the following additional conditions, namely: (1) The vehicle 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 driver's 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 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 driver's seat providing facility for the spare driver to stretch himself and sleep: 129[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:]

127 · Inserted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f. 31-5-2002) . 128 R 89 omitted by G.SR. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001). Earlier R. 89 was inserted by G.SR. 76(E), dated 31-1-2000 (w.e.f. 31-1-2000). Before that R. 89 was omitted by G.S.R. 684(E) , dated 5-10-1999 (w.e.f. 22-10-1999). 129 Inserted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (W.e.f. 26-3-1993).

130 · Inserted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f: 28-10-1989).

131 · [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: 132 '[Explanation:~For the purposes of this rule, "motor vehicle" includes construction equipment vehicle:] 1331(3) Testing of components conforming to standards in lieu of Indian Standards: Whenever a part, 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, EECIECEIIECIISO 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 authorized 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 93. Overall dimension of motor vehicles: (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, 134 '[shall not exceed 2.6 metres:] 135[*

131 · Inserted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993). 132 Inserted by G.SR: 642(E); dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f: 28-7-2000). 133 Inserted by G.SR. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (W.e.f: 18-3-1999). 134 Substituted by G.S.R. 221(E); dated 28-3-2001, for "shallnot exceed" (w.e.f: 28-3-2001). 135 Cls. and (i) omitted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001).

135 · [*

136 · Substituted by G.S.R. 221(E) , dated 28-3-2001, for (when in operation)" (W.e.f. 28-3- 2001). 137 Inserted by G.S.R. 642(E) , dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f: 28-7-2000). 138 Substituted by G.SR. 116(E), dated 27-2-2002, for "shall be painted for the entire with by yellow and black zebra stripes" (Ww.e.f. 27-8-2002). 139 Inserted by G.S.R: 116(E) , dated 27-2-2002 (w.e.f. 27-8-2002) . 140 Sub-R. (2) substituted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f: 28-3-2001).

141 · Inserted by G.S.R 642(E),dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

142 · Substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005, for "motor vehicle" (w.e.f: 16-9-2006). 143 CI. (ii) substituted by G.S.R. 589(E),dated 16-9-2005(w.e.f. 16-9-2006). 144 Inserted by G.S.R: 642(E),dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000). 145 Renumbered by G.S.R: 338(E) , dated 26-3-1993 (W.e.f. 26-3-1993).

146 · Inserted by G.S.R: 111(E); dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f. 10-8-2004). 147 R. 93-B inserted by G.SR. 589(E) , dated 16-9-2005 (Ww.e.f: 16-9-2006). 148 Substituted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (Ww.e.f. 28-7-2000). 149 Substituted by G.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004, for "Every motor vehicle" (W.e.f. 10-8- 2004).

150 · Substituted by G.S.R: III(E),dated 10-2-2004, for "a motor vehicle" (w.e.i, 10-8-2004). 151 Inserted by G.S.R: III(E),dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f: 10-8-2004) . 152 Sub-R. (1) substituted by G.S.R. 589(E) , dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f: 16-9-2005).

153 · '[(2)The maximum gross vehicle weight and the maximum safe axle weight of each axle of a vehicle shall, having regard to the size, nature and number of tyres and maximum weight permitted to be carried by the tyres as per sub-rule (1), be vehicle rating of the gross vehicle weight and axle weight respectively as duly certified by the testing agencies for compliance with rule 126,or ii) the maximum vehicle weight and maximum safe axle weight of each vehicle respectively as notified by the Central Government, or (i) the maximum total load permitted to be carried by the tyre as specified in sub-rule for the size and the number of the tyres fitted on the axle(s) of the vehicle, whichever is less: Provided that the maximum gross vehicle weight in respect of all vehicles, including multi axle vehicles shall not be more than the sum total of all the maximum safe axle weights put together: 154[155[(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

153 · Inserted by G.S.R 214(E) , dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f: 18-3-1999) 154 Inserted by G.S.R: 642(E) , dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000) , 155 Substituted by G.S.R: 720(E), dated 10-9-2003, for the brackets, figure and words '(2) The size of the tyres of a construction equipment vehicle" (wW.e.f: 10-10-2003).

1450 · 1030 1285 1550 1600 1650 1150 1450 1180 1500 1750 1120 1450 1650 1750 1800 1850 2180 2430 2725

12 · 4/11-28

4 · 8 12 6 8 8 10 12 6 8 10 12

12 · 4/11-36

12 · 4/11-38

13 · 6/12-28

16 · 9/14-28

8 · 12 12

2040 · 2485 3015

14 · 00-24 OFF TI IE ROAD HAULAGE SERVICE TYRES Tyre size Designation Ply rating Maximum weight permitted to be carried (Kgs: 12.00-20 14 2650 16 2900 12.00-24/25 14 3000 16 3250 13.00-24/25 18 3875 14.00-24/25 16 4000 20 4625 24 5150 16.00-24/25 20 5450 24 6000 28 6700 18.00-24/25 12 4750 16 5600 20 6500 24 7300 28 8000 32 8750 WIDE BASE 23.5-25 12 5300 16 6150 20 7300 24 8000

156 · The existing note numbered as "1 by G.S.R: 116(E), dated 27-2-2002 (W.e.f. 27-8- 2002). 157 Inserted by GSR: 116(E), dated 27-2-2002 (w.e.f: 27-8-2002). 158 Inserted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f: 28-9-2001). 159 Inserted by G.S.R 4OO(E) , dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f: 31-5-2002).

160 · Inserted by GSR 111(E), dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f. 10-8-2004). 161 R 95-B inserted by G.S.R. SS9(E),dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f: 16-9-2006).

162 · Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E) , dated 26-3-1993 (W.e.f. 26-3-1993)_ 163 Proviso omitted by G.S.R: 338(E) , dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993). 164 Added by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (W.e.f. 26-3-1993). 165 Sub-R. (4) substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f: 16-9-2005).

30 · 40 30 40

12 · 7 15.0 9.3 12.0

166 · Sub-R. (9) inserted by G.S.R. 589(E) , dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2005). 167 Inserted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

168 · Substituted by G.S.R: 116(E) , dated 27-2-2002 (w.e.f. 27-8-2002) . 169 Inserted by G.S.R. 40O(E) dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f: 31-5-2002). 170 Substituted by G.S.R. 720(E) , dated 10-9-2003, for the figures, letter and words "96-A High Speed Braking Requirements" (w.e.f. 10-10-2003).

