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 1st day of July, 1989. The provisions of 2 [rule 9,] sub-rule (3) of rule 16, sub-rule (4) of rule 96, 3[* * *] 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 materials;] 5 [(ca) "combine harvester‖ means an agricultural equipment vehicle, self-propelled or agricultural tractor powered type (either coupled to the trailer for header assembly or any other attachment of the machine) designed to perform more than one of the following tasks namely :- (i) Picking, harvesting, threshing, separating, cleaning, chopping, collecting and unloading crop or agricultural produce, such as a grain, sugarcane, cotton, fodder, straw or stalk, while moving through the standing crop or agricultural produce; (ii) Agreement of bagging with a pick-up attachment to use it for handling crop that has been swathed. Explanation. – For the purpose of these clause, a combine harvester shall be a non-transport motor vehicle, the driving on the road of which is incidental to the main intended use in the fields and for travelling from one field to another, for short durations, at a speed not exceeding thirty kilometer per hour;] 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), dated 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. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 01-04-2015). 5a[(cab) "construction equipment vehicle" means rubber tyred (including pneumatic tyred), rubber padded or steel drum wheel mounted, self-propelled, excavator, loader, backhoe, compactor roller, dumper, motor grader, mobile crane, dozer, fork lift truck, self-loading concrete mixer or any other construction equipment vehicle or combination thereof designed for off-highway operations in mining, industrial undertaking, irrigation and general construction but modified and manufactured with "on or off" or "on and off" highway capabilities. Explanation.—A construction equipment vehicle shall be a non-transport vehicle the driving on the road of which is incidental to the main off-highway function and for a short duration at a speed not exceeding 50 kms per hour, but such vehicle does not include other purely off- highway construction equipment vehicle designed and adopted for use in any enclosed premises, factory or mine other than road network, not equipped to travel on public roads on their own power;] 6 [(cb) ―E.rickshaw‖ means a special purpose battery operated vehicle having three wheels and intended to provide last mile connectivity for transport of passengers for hire or reward, provided, - (i) Such vehicle is constructed or adapted to carry not more than four passengers, excluding the driver, the not more than 40 kilograms luggage in total; (ii) The net power of its motor is not more than 2000 W; (iii) The maximum speed of the vehicle is not more than twenty-five kilometer per hour; (cc) ―E-cart‖ means a special purpose battery operated vehicle having three wheels and intended to provide last mile connectivity for carrying goods for hire or reward, provided, - (i) Such vehicle is constructed or adapted for carrying goods by providing a separate load body or compartment with a maximum weight of three hundred and ten kilograms kilograms in addition to driver; (ii) The net power of its motor is not more than 2000 W; (iii) The maximum speed of the vehicle is not more than 25 kilometer per hour;] 7[8[(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;] 9[(e)] "Form" means a Form appended to these rules; 9 [(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. 5a Renumbered by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 01-04-2015) 6 Inserted by G.S.R. 709(E), dated 08-10-2014 (w.e.f. 08-10-2014), 7 CI. {aa) inserted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989), relettered as CI. (d)by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993). 8. Substituted by G.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004, for CI. (d) (w.e.f. 10-2-2004). 9. Cls. (b), (c), (d) and (f) relettered as Cls. (e), (f), (g) and (h), respectively by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993). 