Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989. Bare Act

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Type	Rules
Year	1988
Jurisdiction	Union territory of Chandigarh
Status	In force as published by the source
Text	Published as one document, as the source published it
Subjects	transport

THE CENTRAL MOTOR VEHICLES RULES, 19891 1 Vide G.S.R. 590 (E), dated 2-6-1989, published in the Gazelle of India, Ext., Pi. II, S. 3, dated 2-6-1989.

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

3 The words and figures "sub-rule (3) of rule 103" omitted by G.S.R 221(E), daled 28-3 2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001).

4 Inserted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

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

CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY

1. Short title and commencement.—(1) These rules may be called the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989.

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

(3) The provisions of 2[rule 9,] sub-rule (3) of rule 16, sub-rule (4) of rule 96, 3 4 5[* * *] 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.

2. Definitions.—In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires—

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

4[(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 materiaIs;]

5[(ca) "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 1 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;]

6[6 7 8 9 10(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 operator's name as registered owner;]

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

6 CI. {aa) inserted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989), relattered as CI. (d) by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

7 Substituted by G.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004, for CI. (d) (w.e.f. 10-2-2004).

8 Cls. (b) and (c) relettered as Cls. (e) and (/), respectively by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

9 Cls. (d) and (e) relettered as Cls. (g) and (h), respectively by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

10 Inserted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f. 31-5-2002).

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

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

9[(h)] "non-transport vehicle" means a motor vehicle which is not a transport vehicle.

10[(i) "Category L-l" means a motorcycle as defined in sub-section (27) of section 2 of the Act, with maximum design speed not exceeding 45 km/hour and engine capacity not exceeding 50 cc, if fitted with a thermic engine;

(j) "Category L-2" means a motor cycle as defined in sub-section (27) of section 2 of the Act, with maximum design speed exceeding 45 km/hour and engine capacity exceeding 50 cc, if fitted with a thermic engine;

(k) "Category M" means a motor vehicle with at least four wheels used for the carriage of passengers and their luggage;

(/) "Category M-l" means a motor vehicle used for the carriage of passengers and their luggage and comprising no more than eight seats in addition to the driver's seat;

(m) "Category M-2" means a motor vehicle used for the carriage of passengers and their luggage and comprising more than eight seats in addition to the driver's seat and having a maximum mass not exceeding 5 tonnes;

(n) "Category M-3" means a motor vehicle used for the carriage of passengers and their luggage and comprising more than eight seats in addition to the driver's seat and having a maximum mass exceeding 5 tonnes;

(o) "Category N" means a motor vehicle with at least four wheels used for the carriage of goods;

(p) "Category N-l" means a motor vehicle used for the carriage of goods and having a maximum mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes;

(q) "Category N-2" means a motor vehicle used for the carriage of goods and having a maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes but not exceeding 12 tonnes;

(r) "Category N-3" means a motor vehicle used for the carriage of goods and having a maximum mass exceeding 12 tonnes;

11[(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 Organization for Standardization (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 4 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 Licence and Registration Certificate applications;

12[(r) "International Driving Permit" means the licence 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 but excluding the countries with whom there are no diplomatic relations;]

13[(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 if the following conditions are verified and authorised by any testing agency specified in rule 126, the battery operated vehicle shall not be deemed to be a motor vehicle.

(i) the thirty minutes power of the motor is less than 0.25 kW.;

(ii) the maximum speed of the vehicle is less than 25 km/h;

11 Substituted by G.S.R. 513(E), dated 10-8-2004 (w.e.f. 10-9-2004).

12 Inserted by G.S.R. 720(E), dated 10-9-2003 (w.e.f. 10-10-2003).

13 Inserted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2005).

(iii) bi-cycles with pedal assistance which are—(a) equipped with an auxiliary electric motor having a thirty minute power less than 0.25 kW, whose output is progressively reduced and finally cut off as the vehicle reaches a speed of 25 km/h, or sooner, if the cyclist stops pedaling; and (b) fitted with suitable brakes and retro-reflective devices, i.e., one white reflector in the front and one red reflector at the rear.