171 · Inserted by G.SR: 111(E); dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f: 10-8-2004). 172 R. 96-D inserted by G.S.R 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f 16-9-2006). 173 Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

174 · Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (wW.e.f. 26-3-1993). 175 Sub-R: (2) substituted by G.S.R: 111(E) , dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f. 10-8-2004). 176 Sub-R.(3) substituted by G.S.R. 4OO(E), dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f. 31-5-2002). 177 Substituted by G.S.R. 845(E), dated 27-12-2002 , for "On and after Ist January, 2003" (w.e.f. 27-12-2002). 178 Substituted by G.SR: 111(E), dated 10-2-2004, for "invalid carriages and agricultural tractors" (W.e.f. 10-8-2004). 179 Inserted by G.S.R: 65(E) , dated 25-1-2000 (w.e.f. 25-1-2000). 180 Sub-R (5) substituted by G.SR: III(E);dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f. 10-8-2004). Earliersub- R. (5) was inserted by G.S.R. 845(E) , dated 27-12-2002 (Ww.e.f. 27-12-2002).

181 · [98-A. Steering gears for construction equipment vehicles: (I)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 t0 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 pushlpull 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:] 182[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:] 183 '[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:] 99. Forward and backward motion:~Every 184 [motor vehicle including 185 '[construction equipment vehicle] and agriculture tractor] other than a motor cycle and three-wheeled

181 · Inserted by G.S.R. 642(E) , dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000). 182 Inserted by G.S.R. III(E) dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f: 10-8-2004). 183 R: 98-C inserted by G.S.R. 589(E); dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f: 16-9-2006). 184 Substituted by G.S.R: 116(E) , dated 27-2-2002, for motor vehicle" (w.e.f: 27-8-2002).

185 · Substituted by G.SR. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004, for "construction equipment vehicle" (w.e.f. 10-8-2004). 186 Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E) , dated 26-3-1993, for "either forwards or backwards" (We.f. 26- 3-1993)- 187 Proviso inserted by GS.R: 589(E) , dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2006). 188 Inserted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (W.e.f. 26-3-1993). 189 Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E) , dated 26-3-1993,for "acrylic transport sheet" (w.e.f. 26-3-1993). 190 Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E) , dated 28-10-1989, for approved by' (w.e.f: 28-10-1989). I.The words "as certified by the Automobile Research Association of India, Pune" omitted by G.S.R: 214(E) , dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f. 18-3-1999). 191 Substituted by G.S.R: 214(E); dated 18-3-1999, for "extending to thirty degrees' (w.e.f. 18-3- 1999). 192 Sub-R: (2) substituted by G.S.R. 338(E) , dated 26-3-1993 (Ww.e.f. 26-3-1993). 193 Substituted by G.S.R: 214(E), dated 18-3-1999, for "IS.2253 Part 2" (w.e.f. 18-3- 1999). 194 Inserted by G.S.R: 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (W.e.f: 26-3-1993).

195 · Substituted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999, for "other than agricultural tractors" (W.e.f: 18- 3-1999). 196 Inserted by G.S.R: 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (W.e.f: 18-3-1999). 197 Inserted by G.S.R. 642(E); dated 28-7-2000 (W.e.f. 28-7-2000). 198 Substituted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000). 199 Substituted by G.S.R: 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993)_ 200 The words "or foot operated" omitted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (w e 18-3-1999) . 201 Substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005, for "motor cycles and three-wheelers of engine capacity not exceeding 500 cc" (w.e.f. 1-4-2006): 202 Substituted by G.S.R: 400(E); dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f. 31-5-2002). 203 Substituted by G.S.R. 845(E), dated 27-12-2002 , for "manufactured on and after Ist January, 2003" (W.e.f. 27-12-2002).

204 · Sub-R. (2-A) substituted by G.S.R: 116(E) , dated 27-2-2002 (w.e.f. 27-8-2002). Earlier sub-R. (2-A) was inserted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f: 28-7-2000). 205 Sub-R. (3) omitted by G.S.R: 589(E) , dated 16-9-2005 (Ww.e.f. 16-9-2005). 206 Substituted by G.S.R. 33S(E) , dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993). 207 Sub-R. (1) substituted by G.S.R. 589(E) , dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f: 1 4-2006). 208 Sub-R. (2) substituted by G.S.R. 214(E) , dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f. 18-3-1999). 209 Substituted by G.S.R: 642(E) , dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

210 · Substituted by G.S.R: 116(E), dated 27-2-2002 , for "the driver of the vehicle" and "every motor vehicle", respectively (w.e.f. 27-8-2002). 211 Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f: 26-3-1993). 212 23. The words "three wheelers of engine capacity not exceeding 500 cc and" omitted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 1-4-2006). 213 Sub-R. (1) and the proviso substituted by G.S.R. 589(E); dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16- 9-2005). 214 The words "of engine capacity not exceeding 500 cc' omitted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 1-4-2006).

215 · 26. Substituted by G.SR: 214(E); dated 18-3-1999 (W.e.f. 18-3-1999). 216 Substituted by G.S.R: 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f. 18-3-1999). Earlier sub-R. (4 was substituted by G.S.R. 338(E) , dated 26-3-1993 (Ww.e.f. 26-3-1993). 217 Substituted by G.S.R: 589(E), dated 16-9-2005, for "the Indian Standards IS:8339 1993 specified by the Bureau of Indian Standards" (w.e.f. 1-4-2006). 218 Substituted by G.S.R 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993). 219 Inserted by G.S.R: 642(E);, dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f: 28-7-2000).

220 · Substituted by G.S.R: 116(E) , dated 27-2-2002 , for the proviso (W.e.f: 27-8-2002). 221 R: 104-B inserted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f: 16-9-2005).

222 · Sub-R. (1) substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 14-2006). 223 The words "a motor cycle and" omitted by G.S.R. 214(E) , dated 18-3-1999 (W e 18-3-1999). 224 Substituted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (W.e.f. 18-3-1999). 225 Substituted by G.S.R. 642(E) , dated 28-7-2000, for "on the rear of the vehicle" (w.e.f. 28-7-2000). 226 Substituted by G.S.R: 116(E) , dated 27-2-2002, for "on the rear of the vehicle" (wW.e.f. 27-8- 2002).

227 · Inserted by G.S.R 642(E) , dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f: 28-7-2000). 228 Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (W.e.f. 26-3-1993). 229 Proviso omitted by G.S.R: 111(E) , dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f. 10-8-2004) .

230 · Substituted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f. 18-3-1999). 231 Added by G.SR. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f: 28-7-2000). 232 Substituted by G.SR: 214(E) , dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f. 18-3-1999). Earlier sub-R. (7) was inserted by G.S.R. 338(E); dated 26-3-1993 (W.e.f. 26-3-1993). 233 Inserted by G.SR 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f: 18-3-1999). 234 Added by G.S.R: 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f: 28-7-2000). Previously inserted by G.S.R: 214(E) , dated 18-3-1999. [There seems to be some confusion/mis take in the language of Cl. 130) of G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 and CI. 13(g) of G.S.R. 642(E) , dated 28-7-2000_Ed:] 235 Substituted by G.S.R. 642(E); dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000). 236 Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (W.e.f. 26-3-1993).