10[11[(i) "Category L-l" means a motorcycle with maximum speed not exceeding 45 km/h and engine capacity not exceeding 50 cc, if fitted with a thermic engine or motor power exceeding 0.5 kilowatt if fitted with electric motor;] (j) "Category L-2" means a motor cycle other than Category L-1; (k)"Category M" means a motor vehicle with at least four wheels used for carrying the passengers; (/) "Category M-l" means a motor vehicle used for carriage of passengers, comprising not more than eight seats in addition to the driver's seat; Note :- Definitions of type of body work for motor vehicles of category M1 shall be in accordance with Annexure 1 of AIS 053:2005, as amended from time to time, till the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986); (m)"Category M-2" means a motor vehicle used for the carriage of passengers, comprising nine or more seats in addition to the driver's seat and having a maximum Gross Vehicle Weight not exceeding 5 tonnes;] (n)"Category M-3" means a motor vehicle used for carriage of passengers, comprising nine or more seats in addition to the driver's seat and having a Gross Vehicle Weight exceeding 5 tonnes; (o) "Category N" means a motor vehicle with at least four wheels used for the carrying goods which may also carry person in addition to the goods subject to the conditions specified in Para 3.2 of AIS 053-2005, as amended from time to time, till the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986); (p) "Category N-l" means a motor vehicle used for the carriage of goods and having a Gross Vehicle Weight not exceeding 3.5 tonnes; (q) "Category N-2" means a motor vehicle used for carriage of goods and having a Gross Vehicle Weight exceeding 3.5 tonnes but not exceeding 12 tonnes; (r) "Category N-3" means a motor vehicle used for carriage of goods and having a Gross Vehicle Weight exceeding 12 tonnes; Note – For the motor vehicles, additional details and definitions specified in AIS 053 -2005, as amended from time to time, till the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986) shall be applicable;] 11a [(ra) Category ―T‖ means a non-self propelled driven road vehicle, including a semi-trailer, having at least two wheels which, on account of its design and technical features, is used to transport persons or goods and is intended to be towed by a motor vehicle; (rb) ―Category T-1‖ means a category T vehicle having a maximum weight not exceeding 0.75 tonnes; (rc) ―Category T-2‖ means a category T vehicle having a maximum weight exceeding 0.75 tonnes but not exceeding 3.5 tonnes; (rd) ―Category T-3‖ means a category T vehicle having a maximum weight exceeding 3.5 tonnes but not exceeding 10 tonnes;l (re) ―Category T-4‖ means a category T vehicle having a maximum weight exceeding 10 tonnes; 10Inserted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f. 31-5-2002). 11 Substituted by G.S.R. 784(E), dated 12-11-2008 (w.e.f. 12-11-2008). 11a. Inserted byG.S.R. 409 (E) dated 18.06.2014 (w.e.f. 18.06.2014). (rf) ―Category T-5‖ means a semi-trailer of category T vehicle intended to be drawn by a three- wheeled haulage tractor.] 11b [(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 1 2 [ 6 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 12b[that are Parties to the Convention on Road Traffic signed at Genera on 19th day of September, 1949);] 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: 13a[Provided that a two wheeled battery operated vehicle shall not be deemed to be a motor vehicle if all the following conditions are verified and authorised by any testing agency specified in rule 126, namely, (a) vehicle is equipped with an electric motor having thirty minute power less than 0.25 KW; (b) maximum speed of the vehicle is less than 25 km/hr; (c) vehicle is fitted with suitable brakes and retro-reflective devices, i.e. one while reflector in the front and one red reflector at the rear; (d) unladen weight (excluding battery weight) of the vehicle is not more than 60 kg; (e) in case of pedal assisted vehicle equipped with an auxiliary electric meter, in addition to above, the thirty minute power o f t h e m o t o r i s less than 0 .25 K W, whose output is progressively reduced and finally cut off as the vehicle reaches a speed of 25 km/hr, or sooner, if the cyclist stops pedaling. 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); 11b 12 Substituted by G.S.R. 513(E), dated 10-8-2004 (w.e.f. 10-9-2004). Substituted by G.S.R. 504 (E), dated 15.6.2010 for “4 Kilo Byte (ws.e.f. 15.6.2010) 12a. Inserted by G.S.R. 720(E), dated 10-9-2003 (w.e.f. 10-9-2003). 12b Substituted by G.S.R. 276 (E), dated 10.46.2007 (ws.e.f. 10.4.2007) 13 In serted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2005). 13a Substituted by G.S.R. 291(E), dated 24-4-2004 (w.e.f. 24-4-2004). (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.] 