Explanation.—The thirty minute power of the motor is defined in AIS: 049:2003 and method of verification is prescribed in AIS: 041:2003, till the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986);

(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.]

CHAPTER II LICENSING OF DRIVERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES General

3. General.—The provisions of sub-section (1) of section 3 shall not apply to a person while receiving instructions 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 learner's licence 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 or 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 centimeters square and the letter "L" shall not be less than 10 centimeters high, 2 centimeters thick and 9 centimeters 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).

14[4. Evidence as to the correctness of address and age.—Every applicant for the issue of a licence 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 attested by a Gazette Officer of the Central Government or of a State Government or an officer of a local body who is equivalent in rank of a Gazetted Officer of the Government or Village Administration Officer or Municipal Corporation Councillor or Panchayat President, namely:— 15

2. Electoral Roll,

3. Life insurance Policy, 16[* * *]

4. Passport, 17[* * *]

6. Pay slip issued by any office of the Central Government or a State Government or a local body, 17[* * *]

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.e.f. 26-3-1993).

15 Item No. 1 "1. Ration Card" omitted by G.S.R.589(E),dated l6-9-2005 (vv.e.f.l6-9-2005).

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).

17 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 (w.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).

5 by the applicant before an Executive Magistrate, or a First Class Judicial Magistrate or a Notary Public as evidence of age and address.]

5. Medical certificate.—19 20[(1) Every application for the issue of a learner's licence or a driving licence or for making addition of another class or description of a motor vehicle to a driving licence or for renewal of a driving licence to drive a vehicle other than a transport vehicle shall be accompanied by a self-declaration as to the physical fitness as in Form 1 and every such application for a licence 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.]

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.S.R. 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. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

23 R. 9 substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

20[(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.]

6. Exemption from production of medical certificate.—Any person who has, after the date of commencement of these rules, produced a medical certificate in connection with the obtaining of a learner's licence or a driving licence, whether for initial issuance or for renewal thereof, or for addition of another class of motor vehicles to his driving licence, shall not be required to produce a medical certificate, except where the application is made for the renewal of a driving licence.

7. Affixing of photograph to medical certificate.—A photograph of the applicant shall be affixed at the appropriate place shown in 21 22 23[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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8. Minimum educational qualification for driving transport vehicles.—[Omitted by G.S.R.

933(E). dated28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).]

23[9. Educational qualifications for drivers of goods carriages carrying dangerous or hazardous goods.—24[(1) One year from the date of commencement of Central Motor 6 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 licence to drive a transport vehicle, also has the ability to read and write at least one Indian language out of those 24 25[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 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.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001).

goods.

Period of training Place of training Syllabus A. Defensive driving Questionnaire Cause of accidents Accidents' statistics Driver's personal fitness Car condition Braking distance Highway driving Road/ Pedestrian crossing Railway crossing Adapting to weather 1 lead on collision Rear end collision Night driving Films and discussion 3 days At any institute recognised by the State Government Duration of training for A & B—1st and 2nd day B. Advanced driving skills and training (/) Discussion Before starting — Checklist — outside/below/near vehicle — product side — inside vehicle During driving — correct speed/gear — signalling — lane control — overtaking/giving side — speed limit/safe distance — driving on slopes Before stopping — sale stopping place, signalling, road width, condition After stopping — preventing vehicle movement — wheel clocks 7 — vehicle attendance 26[Night driving (ii') Field test/training C. Product safety UN Panel — mandatory lighting requirements — headlamp alignment — use of dipped beam] — 1 driver at a lime — UN classification — Hazchem Code — Toxicity, flammability, other definitions Dura tion of training for (C) Third day.