237 · Proviso to Cl. (a) omitted by G.S.R: 111(E); dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f. 10-8-2004). 238 Sub-R: (2) omitted by G.S.R. 338(E) , dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993). 239 Sub-R (3) renumbered as sub-R (2) by G.S.R. 338(E) , dated 26-3-1993 (W.e.f. 26-3- 1993). 240 Substituted by G.S.R 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993). 241 Substituted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f. 18-3-1999). 242 Inserted by G.S.R. 642CE), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000)

243 · Substituted by G.S.R. 4OO(E); dated 31-5-2002 (wW.e.f. 31-5-2002).

244 · Inserted by GSR. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f: 28-7-2000). 245 Substituted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000) 246 The words "three wheelers of engine capacity not exceeding 500 cc" omitted by G.S.R: 589(E) , dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 1-4-2006). 247 Proviso omitted by G.S.R: IIl (E), dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f: 10-8-2004) . 248 Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E) , dated 26-3-1993 (W.e.f. 26-3-1993).

2495 · '[110. 250 '[Lamps on three-wheelers]:-~Every 251 [three-wheeler] shall be fitted with one front head lamp and 63 [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 2525 '[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:] 253 '[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:] 111. Prohibition of spot lights, etc:-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 112. Exhaust gases -~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: 2545 '[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 30 degrees:

249 · Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (W.e.f. 26-3-1993). 250 Substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005, for "Lamp on auto-rickshaws and three- wheelers with engine capacity not exceeding 500 cc" (W.e.f. 1-4-2006). 251 Substituted by GSR. 589E), dated 16-9-2005, for "auto-rickshaw and three-wheeler of engine capacity not exceeding 500 cc" (w.e.f. 1-4-2006): 252 Substituted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f: 18-3-1999). 253 Proviso inserted by G.S.R. 589(E) , dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 1-4-2006) . 254 Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

255 · Substituted by G.S.R: 111(E), dated 10-2-2004, for "Provided further that in the case of tractors; vertical" (w.e.f. 10-8-2004). 256 Inserted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f: 28-7-2000). 257 Substituted by G.S.R: 116(E), dated 27-2-2002 , for "no exhaust pipe" (W.e.f. 27-8-2002) . 258 Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993) 259 Sub-R: (2) substituted by G.S.R: 111(E), dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f. 10-8-2004) and as corrected by vide G.S.R: 176(E) , dated 5-3-2004

2 · and 3-Wheelers (2/4-stroke) (Vehicles manufactured on and before 31st March; 2000) 2 and 3-Wheelers (2-stroke) (Vehicles manufactured after 31st March, 2000) 2 and 3-Wheelers (4-stroke) (Vehicles manufactured after 31st March, 2000) Bharat Stage II compliant 4-wheelers_ 4-Wheelers other than Bharat Stage Il compliant_

4 · 5

3 · 5

3 · 5

4 · 5_

0 · 5 3.0

750 · 1500

260 · Brought into force on Ist day of April, 1991 vide S.O.869(E), dated 27-10-1989.

3 · 5

264 · T[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. 265[(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 authorised for this purpose by the State Government: The validity of the certificate shall be for 266[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. (8) The certificate issued under sub-rule (7) shall, while it remains effective, be valid throughout India:]

261 · Brought into force on Ist day of April, 1991 vide S.O.869(E) , dated 27-10-1989. 262 Brought into force on Ist day of April, 1992 videS.0.869(E) , dated 27-10-1989. 263 Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993). 264 Inserted by G.S.R 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (W.e.f: 26-3-1993). 265 Added by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (W.e.f. 26-3-1993). 266 Substituted by G.S.R 111(E) , dated 10-2-2004, for "six months or any lesser period as may be specified by die State Government from time to time" (W.e.f. 10-8-2004).

267 · [(9) Mass emission standard for diesel vehicles Type approval tests Vehicle Category HC* CO NOx Smoke (g/KWH) (g/KWH) (g/KWH) Medium & Heavy over 3.5 Ton/GVW 2.4 112 14.4 *** Light diesel upto 3.5 Ton/GVW 2.4 112 14.4 #** or Reference mass R(Kg) CO ** g/KM HC+NOx g/KM *** R<1020 5.0 2.0 1020<R<1250 5.7 2.2 1250<R< 1470 6.4 2.5 1470<R< 1700 7.0 2.7 1700<R<1930 7.7 2.9 1930<R<2150 8.2 3.5 R<2150 9.0 4.0 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

267 · Substituted by G.SR. 163(E), dated 29-3-1996 (w.e.f. 1-4-1996). Earlier sub-R. (9) was added by G.S.R. 609(E), dated 15-9-1993 (w.e.f: 15-9-1993). 268 Substituted by G.S.R. 46(E), dated 21-1-1998 (w.ef: 1-4-1998).

269 · Sub-R (10) inserted by G.S.R. 493(E), dated 28-8-1997 (w.e.f: 1-4-2000). 270 Substituted by G.S.R. 399(E), dated 1-6-1999, for "10. Mass Emission Standards for vehicles manufactured on and after Ist April, 2000" (W.e.f: 1-6-1999).

271 · Inserted by GSR: 4OO(E) , dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f. 31-5-2002).

272 · Inserted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31-5-2002 (W.e. f. 31 -5-2002). 273 Inserted by G.S.R: 77(E) , dated 31-1-2000. Brought into force in the National Capital Region w.e.f: 1-4-2000 vide G.S.R. 77(E), dated 31-1-2000, in Mumbai (including Greater Mumbai) We.f. 1-1-2001 and in Calcutta and Chennai w.e.f: 1-7-2001 vide G.S.R. 779(E), dated 29-8-2000.

1 · The test including driving cycle shall be as per sub-rule (10), with the modifications that:

274 · Inserted by G.SR: 286(E) , dated 24-4-2001 published in the Gazette of India, dated 24-4-2001_ Ext , Pt. Il, S. 3(2) , SI: No. 198. In the National Capital Territory of Delhi in respect of Vehicles manufactured on or after six months from the date of publication in

5 · There shall be no crankcase emissions for petrol engined vehicles: 6. Evaporative emission shall not be more than 2.Og/test from petrol engined vehicles: (D) Vehicles with GVW exceeding 3500kg shall conform the following norms: Limit Values for Type Approval (TA) as well as (COP) CO(glkwh) HC(g/kWh) NOx(g/kwh) PM(glkWh) 4.0 1 7.0 0.15 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 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.] 275[(12) Mass emission standards (Bharat Stage Il) for two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufactured on and from Ist April, 2005 shall be as follows, namely: _ TABLE

1 · 50 1.50 2.25 2.00 1.00 0.85 0.10

1 · 2 1.2

1 · 2 1.2 1.1 1.0 1.2

275 · Inserted by G.S.R: 720(E); dated 10-9-2003.