13b [(w)―National Capital Region‖ shall have the measuring assigned to it to clause (f) of section 2 of the National Capital Region Planning Brand Act, 1985 (2 of 1985)] 13c [(x) ―modular hydraulic trailer‖ means a trailer module intended for carrying invisible heavy or over-dimensional cargo and having the following features, namely – (i) Swing axles with hydraulic suspension; (ii) Independently steerable axles (iii) Two or more axle rows (iv) Suitable arrangement for joining such modules longitudinally or laterally or both; (v) Suitable provision for joining, such separate modules with spacer beam arrangement or by bolster arrangement or by girder bridge arrangement or by loading deck arrangement; (vi) Suitable drawbar arrangement for being pulled or pushed or self propelled. Explanation – For the purpose of this clause, the expressions :- (I) ―spacer beam arrangement‖ shall mean the arrangement of rigid steel frame used for joining, two separate modular hydraulic trailer units to form a single rigid chassis for movement of long cargo; (II) “bolster arrangement‖ shall mean the arrangement of two separate units of modular hydraulic trailer mounted with turn tables and the cargo rests on the turn tables, whereby cargo structure itself acts as long member of trailer chassis; (III) ―girder bridge arrangement‖ shall mean the arrangement of two separate units of modular hydraulic trailers mounted with turn tables, and cargo is placed on a steel girder, which is then mounted as modular hydraulic trailer, whereby the steel girder acts as the long member of the trailer chassis; (IV) ―loading deck arrangement‖ shall mean the arrangement of two separate units of modular hydraulic trailers mounted with turn tables, and cargo is placed on a loading deck, which is then mounted on both modular hydraulic trailers, whereby the loading deck acts as the long member of the modular hydraulic trailer chassis; (vii) Fitted with suitable braking system; (y) ―puller tractor‖ means a multi-axle haulage tractor of Category N3 vehicle having– (i) Suitable arrangement to pull or push modular hydraulic trailer or combination thereof under drawbar arrangement; (ii) Adequate ballast weight for providing traction; (iii) Minimum engine power of 260 hp; and (iv) Maximum speed not exceeding twenty five kilometer per hour while pulling load;] 13b Inserted by G.S.R. 37(E), dated 20-1-2009 (w.e.f. 20-1-2009). 13c. Inserted by G.S.R. 212 (E), dated 20.3.2015 (w.e.f. 1.4.2015) 13d[(z) ―quadricycle‖ means a four wheeled vehicle and having the following features, namely :- (i) Fully enclosed body structure with doors and having steering control through steering wheel with the top edge of the doors having atleast 200 mm from adjacent seat base top surface; (ii) With sides and top not made of flexible material such as rexin, cloth, plastic, etc; (iii) For goods vehicle, cargo body internal area not less than 30% of the vehicle’s width multiplied by its length; (iv) Maximum permissible kerb weight of 450 kg. in case of passenger vehicle and 550 kg. in case of goods vehicle; (v) Maximum seating capacity of four (including driver) in case of passenger vehicle and two (including driver) in case of goods vehicle with independent seats provided for the driver and co-passenger in the front row in the case of both passenger vehicle and goods vehicle; (vi) Maximum permissible pay load of 550 kg. in case of goods vehicles; (vii) Maximum permissible propulsion power of 15 kW of the prime mover be 15 kW, when tested as per Chapter I of Part IV of MoSRTH/TAP 115-116 as amended from time to time for Compression Ignition engines and battery operated vehicles and as per IS:14599- 1999 for Spark Ignition engines; (viii) Maximum design speed of 70 km. per hour; and (ix) Not having trailers or any provision of coupling a semi-trailer. Explanation – For the purpose of clause (iv), kerb weight does not include mass of batteries in the case of electric/hybrid vehicles.] 