Product information — Tremcards — CIS/MSDS Emergency procedure — Importance of temperature pressure, level — Explosive limits — Knowledge about equipment — Communication — Spillage handling — Use of PPE — Fire fighting — First Aid — Toxic release control — Protection of wells, rivers, lakes, etc.

— Use of protective equipment — Knowledge about valves, etc.]

(2) The holder of a driving licence possessing the minimum educational qualification or the certificate referred to in sub-rule (1), shall make an application in writing on a plain paper alongwith his driving licence and the relevant certificate to the licensing authority hi whose jurisdiction he resides for making necessary entries in Ms driving licence and if the driving licence is in Form l\ the application shall be accompanied by the fee as is referred to in Serial No. 8 of the Table to rule 32.

(3) The licensing authority, on receipt of the application referred to in sub-rule (2), shall make an endorsement in the driving licence 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.]

Learner's licence

10. Application for learner's licence.—An application for the grant or renewal of a learner's licence shall be made in Form 2 and shall be accompanied by,—

(a) save as otherwise provided in rule 6, a medical certificate in -27 [Form 1-A]. * Substituted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f. 18-3-1999).26 8

(b) three copies of the applicant's recent 27 28[passport size photograph],

(d) the case of an application for 29 30[transport vehicle], the driving licence held by the applicant.

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 o\ 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).

11. Preliminary test.—(1) Save as otherwise provided in sub-rule (2), every applicant for a learner's licence 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;

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

30[(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 per cent 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 licence,

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

(c) the holder of a learner's licence issued or renewed after the commencement of these rules, 31[(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 recognized and notified in this regard by the State Government.]

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 31 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.

31 Inserted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001). Earlier CI. (d) was omitted by G.S.R. 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.e.f. 10-10-2003).

34 Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989, for "photograph of the size of five centimetres by six centimetres" (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

35 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. 720(E), dated 10-9-2003 (w.e.f. 10-10-2003).

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;

(d) save as otherwise provided in rule6,a medical certificate in 35 36[Form 1 -A];

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

36[(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;

(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.]

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].

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

(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;

(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) 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;

(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 manoeuvring, 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:—

(1) 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.

16. Form of driving licence.—(1) Every driving licence issued or renewed by a licensing authority shall be in Form 6.

(2) Where the licensing authority has the necessary apparatus, 38[for the issue of a laminated card type or Smart Card type driving licence, such card type or Smart Card type driving licence, 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 licence issued or renewed by the licensing authority shall be in Form 7.

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).

12 39[(4) Every International Driving Pemit 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 licence, 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.]

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—

(r) 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;

(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.

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, 39 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.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).

13 type driving licence, 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 licence issued or renewed by the licensing authority shall be in Form 7.

41[(4) Every International Driving Pennit 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 licence, whichever is earlier.

(a) an effective learner's licence and driving licence held by applicant;

(b) in the case of an application for addition of a transport vehicle, the driving certificate in Form 5;

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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 subsection (1) as they apply in relation to an application for the grant of a driving licence.

18. Renewal of driving licence.—(1) An application for the renewal of a driving licence 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 applicant's recent 41 42,[passport size photograph], if renewal 41 Inserted by G.S.R. 720(E), dated 10-9-2003 (w.e.f. 10-10-2003).

42 CI. (c) omitted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

43 Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989, for "photograph of the size of five centimetres by six centimetres" (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

is to be made in Form 6,

(d) the medical certificate in 43[Form 1-A].

(2) Where the driving licence authorises the holder of such licence 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 licence for the appropriate period as specified in sub-section (2) of section 14.

19. Refund of fee.—Where the licensing authority rejects an application for the renewal of a driving licence 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.

20. Driving licence to drive motor vehicle belonging to the Defence Department.—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

21. Powers of licensing authority to disqualify.—For the purpose of clause (J) of sub section (1) of section 19, the commission of the following acts by holder of a driving licence 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.

44[(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 driver's 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 signaled to do so by any person authorised to do so.