250 · per 6 months

10000 · per year

2 · 3. 4. 5_

100000 · per year 150000 per 6 months 150000 per 6 months 10000 per year 75000 per 6 months 75000 per 6 months

0 · 64

0 · 50

0 · 56

0 · 05

276 · Inserted by G.S.R 2O0(E),dated 1-4-2005(w. e.f. 1-4-2005). 277 Inserted by G.SR. 686(E), dated 20-10-2004. Brought into force ~(a) in the National Capital Region and the cities of Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad including Secundrabad;, Ahmedabad; Pune, Surat, Kanpur and Agra in respect of four-wheeled vehicles manufactured on and from Ist April 2005, except in respect of four-wheeled transport vehicles plying on Inter-State Permits or National Permits or All India Tourist Permits within the jurisdiction of these cities; and (b) in other areas of the country, from such date as may be notified by the Central Government: Here "National Capital Region" shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in clause of section 2 of the National Capital Region Planning Board Act; 1985 (2 of 1985).

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0 · 64 0.20

0 · 15 0.18

0 · 50

0 · 56 0.05

4 · 17

0 · 80 0.25

0 · 65

0 · 72 0.07

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0 · 95 0.29

0 · 21

0 · 78

0 · 86 0.10 13 In case of diesel vehicles; the engine power shall be measured on engine dynamometer and the measured power shall not differ from the specified power as given below: ()For Type approval: t 5% at maximum power point and * 10% at other measurement points for single cylinder engines. t 2% at maximum power point and + 6 and -2% at other measurement points for all other engines: M) Testing procedures shall be in accordance with Chapter 6 of Part IV of the reference document MOSTICMVRITAP-115/116 as amended trom time to time by the Government of India in the Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways. 14_ The vehicles described in clauses (A), (B) and (C) of this sub-rule should comply with rule 115(2). (D) Diesel vehicles with GVW exceeding 3500 kg shall conform to the following norms: Engine category Deterioration factors CO HC NOx HC+NOx PM Gasoline/Gas Engine 1.2 1.22 1.2 Diesel Engine 1.0 1.0 1.2 11. In case of diesel vehicles, the engine power shall be measured on engine dynamometer and the measured power shall not differ from the specified power as given below: For Type approval: +2% at maximum power point and +6% and ~2%/ at other measurement points. For conformity of production: -5%/+8% at maximum power point:

278 · Inserted by G.S.R. 627(E), dated 8-9-1999 (Ww.e.f: 1-10-1999). 279 Substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005, for the heading (W.e.f: 16-9-2005).

15 · 0

9 · 5

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280 · Substituted by G.S.R. 83(E) , dated 5-2-2003,for "agricultural tractor and construction equipment vehicle" (w.e.f. 1-6-2003). 281 Corrected by G.S.R. 800(E), dated 3-12-1999. 282 Sub-R. (5) substituted by G.S.R. 589(E) , dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f: 16-9-2005).

283 · R. 115-B substituted by G.S.R: 853(E) dated 19-11-2001 (w.e.f: 19-5-2002). 284 Substituted by G.S.R. 111(E); dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f. 10-8-2004). 285 CI. (a) substituted by G.S.R. 589(E),dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f: 16-9-2006).

286 · Item A, CI. (Ill) omitted by G.S.R: 111(E); dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f: 10-8-2004). 287 CI. (a) substituted by G.SR. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f: 16-9-2006).

288 · CI: (c) substituted byG.S.R 589(E),dated 16-9-2005(w.e.f. 16-9-2006).

5 · Retro fitment" (or replacement) of diesel vehicle means a vehicle already registered as a diesel vehicle and is subsequently converted for operation on CNG fitting a new engine adapted to operate on CNG. 6_ The AIS or IS specifications may be amended from time to time. 289 '[7 . In case of conversion kits on in-use gasoline vehicles or converted diesel vehicles, the validity of the type approval certificate issued by the testing agencies shall cover vehicles manufactured between the year of manufacture of the vehicle, on which such kit has been tested and date of the validity of the applicable norms prescribed for such category of vehicles as per clause (a) of Item (II) of part A of rule 115-B. Testing agencies shall be required to indicate specifically the model and their variants for diesel vehicles and capacity range of gasoline vehicles on which the certificate shall be valid for conversion:] 290[115-C Mass emission standards for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (hereinafter in this rule referred to as LPG), driven vehicles: 291 '[(1) Mass emission standards for vehicles when operating on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (hereinafter in this rule referred to as "LPG") shall be same as are applicable for gasoline vehicles with the exception that HC shall be replaced by Reactive Hydrocarbon (RHC) , where RHC-0.5 x HC] (2) For gasoline vehicles with Original Equipment (hereinafter in this rule referred to as O.E:) Fitment; (a) In case of LPG fitment done by vehicle manufacturers on new petrol vehicles; each model made by vehicle manufacturer shall be as type approved as per prevailing type approval emission norms and these rules as applicable; (b) base model and variants of such vehicle shall conform to these rules as applicable and type approval emission norms in petrol mode as specified in these rules. In the case of LPG mode, it shall meet mass emission norms as specified in rule 115 only excluding crankcase and evaporative emission norms; (c) a vehicle base model and its variants fitted with petrol tank of capacity not exceeding 5 litres, 3 litres and 2 litres on 4-wheeler, 3-wheeler and 2-wheeler respectively, shall be exempted from mass emission tests, crankcase emission test and evaporative emission test in petrol mode as specified in these rules, but shall comply with other provisions of these rules as applicable;

289 · Note 7 substituted by G.S.R. 589(E) , dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2006). 290 Inserted by G.S.R. 284(E), dated 24-4-2001 (w.e.f. 24-5-2001). 291 Substituted by G.S.R: 111(E); dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f. 10-8-2004).

292 · CI. (a) substituted by G.S.R: 589(E) , dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f: 16-9-2005).

293 · Sub-rule (5) omitted by G.S.R. 589(E),dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2005). 294 Inserted by G.S.R 788(E) , dated 27-11 -2002 (w.e.f. 2-6-2003) . 295 CI. () substituted by G.S.R.589(E),dated 16-9-2005(w.e.f: 16-9-2006) .

296 · Sub-R. (7) substituted byG.S.R. 589(E),dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2006).

297 · Note 6 inserted by G.S.R. 589(E) , dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2006). 298 Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E) , dated 26-3-1993(w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

299 · Substituted by G.S.R: 111(E); dated 10-2-2004, for "sub-rule (2) of rule 115" (w.e.f: 10-8-2004).