14[(za) ―Motor Caravan‖ means a special purpose category M vehicle constructed to include living accommodation which contains at least the following equipment:- (i) seats and table; (ii) sleeping accommodation which may be converted from the seats; (iii) cooking facilities; and (iv) storage facilities, which may be rigidly fixed to the living compartment. Provided that the table may be designed to be easily removable; (zb) ―Road Ambulance‖ means a specially equipped and ergonomically designed vehicle for transportation and/or emergent treatment of sick or injured people and capable of providing out of hospital medical care during transit or when stationary, commensurate with its designed level of care when appropriately staffed; (zc) ―School Bus‖ means a vehicle with a seating capacity of thirteen passengers and above excluding driver designed and constructed specially for school going children; (zd) ―Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)‖ means a vehicle of category L [only in case of Road Ambulance complying to AIS-125 (Part1)-2014], M, N or T having specific technical features in order to perform a function which requires special arrangements and/or equipment.] 13d. Inserted by G.S.R. 99 (e), dated 19.2.2014 (w.e.f. 19.2.2014). 14. Inserted by G.S.R.868 (e), dated 8.9.2016 (w.e.f. 8.9.2016) ********* CHAPTER II LICENSING OF DRIVERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES 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:— L 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). 14a[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 15[self attested], namely, 15a["* * *] 2. Electoral Roll, 3. Life insurance Policy, 16[* * *] 4. Passport, 17[* * *] 14a 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. House 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). 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:] 18a [12. Proof of legal presence in India in addition to proof of residence in case of foreigners] Provided that where the applicant is not able to produce any of the above-mentioned documents for sufficient reason, the licensing authority may accept any affidavit sworn by the applicant before an Executive Magistrate, or a First Class Judicial Magistrate or a Notary Public as evidence of age and address.] 5. Medical certificate.—19[(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.] 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. 17 Item No. 5 "5. Electricity or Telephone Bill" and Item No. 7 "7. House 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). 18a Inserted by G.S.R. 276 (E), dated 10.4.2007 (w.e.f. 10.4.2007) 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). 7. Affixing of photograph to medical certificate.—A photograph of the applicant shall be affixed at the appropriate place shown in 21[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: 22[* * *] 8. Minimum educational qualification for driving transport vehicles.— The minimum educational qualification in respect of an applicant for obtaining a licence to drive a transport vehicle shall be a pass in the eighth standard. Provided that the minimum educational qualification specified in this rule shall not apply in the case of – (i) Renewal of driving licence to drive a transport vehicle, or (ii) Addition of another class of transport vehicle to the driving licence, already held before the commencement of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2007,] 23a [8-A. Minimum training required for driving E-rickshaw or E-cart, - Nothing contained in rule 8 shall apply to the applicant for obtaining a licence to drive E-rickshaw or E-cart provided the applicant has undergone training atleast for a period of ten days and obtained a certificate of training from the registered E-rickshaw or E-cart Association, or a manufacturer producing E.rickshaw or E- cart as the case may be]. 21[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 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 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 goods. 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 Inserted by G.S.R. 276 (E), dated 10.4.2007 (w.e.f. 10.4.2007) 23a Inserted by G.S.R. 27 (E), dated 13.1.2015 (w.e.f. 13.1.2015) 24. Sub-R (1) substituted by G.S.R. 338E(E). dated 26.8.1993 (w.e.f. 26.8.1993) 25Substituted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001). Period of training 3 days Place of training At any institute recognised by the State Government Syllabus A. Defensive Driving Questionnaire Duration of training for A&B-1st & 2nd day Cause of accidents Accidents' statistics Driver's personal fitness Car condition Braking distance Highway driving Road/Pedestrian crossing Railway crossing Adapting to weather Head on collision Rear end collision Night driving Films and discussion B. Advanced driving skills and training (/) Discussion Before starting - Checklist - outside/below/near vehicle - product side - inside vehicle During driving - correct