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

(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 a way 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 time table pertaining to the vehicle, or, where there is no such time table, with all reasonable despatch.

(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.

45[(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.]

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

Endorsement in driving licence

22. Endorsement by Courts.—A Court convicting a holder of a licence, for any one of the offences specified hereunder, shall endorse or cause to be endorsed in the driving licence, the particulars of such conviction, namely:—

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

45 CI. (24) substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

46 Inserted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001).

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

(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 licence or certificate of registration (section 130).

(j) Failing to stop vehicle as required under section 132.

(k) Obtaining or applying for a licence 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 section 183 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 punishable limit or weight (section 194).

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

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

State Register

23. State Register of driving licences.—(1) Each State Government shall maintain a State Register of driving licences in respect of driving licences 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

24. 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 licence in Form 11 granted by the licensing authority.

(2) An application for the grant or renewal of a licence under sub-rule (1) shall be made in Form 12 or Form 13, 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 licence 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;

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).

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 for a 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:— 18

(a) a blackboard,

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

(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, 48 49 50[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, 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.S.R. 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).

screw spanners, and hammer),

(i) driving instructions manual,

(j) benches and tables for trainees and work bench, 49[* * *] 49[* * * ]

(m) a ^[collection] of books on automobile mechanism, driving, road safety, traffic regulations, laws relating to motor vehicles and related subjects 51 52[***]

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

52[* * * ]

(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, 19

(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.

(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

(3) The licensing authority shall, when considering an application for the grant or renewal of a licence 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: * 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).

(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 zontrol facility to enable the instructor to control or stop the vehicle;

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

(a) a blackboard,

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

(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, 54[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, 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).

(j) benches and tables for trainees and work bench, 55[* * *] 55 56 [* * * ]

(m) a “[collection] of books on automobile mechanism, driving, road safety, traffic regulations, laws relating to motor vehicles and related subjects 57[***] 21

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

58[* * * ]

(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,

(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:

(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 licence in Form 11 57 58 59[within a period of ninety days from receipt of such an application],

(5) No application for licence 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.

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).

25. Duration of a licence and renewal thereof.—A licence 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 licence not less than sixty days before the date of its expiry:

22 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, 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;

61 (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;

(f) 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;

60 Proviso added by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2005).

61 CI. (c) omitted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (vv.e.f. 28-10-1989).

(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 licence 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 licence 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.

28. Power of the licensing authority to suspend or revoke licence.—(1) If the licensing authority which granted the licence is satisfied, after giving the holder of the licence 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

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

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

(ii) revoking the licence.

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

29. Appeal.—Any person aggrieved by any order of the licensing authority under sub rule (5) of rule 24, rule 25 or 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.

30. Procedure for appeal.—(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 62[within a period of forty five days from the date of receipt of such an appeal].

31. Syllabus for imparting instructions in driving of motor vehicles.—(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

1. Know your vehicle control: Simple introduction to automobile engines and their working.

2. Foot controls Foot brake, accelerator, clutch-dipper (not in present models).

Hand controls Steering wheel, hand brake, horn, light, wipers, ignition switch, starter, dipper and indicators.

Other controls Rear-view mirror (right and left side), instrument cluster, gauges, dials, windscreen—their purpose.

3. Pre-driving checks (i) Before sitting on driver's seat and

(ii) After sitting on driver's seat.

4. Beginning to drive Precautions just before moving, While moving Bitting point, Moving, Steering control, Changing of gear, Stopping, Braking, Accelerator (gradual, sudden) Traffic sense, road sense, judgment, parking and positioning according to road users, Reversing.

5. Driving on the road Anticipation, judgment and road positioning according to other road users.

6. Driving at inter-sections Mirror Signal and Maneuver (MSM) and Position Speed and Look (PSL).

Zone of vision:

7. Maneuvers Merging and diverging maneuvers—turning maneuvers to left, right, about, 3-point turn, 5-poinl turn and U-turn, overtaking stationary vehicle, moving vehicle in left side and right side.