300 · Substituted by G.SR. 642(E) , dated 28-7-2000, for "Every motor vehicle, other than an invalid carriage" (W.e.f. 28-7-2000). 301 Inserted by G.S.R: 338(E) , dated 26-3-1993 (W.e.f 26-3-1993). 302 Inserted by G.S.R: 642(E) , dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000) . 303 Substituted by GSR 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (w.ef: 18-3-1999). Earlier sub-R. (2) was substituted by G.S.R. 338(E) , dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993). 304 Brought into force on 1 st July; 1993 vide S.0.427(E) , dated 27th June, 1991. 305 Substituted by G.S.R 40O(E) , dated 31-5-2002 , for "the Central Government" (we 31-5-2002) 306 Substituted by G.S.R. 660(E), dated 12-9-2001, for "conforming to the Indian Standards IS: 10144 -1981 specified by Bureau of Indian Standards" (w.e.f. 12-9-2001). Earlier these words were substituted by G.S.R. 214(E),dated 18-3-1999 (W.e.f. 18-3-1999) and before that by G.S.R. 933(E) , dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989)

307 · Substituted byG.S.R. 214(E) , dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f: 18-3-1999). 308 Substituted by G.S.R: 589(E) , dated 16-9-2005, for "every motor vehicle including construction equipment vehicle and agricultural tractor" (W.e.f. 16-9-2006). 309 Inserted by G.S.R. 4OO(E); dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f. 31 -5-2002). 310 Substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005, for 'horn installation requirements" (w.e.f. 16-9-2006). 311 Substituted byG.S.R: 111(E) , da ted 10-2-2004, for "AB-014/2001 (w.e.f: 10-8-2004). 312 Substituted by G.S.R: 111(E) , dated 10-2-2004, for "motor vehicle" (w.e.f. 10-8-2004) 313 Substituted by G.S.R: 116(E), dated 27-2-2002 (Ww.e.f. 27-8-2002). 314 Substituted by G.S.R. 642(E) , dated 28-7-2000, for "in the course of their duties" (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

315 · Substituted by G.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004, for "Every motor vehicle" (w.e.f: 10-8- 2004). 316 Substituted byG.S.R. 111(E),dated 10-2-2004(w.e.f. 10-8-2004). 317 Proviso added by G.S.R. 589(E); dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f: 16-9-2005). 318 Inserted byG.S.R: 111(E) , dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f: 10-8-2004) . 319 Sub-R. (4) inserted byG.S.R. 589(E) , dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 1-10-2006). 320 Substituted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000, for "No motor vehicle" (w.e.f: 28-7-2000).

321 · Substituted by G.SR. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004, for "construction equipment vehicle" (w.e.f. 10-8-2004) . 322 RS 122 substituted by G.S.R. 338(E) , da ted 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993) 323 Substituted by G.S.R: 589(E), dated 16-9-2005,for the heading (w.e.f: 1-4-2006). 324 Substituted by G.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004, for "every motor vehicle other than trailers and semi-trailers' (w.e.f: 10-8-2004). 325 Substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005, for "engine number; chassis number and month of manufacture all together" (w.e:f. 1-4-2006). 326 Inserted by G.S.R: 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f: 28-7-2000). 327 Substituted by G.S.R: 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f: 28-3-2001).

126 · No manufacturer shall change the place of embossing, etching or punching and the code for the month and year of production without prior intimation by registered post to the testing agency which granted the certificate of compliance to these rules: Provided that in no case the height of the chassis number embossed, etched or punched shall be less than five millimetres for vehicles having overall length less than six metres and less than seven millimetres for the vehicle having overall length more than six metres:] SAFETY DEVICES Safety devices for drivers, passengers and road users 123. Safety devices in motor cycle. ~No motor cycle, 328 '[which has provision for pillion rider] shall be constructed without provision for a permanent hand grip on the side or behind the driver's seat and a foot rest and a protective device covering not less than half of the rear wheel so as to prevent the clothes of the person sitting on the pillion from being entangled in the wheel: 329 5 [Provided that on and from Ist January, 2003, the pillion hand holds shall be governed by IS: 14495-1998 specifications, as may be amended from time to time:] 330[124. Safety standards of components. 331 '[(1) The Central Government may, from time to time, specify, by notification in the Official Gazette, the standards or the relevant standards specified by the Bureau of Indian Standards of any part, component or assembly to be used in the manufacture of a vehicle including construction equipment vehicle and the date from which such parts, components or assemblies are to be used in the manufacture of such vehicle and on publication of such notification every manufacturer shall use only such of these parts, components or assemblies in manufacture of the vehicle:] 3325 '[Provided that any notification issued under this sub-rule before the commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (6th Amendment) Rules, 2001 , shall not be applicable after such commencement upto and including 333 '[26th August, 2002] in respect ofany construction equipment:]

328 · Inserted by G.S.R: 338(E) , dated 26-3-1993 (W.e.f. 26-3-1993). 329 Inserted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f. 31-5-2002) . 330 R. 124 substituted by G.S.R. 338(E) , dated 26-3-1993 (W.e.f. 26-3-1993)_ 331 Sub-R (1) substituted by G.S.R. 116(E) , dated 27-2-2002 (w.e.f. 27-8-2002) . 332 Inserted by G.S.R. 675(E), dated 17-9-2001 (w.e.f: 17-9-2001). 333 Substituted by G.S.R. 242(E) , da ted 28-3-2002, for "31st March; 2002" (w.e.f. 28-3-2002) .

3345 · [(1-A) 335[On and from Ist May, 2003], the general requirements of vehicle rear under run protecting device and the technical requirements of vehicle lateral protection side shall be as per IS: 14812-2000 specifications and as per IS: 14682-1999, respectively , as may be amended from time to time:] 336, '[Provided that the vehicle manufacturers shall ensure the fitment of the rear under run protective device in vehicles of categories N2 , N3 and their trailers except special purpose vehicles namely tractors and tippers at their end and lateral under run protective device either at their factory or at their dealer's end: Vehicle not fitted with such devices shall not be registered under these rules: They shall also ensure to supply necessary kits if the fitment is not done by them in the case of lateral under-run protective device. Provided further that the rear under run protective device shall also be painted with yellow and white zebra stripes on the entire rear face of the device:] 337 "[(2) Every manufacturer shall get the prototype of the part; component or sub- assembly for which standards have been notified, approved from any agency as referred to in rule 126 or the Central Institute of Road Transport, Pune, or in case of compliance with notified Indian Standards from any laboratory duly authorized by the Bureau of Indian Standards: On the basis of such approval, every manufacturer shall also certify compliance with the provisions of this rule in Form 22.]] 3385 '[(3) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, frame a scheme for marking to be affixed on any part or component or assembly to be used in the manufacture of the vehicle and specify the date from which such parts, components or assemblies are to be used in the manufacture of the vehicle:] 339 '[124-A. Safety standards of components for agricultural tractors. The bulbs of the following lamps used on agricultural tractors shall conform to IST606-1979 , as amended from time to time. (a) Head light main and dip; (b) Parking light; (c) Direction indicator lamp;

334 · Inserted by G.S.R: 4OO(E), dated 31-5-2002 (31-5-2002)_ 335 Substituted by G.S.R. 845(E), dated 27-12-2002, for "On and from Ist January, 2003" (w.e.f. 27-12-2002). 336 Provisos inserted by G.S.R. 589(E); dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-3-2006). 337 Substituted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (W.e.f. 18-3-1999). 338 Inserted by G.S.R 221(E); dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f: 28-3-2001). 339 Inserted by G.S.R: 111(E), dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f. 10-8-2004) and as corrected by vide G.S.R. 176(E) , dated 5-3-2004.