speed/gear - signaling - lane control - overtaking/giving side - speed limit/safe distance - driving on slope Before stopping - sale stopping place, signalling, road width, condition After stopping - preventing vehicle movement - wheel clocks - vehicle attendance 26 [Night driving - mandatory lighting requirements - headlamp alignment - use of dipped beam] (ii') Field test/training - 1 driver at a lime’ \ 26. Substituted by G.S.R. 214 (E), date3d 18.3.1999 (w.e.f. 18.3.1999) 8. Product survey UN Panel - UN classification - Hazchem code - Toxicity, flammability, other definitions Duration of training for (C) Third day Product information - Tremcards - CIS/MSDS - Importance of temperature pressure, level - Explosive limits - Knowledge about equipment Emergency procedure - 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 his driving licence and if the driving licence is in Form 7, 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 27[***] of a learner's licence shall be made in Form 2 and shall be accompanied by,— 28 (a) save as otherwise provided in rule 6, a medical certificate in 28 [Form 1-A]. (b) three copies of the applicant's recent (c) appropriate fee as specified in rule 32, [passport size photograph], 27. The words “or renewal” omitted by G.S.R. 276(E), dated 10.4.2007 (w.e.f. 10.4.2007) 28. Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989). 29 [(d) in the case of an application for t ransport vehicle excluding E-rickshaw or E-Cart, the driving licence held by the applicant] 29a [(e) proof of residence, (f) proof of age, 30[***] 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; (c) the precautions to be taken while passing an unmanned railway crossing; and (d) the documents he should carry with him while driving a motor vehicle. 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, 32 [(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.] 29 Substituted by G.S.R. 27(E), dated 13-1-2015, (w.e.f. 13-15-2015). 29a. Inserted by G.S.R. 276(E), dated 10.4.2007 (w.e.f. 10.4.2007) 30 Omitted by G.S.R. 708(E), dated 30-8-2010 (w.e.f. 30-8-2010). 31 Inserted by G.S.R.933(E), dated 28-10-1989, (w.e.f. 28.10.1989). 32 Inserted by G.S.R 221(E), dated 28-3-2001, (w.e.f. 28.3.2001). Earlier Cl. (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), dated 5.10.1999 (w.e.f. 22.10.1999). 12. Consent of parent or guardian, in the case of application by minor.—In the case of an 33 application for a learner's licence to drive a [motor cycle without gear] by an applicant under the proviso to sub-section (1) of section 4, the application shall be signed by the parent or guardian of the applicant. 13. Form of learner's licence.—Every learner's licence issued by the licensing authority shall be in Form 3. Driving licence 14. Application for a driving licence.—34[(1)] An application for a driving licence shall be made in Form 4 and shall be accompanied by,— (a) an effective learner's licence to drive the vehicle of the type to which the application relates; (b) appropriate fee as specified in rule 32, for the test of competence to drive and issue of licence; (c) three copies of the applicant's recent 35[passport size photograph]; (d) save as otherwise provided in rule6,a medical certificate in 35[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[(f) proof of residence; (g) proof of age; 37 [***)] 38[(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 authority under these rules; (b) appropriate fee as specified in rule 32; (c) three copies of the applicant's recent passport photograph; (d) a medical certificate in Form 1-A; (e) valid proof of Indian Nationals; if valid proof of passport; and (g) valid proof of visa, wherever applicable.] 33. 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) 34 R. 14 renumbered as sub-R. (1) thereof by G.S.R 720(E), dated 10-9-2003 (w.e.f. 10-10-2003). 35Substituted by G.S.R.
[IS:15802-2008], in the case of other vehicles.] [26th August, 2002] in respect of any construction equipment.] [128-A.Special provision for M3 category of vehicles.—The provisions of sub-rule (4)of rule 128 shall apply to all M3 category of vehicles.] [See rule 4(1)] [See rule 15(1)] [See rule 15(2)] [See paragraph 6(1)(a) and 6(5)] [See paragraph 6(1)(b)] [See paragraph 6(5)] [See clause 6(1)(b)] [See paragraph 4(1)] [See paragraph 4(3)] [See paragraph 6] [See paragraph 6] [See paragraph 8] [See paragraph 8(i)] [See paragraph 4] [See paragraph 6] [see paragraph 8(i)] [See paragraph 8(i)]