8. Reversing Locating reverse gear in sitting position, speed control, steering in reverse gear, weaving the 'S' bend and common errors.

9. Parking Parallel, angular, perpendicular, parking facing uphill, parking facing downhill, common errors.

11. Priority for certain vehicles Emergency vehicles Fire engines, and Ambulance.

62 Inserted by G.S.R. 589(E),dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-10-2005).

25 B. TRAFFIC EDUCATION—I

1. Driving regulations

2. Hand signals

3. Traffic signs

4. Hand signals of T raffic constables/T raffic warden.

5. Introduction to automatic light signals.

6. Introduction to road markings.

7. Speed regulations on highways and city roads.

8. Parking at objectionable places.

9. Some important provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988—Sections 122, 123, 125, 126 and 128 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

10. Test of competence to drive C. LIGHT VEHICLES DRIVING PRACTICE Road use regulations made under section 118 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

Schedule to the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

Sub-rule (3) of rule 15 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.

1. Identification of various parts of the vehicles.

2. Pre-driving checks (i) Before sitting on driver's seat, and

(ii) After sitting on driver's seal.

6. Steering practice —Push and pull method.

4. Bitting point

5. Moving and gear changing

6. Stopping: —Normal stopping —Emergency stopping.

7. Developing judgment and anticipation to drive on road.

8. Reversing —In straight —in S bends.

9. Turning about and parking.

10. Licensing.

D. VEHICLE MECHANISM AND REPAIRS

1. Layout of vehicle.

2. Function of diesel and petrol engine.

3. Fuel system

4. Cooling system —Fuel lines —Fuel injection pump —Automiser —Airlock —Oil block.

—Purpose —Radiator —Water pump —Fan leaf/fan belt —Radiator water boiling —Rectification.

5. Lubrication system —Purpose —Engine lubrication —Chassis lubrication —Oil grade numbers unilwise.

6. Transmission system (a) Clutch:

—Function —Slip —Rising —Linkages

(b) Gearbox:

—Function —Purpose —Parts

—Function / purpose —Yoke joint —C.J. bearing slip —"U" joint —Lubrication

(d) Differential:

—Purpose —Function/Noise.

7. Suspension system —Purpose —Springs —Shackle, shackle pinbushes —Shock absorber and its bushes.

8. Steering system —Purpose —Steering geometry —Steering linkages —Steering box

9. Brake system —Purpose —Hydraulic brake andits know-how —Air assisted hydraulic brake and its know-how —Air brake and its know-how

10. Electrical system —Brake adjustment of the entire system.

—Battery and its condition —Dynamo/Alternator —Self motor—Starter motor regulators —Lights—Knowledge to read the charging rate in the Ampere meter.

11. Tyres —Study of tyres —Maintenance —Effect of defective tyres and wheel alignment.

12. Instruments cluster, dash board meters and their purposes and functions.

27 E. MEDIUM AND HEAVY VEHICLE DRIVING:

DRIVING THEORY—II

1. Qualities of a good driver —Patience, responsibility, self-confidence, anticipation, concentration, courtesy, defensive driving, knowledge of road rules/regulations, knowledge of vehicle controls, maintenance and simple mechanism.

2. Knowledge of vehicle controls —Major controls —Minor controls.

3. Response to controls —Accelerator —Brake—Gradual /Sudden /Sudden tierce —Clutch —Steering.

4. Pre-driving checks (i) Before sitting on driver's seat, and (//) after sitting on driver's seat.

5. Holding steering wheel —Push and pull method practice —on the move —while gear changing —while turning —while sounding horn —while operating dash board switches —while signalling —on emergency.

6. Gear changing —Double de-clutching, importance and procedure single clutching —Gear up procedure, shifting to lower gears —Gear down procedure, shifting to higher gears.