340 · R. 125 substituted by G.S.R. 338(E) , dated 26-3-1993 (W.e.f: 26-3-1993). 341 R. 125 renumbered as sub-R: (1) thereof by G.S.R: 720(E); dated 10-9-2003 (w.e.f: 10-10- 2003). 342 Sub-R. (1-A) substituted by G.S.R. 4O0(E) , dated 31 -5-2002 (w.e.f. 31-5-2002)- 343 Inserted by G.S.R 4O(E), dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f. 31-5-2002) . 344 Substituted by G.S.R. 845(E) , dated 27-12-2002, for "on and from Ist January, 2003" (w.e.f. 27-12-2002).

2001 · and AIS: 002-2001 respectively; as may be amended from time to time, till such time as corresponding Bureau of Indian Standards specifications are notified:] 3451

345 · Sub-R. (3) omitted by G.S.R. 29(E) , dated 15-1-1998 (w.e.f: 15-1-1998). 346 Sub-R. (4) omitted by G.S.R. 659(E) , dated 12-9-2001 (Ww.e.f: 12-9-2001). 347 Inserted by G.S.R. 4OO(E),dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f: 31-5-2002). 348 Sub-R. (6) inserted by G.S.R: 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f: 16-9-2005). 349 Inserted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f: 28-7-2000). 350 Rr: 125-B and 125-C inserted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f: 16-9-2005).

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69 ·

71 · Substituted by G.S.R: 111(E), dated 10-2-2004, for "manufacturer" (w.e.f: 10-8- 2004). 72. Substituted by G.S.R: 111(E), dated 10-2-2004, for "to be manufactured by him" (w.e.f. 10-8-2004). Machinery Testing and Training Institute Budni (MP); or the Indian Institute of Petroleum; Dehradun, and such other agencies as may be specified by the Central Government for granting a certificate by that agency as to the compliance of provisions of the Act and these rules:] 3525 '[Provided that the procedure for type approval of certification of motor vehicles for compliance to these rules shall be in accordance with the A1S: 017-2000, as amended from time to time:] 3535 '[Provided further that in respect to the vehicles imported into India as completely built units (CBU), the importer shall submit a vehicle of that particular model and type to the

351 · R. 126 substituted by G.S.R. 338(E) , dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993). 352 Inserted by G.S.R: 642(E); dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000). 353 Inserted by G.SR: 111(E); dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f. 10-8-2004).

354 · Inserted by G.S.R: 338(E) , dated 26-3-1993 (W: e.f. 26-3-1993) 355 Substituted by G.S.R: 221(E); dated 28-3-2001, for "rule 115" (w.e.f. 28-3-2001). 356 Inserted by G.S.R: 4OOE), dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f. 31-5-2002). 357 Inserted by G.S.R 642(E) , dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f: 28-7-2000). 358 Inserted by G.S.R. 675(E), dated 17-9-2001 (w.e.f: 17-9-2001).

127 · . Quality certificate by manufacturer. 360[(1 )] On and from the date 361 of commencement of this rule, the sale of every motor vehicle manufactured shall be accompanied by a certificate of road-worthiness issued by the manufacturer in Form 22. 362[(2) On and from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Sixth Amendment) Rules, 2000 , the sale of every construction equipment vehicle manufactured shall be accompanied by a certificate of road-worthiness issued by the manufacturer in Form 22.] Special provisions 128. Tourist vehicles other than motor cabs, etc:~A tourist vehicle other than motorcab, taxicab; campers van house trailer; shall conform to the following specifications, namely: 363[(1 ) The dimension shall conform to the dimensions specified in rule 93.] (2) Structure: Structure of the tourist vehicle should be sturdy and strong structural frame work using suitable material of adequate sectional area and an aerodynamical shape. For exterior panelling, aluminium sheet or good quality panelling material should be used. As regards interior panelling it should cover the entire interior roof, sides, back and bulk head portions The body should be made completely leakproof and dustproof: The vehicle should also be rattle proof. Sound deadening should also be done for all panelling including the floor: 364[(3) Passenger entrance and exit: The passenger entrance-cum-exit door shall be located on the left side of the vehicle and minimum door width shall be 685 millimetres: The door handle should be capable of being handled from inside as well as from outside_ The door may be operated pneumatically or hydraulically or electrically with suitable locking devices:] 3651(4) Emergency exit: The emergency exit provided on the tourist vehicle shall meet the following requirements, namely: (iJbe clearly marked "EMERGENCY EXIT" in bold letters on the inside and the outside of the tourist vehicle;

359 · Substituted by G.S.R: 242(E), da ted 28-3-2002, for "31st March; 2002" (w.e.f. 28-3-2002). 360 R: 127 renumbered as sub-R. (1) thereof by G.S.R: 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f: 28-7 - 2000)_ 361 Ist day of April, 1991 videS.0.941(E), dated 11th December; 1990. 362 Inserted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000). 363 Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f: 28-10-1989). 364 Sub-R. (3) substituted by G.S.R. 338(E) , dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993). 365 Sub-R. (4) substituted by G.S.R: 589(E) , dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f: 16-9-2006).

366 · Sub-CI. (2) omitted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (Ww.e.f: 28-10-1989). 367 Substituted by G.S.R 933(E) , dated 28-10-1989,for "two and two' (w.e.f: 28-10-1989),

368 · Added by G.S.R: 933(E) daled 28-10-1989 (W.e.f. 28-10-1989). 369 R. 128-A inserted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2007). 370 Added byG.S.R. 338(E) , dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

371 · [129-A. Spark arrester:~Six months from the date of commencement of Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 1993, every goods carriage carrying goods of dangerous or hazardous nature to human life shall be fitted with a spark arrester:] 130. Manner of display of class labels: -(1) Where a class label is required to be displayed on a vehicle, it shall be so positioned that the size of the class label is at an angle of 45 degrees to the vertical and the size of such label shall not be of less than twenty-five millimetres square which may be divided into two portions, the upper half portion being reserved for the pictorial symbol and the lower half for the text: Provided that in the case of smaller packages a suitable size of the label may be adopted: (2) Where the class label consists of adhesive material, it shall be waterproof and where it consists of metal or other substance on which the pictorial symbol and the text are printed, painted or affixed, they shall be affixed directly on such material and in every case, the surface of the vehicle surrounding the label shall be of a colour that contrasts vividly with the background of the class label: (3) Every class label displayed on a vehicle shall be positioned in such a manner that it does not obscure other markings required to be displayed under any other law: (4) Every goods carriage carrying any dangerous or hazardous goods shall display the class label on the places shown in the Table in rule 134. 372[131. Responsibility of the consignor for safe transport of dangerous or hazardous goods -(1) It shall be the responsibility of the consignor intending to transport any dangerous or hazardous goods listed in Table III, to ensure the following, namely: (a) the goods carriage has a valid registration to carry the said goods; (b) the vehicle is equipped with necessary first-aid, safety equipment a nd antidotes as may be necessary to contain any accident; (c) that the transporter or the owner of the goods carriage has full and adequate information about the dangerous or hazardous goods being transported; and (d) that the driver of the goods carriage is trained in handling the dangers posed during transport of such goods. 2) Every consignor shall supply to the owner of the goods carriage; full and adequate information about the dangerous or hazardous goods being transported as to enable such owner and its driver to,

371 · Inserted by G.S.R: 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (W.e.f: 26-3-1993). 372 R. 131 substituted byG.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (We.f. 26-3-1993).