7. Beginning to drive —I gear —II gear —Ill gear —IV gear —V gear —Reverse gear —Over drive/optional.

8. M.S.M. and P.S.L. Routines.

9. Manoeuvres —Passing —Merging —Diverging —Overtaking —Crossing —Turning —Cornering —Reversing —Parking.

10. Slopping —Normal stopping —Emergency stopping —Use of engine brake/ exhaust brake.

11. Stopping distance —Reaction distance —Braking distance.

12. Following distance —Meaning —Distance method —Car length method —2seconds time rule method.

13. Identification, prediction, decision and execution (IPDE) principle.

14. Defensive driving techniques Judgment Anticipation Escape route.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

21.

Fuel saving methods Reports—discussions Night driving Location of head light switch Procedure Obligation to light the lamps, restriction on lighting the lamps.

Hill driving Starling in hill using the parking brake method Slipping the clutch method Driving uphill Driving downhill.

Emergency manoeuvres Prevention is better than cure in case of skidding, horn stuck Fire, wheels coming out Brake failure Broken stub axle Burst of front tyre Steering wobbling Snapping of steering linkages Jamming of accelerator pedal Snapping of clutch rod Under special circumstances like chances of collision with a disabled vehicle.

Brake failure during downhill Sudden obstruction in front of the vehicle Driving under special conditions In wet weather Towing (trailer driving) In dawn, dusk and misty roads In dense traffic.

Procedure On tow board Speed of towing Reversing and positioning the vehicle with trailers.

F. TRAFFIC EDUCATION—II Know your road Functional classification Design speeds Road geometries Surface types and characteristics Slopes and elevation.

Slight distance At bends At intersections.

Road junctions Principles and types I junctions Y junctions 4-Arm junctions Staggered junctions Controlled junctions Uncontrolled junctions.

Traffic islands Bye-pass, subway, over-bridge and flyovers Types of round about Channelisers, median.

Purpose Driving procedures.

29 G. PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR DRIVERS Some basic aspects about ethical and courteous behaviour with other road users H. HEAVY VEHICLE DRIVING PRACTICE

Introduction of various instruments Pre-driving checks

3. Beginning to drive Dial gauges and controls.

(i) Before sitting on driver's seat, and (ii) After sitting on driver's seat.

Bitting point, moving, changing gear including steering, stopping, hand signals.

Application of IBDE—principle.

double de-clutch

4. Rural road driving

5. Development of judgment:

6. Development of anticipation:

Passing, overtaking, merging, diverging, M.S.M. and P.S.L. routine method of practice, defensive driving technique, proper following.

Turning, meeting, entering and emerging in junctions, lane selection and lane discipline, intersection, observa Hon.

10.

11.

12.

Developing skill to drive in crowded streets.

Nigh l driving.

Cross country practice and hill driving.

Internal-trade test.

Reversing and parking practice.

Licensing.

I. FIRE HAZARDS Fire-fighting and prevention methods on vehicle.

J. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

1. Factors affecting the vehicle parts due to bad and negligent driving.

2. General day-to-day maintenance and periodical maintenance.

3. Battery maintenance.

4. Tyre maintenance and tube vulcanizing.

5. Engine tune up.

6. Checking wheel alignment.

7. Brake adjustment.

8. Accelerator, brake, clutch-pedal adjustment.

9. Fan belt adjustments.

10. Observation of dash-board meters.

11. Lubrication.

12. Removal of air lock and oil block.

K. FIRST-AID

1. Introduction to first-aid.

2. Outline of first-aid.

3. Structure and functions of the body.

4. Dressings and bandages.

5. The circulation of the blood.

6. Wounds and haemorrhage.

7. Haemorrhage from special regions.

8. Shock.

9. Respiration.

10. Injuries to bones.

11. Burning scales.

12. Unconsciousness (insensibility).

13. Poisons.

[(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 licence to drive medium goods vehicle or medium passenger motor vehicle who had undergone the lessons after the commencement of tins rule, and desiring to obtain a driving licence 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 licence 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.