373 · R. 132 substituted by G.S.R. 338(E) , dated 26-3-1993 (W.e.f. 26-3-1993).

374 · R. 133 substituted byG.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (W.e.f. 26-3-1993).

1 · J 5 0

1 · 4 J J

375 · Inserted by G.S.R: 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (W.e.f: 26-3-1993). 376 Sub-R: (2) renumbered as sub-R (3) byG.S.R: 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (W.e.f. 26-3- 1993).

135 · Driver to be instructed: The owner of every goods carriage transporting dangerous or hazardous goods shall ensure to the satisfaction of the consignor that the driver of the goods carriage has received adequate instructions and training to enable him to understand the nature of the goods being transported; by him; the nature of the risks arising out of such goods, precautions he should take while the goods carriage is in motion or stationary and the action he has to take in case of any emergency: 377 [136. Driver to report to the police station about accident-_The driver of a goods carriage transporting any dangerous or hazardous goods shall, on the occurrence of an accident involving any dangerous or hazardous goods transported by this carriage, report forthwith to the nearest police station and also inform the owner of the goods carriage or the transporter regarding the accident: ] 137 . Class labels:-~In respect of the dangerous or hazardous goods specified in column (2) of the Table below; the labels specified in the corresponding entry in column (3) shall be the class labels, namely: _

377 · Substituted by G.S.R.338(E),dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

2 · Gases, compressed, liquefied, dissolved under pressure or deeply refrigerated:

2 · 1 Non-flammable gases

2 · 2 Inflammable gases

2 · 3 Poison (toxic) gases

3 · Inflammable Liquids

4 · 1 Inflammable solids

4 · Inflammable solids, substances liable to spontaneous combustion; substances which; on contact with water, emit inflammable gases: 4.1 Inflammable solids

4 · 2 Substances liable to spontaneous combustion

4 · 3 Substances which; on contact with water, emit inflammable gases

5 · Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides: 5.1 Oxidizing substances

5 · 2 Organic peroxides

6 · 2 Harmful substances

6 · 3 Infectious substances

8 · Corrosives

378 · Substituted by G.S.R. 349(E), dated 1-6-2005, for Table H and Table Hl (w.e.f. 1-6-2005).

10 · 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 · 20 21 22 23

25 · 26 27 28 29 30

32 · 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

43 · 44 45 46 47

48 · 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65

67 · 68 69

70 · 71

73 · 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 8

85 · 86 87

95 · 96 97

100 · 101 102

4 · | | Ic| F

103 · 104 105 106 107 108

109 · 110 111

112 · 113 114

115 · 116 117

119 · 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140

143 · 144 145 146 147

148 · 149 150 151 152

153 · 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161

165 · 166

167 · 168 169 170 171 172 173 174

179 · 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233

234 · 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267

1 · Ic

9 · C h

268 · 269 270 271 272 273

274 · 275

278 · 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 295 296

412 · 413 414

415 · 416 417 418

419 · 420 421 422 423 424 425 426 427 428 429 430 431

432 · 433 434 435 436 437 438 439 440 441

442 · 443

445 · 446 447

448 · 449 450

2281 · Vinylidene Chloride, Stabilized 2282 Vinylpyridines, Stabilized 2283 Vinyltoluenes, Stabilized 2284 Vinyltrichlorosilane, Stabilized 2285 Vutyl Amine Tert 2286 Warfarin 2287 Warfarin Sodium 2288 Water-Reactive Liquid, N.O.S. 2289 Water-Reactive Solid, N.O.S. 2290 White Asbestos 2291 Xanthates 2292 Xenon, Compressed 2293 Xenon, Refrigerated Liquid 2294, Xylene 2295 Xylene Dichloride 2296 Xylenes 2297 Xylenols 2298 Xylidine 2299 Xylidines, Liquid /Solid 2300 Xylyl Bromide 2301 Zinc Ammonium Nitrite 2302 Zinc and Compounds 2303 Zinc Arsenate, Zinc Arsenite or Zinc Arsenate And Zinc Arsenite Mixture 2304 Zinc Bromate 2305 Zinc Chlorate 2306 Zinc Chloride Solution 2307 Zinc Cyanide 2308 Zinc Dichloropentanitrile 2309 Zinc Dithionite (Zinc Hydrosulphite) 2310 Zinc Fluorosilicate 2311 2312 Zinc Resinate 2313 Zirconium and Compounds 2314 Zirconium Nitrate 2315 Zirconium Picramate 2316 Zirconium Powder, Dry 2317 Zirconium Scrap 2318 Zirconium Tetrachloride 2319 Zirconium_ Dry

138 · Signals and additional safety measures for Tmotor vehicle]: -(1) The driver of a 3795 '[motor vehicle] shall make such signals and on such occasions as are specified in the regulations made under section 118. (2) The driver of a motor cycle shall, in addition to the safety measures mentioned in sub-section (1) of section 128, comply with the requirements of rule 123. 380[ 381 '[(3) In a motor vehicle, in which seat-belts have been provided under sub-rule or sub-rule (1-A) of rule 125 or rule 125-A, as the case may be, it shall be ensured that the driver, and the person seated in the front seat or the persons occupying front facing rear seats, as the case may be, wear the seat belts while the vehicle is in motion:] (4) On and after expiry of one year from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 1999, the driver of every vehicle shall ensure that the following items are carried in the vehicle, namely: (a) in case of vehicles other than motor cycles, a set of spare bulbs for headlamp and fuses, and a spare wheel ready for use= (b) tool kit as prescribed by the manufacturer; (c) triangles of size 150 mm with a red reflecting surface as per IS: 8339 1993 specified by the Bureau of Indian Standards, for keeping in front and rear of the vehicle in case the vehicle is stranded on the road (applicable to vehicles other than two,and three-wheelers); as specified below, namely: one triangle in case of four-wheelers with GVW not exceeding 7.5 tons; two triangles in case of four-wheelers with GVW exceeding 7.5 tons: 3825 '[Provided that in case of vehicles manufactured on and after Ist January; 2003, the triangles of size and specification shall conform to AIS 022-2001 , as may be amended from time to time; till such time as corresponding Bureau of Indian Standards specifications are notified:] 383 '[Provided further that in addition, M3 and N3 category of vehicles shall also be required to install retro-reflective triangle complying to AIS:022.2001 as amended from time to time, excluding the requirements specified in clauses 7.2,7.3,7.4,7.7, 8.1.2 and

379 · Substituted by G.SR. 214(E) , dated 18-3-1999, for "motor cycle" (w.e.f: 18-3-1999). 380 Inserted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (W.e.f. 18-3-1999). 38 1 Sub-R: (3) substituted by G.S.R. 699(E) , dated 10-10-2002 (w.e.f. 10-10-2002). 382 Inserted by G.S.R: 4OO(E); dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f: 31-5-2002). 383 Proviso inserted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-3-2006) .

5 · 0,6.0,11.0 of Annexure 4 of the said standard: The colour of the triangle fitted in the front of the vehicle shall be white and that of rear shall be red. The location of both the triangles shall be at least one meter above the ground level at the front and rear, preferably at the centre of the vehicle. For the purposes of "white colour warning triangle" the word "red" shall be substituted by word "white" wherever applicable in AIS:022.2001 . The colour requirements of white retro-reflective portion shall be as per clause 8.5 of AIS:057 and white fluorescent material shall be as per clause 7.1 of ISO:7591-82(E);] (d) first-aid kit containing a tube of antiseptic cream containing 0.5% of Centrimide B.P. in a non-greasy base, sterilised dressings, sterlised elastic plaster, waterproof plaster, gauze and elastic bandage for wounds and burns, (e) number of chock blocks for four-wheelers as specified below, namely: _ one chock block in case of four-wheelers with GVW exceeding 4 tons and less than 7.5 tons; two chock blocks in case of 4-wheelers with GVW exceeding 7.5 tons; The vehicle manufacturer shall ensure that the above items are supplied at the time of first sale of vehicle; 384 '[(f) at the time of purchase of the two wheeler; the manufacturer of the two wheeler shall supply a protective headgear conforming to specifications prescribed by the Bureau of Indian Standards under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act; 1986 (63 of 1986): Provided that these conditions shall not apply to category of persons exempted in terms of section 129 and the rules made thereunder by the concerned State Government: ] (5) Halogen bulbs with P45t cap shall not be used for headlights on all vehicles Wattage of halogen bulbs shall not exceed 70/75 watts for 24 volts and 60/65 for 12 volts systems:] 385[1= 39. Production of licence and certificate of registration: _The driver or conductor of a motor vehicle shall produce certificate of registration, insurance, fitness and permit; the driving licence and any other relevant documents on demand by any police officer in uniform or any other officer authorized by the State Government in this behalf, and if any or all of the documents are not in his possession, he shall produce in person an extract or extracts of the documents duly attested by any police officer or by

384 · CI. if) inserted by G.S.R. 589(E) , dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-3-2006) 385 Substituted by G.S.R: 76(E) , dated 31-1-2000 (w.e.f. 31-1-2000) . Earlier R: 138 was substituted by G.S.R. 684(E) , dated 5-10-1999 (w.e.f. 22-10-1999).

141 · Certificate of insurance: ~An authorised insurer shall issue to every holder of a policy of insurance, a certificate of insurance in Form 51 in respect of each such vehicle: 142. Cover notes: ~(1) Every cover note issued by an authorised insurer shall be in Form 52. (2) A cover note referred to in sub-rule (1) shall be valid for a period of sixty-days from the date of its issue and the insurer shall issue a policy of insurance before the date of expiry of the cover note. 143. Issue of certificates and cover notes:-~Every certificate of insurance or cover note issued by an insurer in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter shall be duly authenticated by such person as may be authorised by the insurer 144. Transfer of certificate of insurance.~When the ownership of a motor vehicle covered by a valid insurance certificate is transferred to another person together with the policy of insurance relating thereto the policy of insurance of such vehicle shall automatically stand transferred to that other person from the date of transfer of ownership of the vehicle and the said person shall within fourteen days of the date of transfer intimate to the authorised insurer who has insured the vehicle, the details of the registration of the vehicle, the date of transfer of the vehicle, the previous owner of the vehicle and the number and date f the insurance policy so that the authorised insurer may make the necessary changes in his record: 145. Exclusion of advertising matter:--No certificate of the insurance or cover note issued in pursuance of Chapter Xl of the Act and of this Chapter shall contain any advertising matter either on the face or on the back thereof: 146. Certificates or cover notes lost; destroyed; torn; soiled; defaced or mutilated: --(1) Where the holder of a policy (a) lodges with an authorised insurer a declaration in which he declares that a certificate of insurance or cover note issued to him by such insurer has been lost, destroyed, torn, soiled, defaced or mutilated and sets out full particulars of the circumstances connected with the loss or destruction of the certificate or cover note and the efforts made to find it;

158 · Settlement of claims: The authority shall comply with such directions as the Central Government or the State Government, as the case may be, may, from time to time issue, with respect to the procedure to be followed for settlement of claims which are to be met out of the funds: Foreign insurance 159. List of foreign insurers ~(1) The Central Government shall publish in the Official Gazette a list (hereinafter referred to as the approved list) of foreign insurers who have been guaranteed in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, together with the name of the guarantor or guarantors in each case and shall also publish from time to time any addition to or removal from the approved list. (2) No foreign insurer's name shall be added to the approved list until such foreign insurer has been guaranteed by at least one insurer and the name of the foreign insurer who ceases to have at least one guarantor shall be removed from the list. 160. Guarantor of foreign insurer: (1) An insurer who desires to guarantee a foreign insurer shall make application therefore to the Central Government in Form 55. (2) The Central Government may; if it is satisfied that the application referred to in sub- rule (1) is in order and that it is expedient that the foreign insurer be placed in the approved list or, where the name of the foreign insurer is already included in the approved list, that the insurer should be added to the approved list as guarantor of the foreign insurer; and the name of the foreign insurer to the approved list if it is not already included, and include the insurer as a guarantor of such foreign insurer: (3) A guarantor desiring to cease guaranteeing a foreign insurer shall give notice of not less than two months to the Central Government in Form 56, and where such notice has been given, the guarantor shall be deemed to have ceased to guarantee the foreign insurer from the date specified in the notice: Provided that the insurer shall be deemed, in respect of all certificates of foreign insurance endorsed or renewed in accordance with the provisions of sub-rule (2) of rule 161 before the date of such cessation, to continue as the guarantor of the foreign insurer who has issued the certificate as if the guarantor had not ceased to be his guarantor (4) If at any time a guarantor ceases to be an insurer; the Central Government may, after giving such notice as may appear to it to be necessary; remove from the approved list the name of such guarantor wherever it appears: Provided that the guarantor who ceases to be an insurer shall be deemed, in respect of all certificates of foreign insurance endorsed in pursuance of the provisions of sub-rule