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

64[31-A. Temporary licence.—(1) Where there is no school or establishment as is referred to in sub-section (4) of section 12 or granted a licence under sub-rule (4) of rule 24, in any Taluk within the jurisdiction of the licensing authority, the licensing authority 63 Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

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

31 may, notwithstanding any tiling contained in sub-rules (3) and (4) of rule 24 or rule 25, grant a temporary licence 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 licence 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 licence 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:— 32 65[TABLE Serial No.

Purpose Amount Rule Section

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

1. In respect of issue or renewal of learner's licence for each class of vehicle.

Thirty rupees 10 8

2. In respect of issue of a driving licence in Form 6.

Forty rupees 140) 9 66[2-A. In respect of issue of International Driving Permit in Form6-A Five hundred rupees 14(2)(b) 9]

3. In respect of issue of a d riving licence in Form 7.

67[Two hundred rupees] including the cost of computerized chip 140) 9

4. For test of competence to drive. Fifty rupees 14(b) 9

5. In respect of addition of another class of vehicle to driving licence in Form 6.

Thirty rupees 17(1)(d) 11

6. In respect of renewal of driving licence in Form 6.

68[Fifty rupees] 18(1)(a) 15

7. In respect of renewal of a driving licence in Form 6 to drive a motor vehicle for which application is made after the grace period 69[Hundred rupees and an additional fee at the rate of fifty rupees for a period of delay of one year or part thereof reckoned from the date of expiry of the grace period] 15

8. In respect of addition of another class of motor vehicle to the driving licence in Form 7 and renewal of driving licence in Form

70[Two hundred rupees] including the cost of computerized chip 17(1)(d) 18(1 ){a) 11

9. In respect of issue and renewal of licence to a school or establishment for imparting instructions in driving.

Two thousand and five hundred rupees 24(2) 12

10. In respect of issue of duplicate licence to the school or establishment imparting instructions in driving.

Two thousand and five hundred rupees 26(2) 12

11. In respect of an appeal against the orders of licensing authority referred to in rule 30.

One hundred rupees 30(1) 17] 65 Substituted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001). Earlier the Table was substituted by G.S.R. 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. 720(E), dated 10-9-2003 (w.e.f. 10-10-2003).

67 Substituted by G.S.R 400(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).

CHAPTER III REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES Trade certificate

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;

(d) medium passenger motor vehicle;

(e) medium goods vehicle;

if) heavy passenger motor vehicle;

(g) heavy goods vehicle;

(h) 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:- 71 Inserted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-10-2005).

AB—Represent State Code.

12—Registration District Code.

TCI—Trade 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.

36. Refund.—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.

37. Period of validity.—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.

38. Issue of duplicate certificate.—(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 rule 81.

(2) On receipt of an application alongwith 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.

39. Use of trade registration mark and number.—(1) A trade registration mark and number shall not be used upon more than one vehicle at a tune or upon any vehicle other than a vehicle bona fide in the possession of the dealer 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 weatherproof circular folder and the trade registration mark shall be exhibited in a conspicuous place in the vehicle.

40. Restrictions on use of trade certificate or trade registration mark and number.—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 therewith 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 35 person and is being used by a prospective purchaser of that vehicle for the purpose of reasonable test or trial.

41. Purposes for which motor vehicle with trade certificate may be used.— 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 if) 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.

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

43. Register of trade certificate.—(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 36 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 a trip, 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.

44. Suspension or cancellation of trade certificate .—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.

45. Appeal.—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.

46. Procedure for appeal.—(l)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 72 73 74[within the period of thirty days from the date of receipt of such an appeal].

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).

47. Application for registration of motor vehicles.—(1) An application for registration of a motor vehicle shall be made in Form 20 to the registering authority within a period of 73[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;

74[(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, 75[Form 22-A from the body builders];

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. 400(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).

76[(h) custom's clearance certificate in the case of imported vehicles along with the licence 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]

(z) appropriate fee as specified in rule 81. (2) In respect of vehicles temporarily registered, application under sub-rule (1) shall be made before the temporary registration expires.

48. Issue of certificate of registration.—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 77[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] 72 77[within the period of thirty days from the receipt of such an application]:

69[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 78[within the period of thirty days from the date of receipt of such an application].]

49. Registration records to be kept by the registering authority.—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, 38 sub-section (4) of section 52, orders of suspension under section 53 and order of cancellation under sections 54 and 55.

79[50. Form and manner of display of registration marks on the motor vehicles.—79 80[(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:— 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.S.R. 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).

(i) the plate shall be a solid unit made of 1.0 mm 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 centre 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 top side 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 alongwith 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 authorized 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:— For two and three-wheelers 200 x 100 mm For Light Motor Vehicles/Passenger cars 340x200mm/500x 120 mm For medium commercial vehicles, heavy 340 x200 mm:

commercial vehicles and Trailer/combination

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

81[Provided further that the size of the registration plates for agricultural tractors shall be as follows:— Front - - 285x45 mm Rear - 200x100 mm]:

82[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:]

83[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 81 Inserted by G.S.R. 720(E),dated 10-9-2003 (w.e.f. 10-10-2003).

82 Third proviso inserted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2006).

83 Fourth proviso inserted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2005).

40 no such partition, on the front interior of the vehicle near the roof to the left side of the driver's 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;

84[(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.]

85[(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 be exhibited in one line:

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 hi 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 86[vertical plane by more than 45 degrees].

84 CI. (d) substituted by G.S.R. 901(E), dated 13-12-2001 (w.e.f. 13-12-2001). Earlier CI.

(d) was substituted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001).

85 Added by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

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

87[51. Size of letters and numerals of the registration mark.—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:—

52. Renewal of certificate of registration.—(1) An application by or on behalf of the Sl.

No.

Class of vehicle Dimensions not less than Height Thickness Space between

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

1. All motor cycles and three-wheeled invalid carriages Rear-letters 35 7 5

2. All motor cycles and three-wheeled invalid carriages Rear-numeral 40 7 5

3. Motorcycles with engine capacity less than 70 cc Front-letters & numerals 15 2.5 2.5

4. Other motor cycles Front-letters & numerals 30 5 5 88[5. Three-wheelers of engine capacity not exceeding 500 cc Rear and front numerals and letters 35 7 5

6. Three-wheelers of engine capacity exceeding 500 cc Rear and front numerals and letters 40 7 5]

7. All other motor vehicles Rear and front letters and numerals 65 10 10] 89[8. Power tillers Front letters and numerals 15 2.5 2.5

9. Trailers coupled to power tillers Rear letters and numerals 30 5 5] owner of a motor vehicle, other than a transport veliicle, for the renewal of a certificate of registration, shall be made to the registering authority in whose jurisdiction the veliicle 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:

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).

88 Substituted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f. 18-3-1999).

89 Inserted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2005).

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).

53. Issue of duplicate certificate of registration.—(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 90[last registering authority] in Form 26 and shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee as specified in rule 81.

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).

54. Assignment of new registration mark.—(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 twelve months 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.

55. Transfer of ownership.—(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 (z) 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 rule 81.

(3) An application for transfer of ownership of a motor veliicle under subclause (ii) of clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 50 shall be made by the transferee in Fonn 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 subsection (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.

56. Transfer of ownership on death of owner of the vehicle.—(1) Where the owner of a motor vehicle dies, the person succeeding to the possession of the veliicle 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;

(d) the certificate of insurance.

57. Transfer of ownership of vehicle purchased in public auction.—

(1) The person who has acquired or purchased a motor veliicle 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— 44

(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; and

(d) the certified copy of the order of the Central Government or State Government authorising the auction of the vehicle.

(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:

91[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 th

Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989.

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