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The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR) is an Indian legislation passed by the Parliament of India. Rules governing driving licenses, vehicle registration, and traffic regulations across India. It contains 372 sections organized across 21 chapters.

The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989

Act ID: central-motor-vehicles-rules-1989

The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989

"Rules governing driving licenses, vehicle registration, and traffic regulations across India."

Overview

What is The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR)?

The The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR) is an Indian legislation containing 372 sections across 21 chapters. Rules governing driving licenses, vehicle registration, and traffic regulations across India.

Sections372 across 21 chapters

JurisdictionRepublic of India

Passed byParliament of India

AbbreviationTCMVR

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Table of Contents

372 Sections

Ch. IP

reliminary

Ch. IILice

nsing of Drivers of Motor Vehicles

S.24Qualifications, uniform, conduct, etc. of drivers of meterless taxis engaged for carrying tourists S.26Left property S.28A[ International driving permit. [Rule 28A inserted vide clause 2(3) of the Notification No. 5305-WT/6M-21/2002 dated 12.12.2003 (w.e.f. 16.12.2003).]S.3Licensing Authority S.6Conduct and hearing of appeals S.11Communication of particulars of licences S.15Fee payable for medical certificate and authorisation of medical practitioners S.16Exemption from fees S.17Driving test certificates by Automobile Associations S.18State Register of Driving Licences S.22Conduct and duties of drivers of public service vehicles S.19Transport vehicle driver's badge S.25Duties of a driver of goods vehicle S.27Person suffering from infectious disease S.21(1) Duties of a driver of all categories of vehicles

Ch. IIILice

nsing of Conductors of Stage Carriages

S.42Conductors' Badge S.44Communication of particulars of licences S.45Duties and conduct of conductors of stage carriage S.46Prohibition against holding more than one conductor's licence S.47Requirement as to photographs S.48Conductor's licence if lost or destroyed S.49Defaced or torn conductor's licence S.50Issue of duplicate of conductor's licence S.51Exemptions S.32Conduct and hearing of appeals S.34Medical Certificate S.35Form of licence S.36Extent or validity of licences S.37Application for renewal of licence S.38Production of licence on demand S.39Restrictions on the holding of licences S.40Report of change of address of the licence holder S.41Certain provisions of Chapter II of these rules to apply to Conductor S.29Licensing authority S.30Enquiries to be made by the Licensing authority S.31Appellate authority S.43Minimum educational qualification for conductor

Ch. IVR

egistration of Motor Vehicles

S.52Registering authority S.53Enquiries to be made by the registering authority S.61Exemption from registration fee S.62Particulars to be, printed on transport vehicle S.63Production of certificate of registration for revision of entries S.64Authority to suspend certificate of registration S.65[ Fee for failure to submit application for registration of motor vehicles within prescribed or stipulated period. [Rule 65 substituted vide clause (10) of the Notification No. 2668-WT/3M-151/96 dated 4.5.1998 (w.e.f. 4.5.1998).]S.66Extended validity of certificate of fitness S.67Loss or destruction of certificate of registration S.68Torn or defaced certificate of registration S.69Assignment of new registration mark S.70[ Supply of copies of particulars of registration. [Rule 70 Substituted vide clause (12) of the Notification No. 2668-WT/3M-151/96 dated 4.5.1998 (w.e.f. 4.5.1998).]S.54Appellate authority S.71Notice of alteration in motor vehicle and power of registering authority to require production of certificate of registration S.71A[ Application for approval of Liquified Petroleum Gas-Kit. [Rules 71A to 71F inserted vide clause (2) of the Notification No. 2227 dated 19.5.2003.]S.71BProcedure for grant or renewal of Liquified Petroleum Gas-Kit agent's license S.71CLicensing authority for Liquified Petroleum Gas-Kit S.71DPayment of fees etc S.71EDuties of a retro-fitment agent S.71FRetro-fitment of Liquified Petroleum Gas-Kit on in-use vehicle S.72Intimation regarding stolen/recovered motor vehicles S.74Communication of particulars of registration S.55Conduct and hearing of appeals S.75(1) Motor vehicles in the possession of dealers S.56Exemption of road plant S.58Loss or destruction of certificate of fitness S.60Temporary registration S.60A[ Showroom inspection. [Rule 60A inserted vide clause 2(6) of the Notification No. 5305-WT/6M-21/2002 dated 12.12.2003 (w.e.f. 16.12.2003)]S.57Issue and renewal of a certificate of fitness S.59Torn or defaced certificate of fitness S.73Maintenance of State register of motor vehicle

Ch. VCo

ntrol of Transport

S.76Section 76 S.77Section 77 S.86Section 86 S.174Additional provisions relating to conduct of passengers and other persons in buses operating within the limits of a Municipal Corporation or Municipality in the State of West Bengal S.175Maintenance of complaint books in Stage Carriage S.182Stands and halting places S.87Section 87 S.186Intimation of damage or failure of public service vehicle S.190Information of endorsement to be sent to other State Transport Authorities S.192Exemption from counter-signature S.193Garage for transport vehicles S.195Disposal of articles found in vehicles operated by State Transport Undertakings S.201Cancellation and forfeiture of agent's licence S.204Conditions of agent's licence S.209Appeal against the orders of a Regional Transport Authority S.211Procedure for appeal S.88B[ Powers of the State Government to fix the colour scheme for different types of passenger transport vehicles. [Rule 88B inserted vide Notification No. 2044-WT/3M-18/2005 dated 26.4.2005 (w.e.f. 27.4.2005).]S.214Delegation of powers by the State Transport Authority S.95Section 95 S.99Section 99 S.105Section 105 S.107Power of refusal to accept application for permits S.112Power of the State Government to issue orders to Regional Transport Authority S.118Limitation of time of plying of Stage Carriage S.121Prohibition of plying of heavy transport vehicle S.81Section 81 S.124Section 124 S.131Section 131 S.138Temporary authorisation in lieu of permits S.83Section 83 S.149Renewal of counter-signature of permit S.153Replacement of particular vehicle authorised by permits S.156Permit for replacement of vehicle authorised by a service S.158Procedure on cancellation, suspension or expiry of permit S.161Variation of permit S.165Carriage of goods in Stage and Contract Carriage S.169Provisions for hours of work and exceptions therefrom S.172Conduct of passengers in Stage Carriage and Contract Carriage S.88A[ Powers of the State Government to impose special conditions on permit restricting plying of transport vehicles (Passenger as well as Goods) beyond a particular age and in any particular area of the State. [Rule 88A inserted vide Notification No. 1550-WT/8S-78/2004 Part 1 dated 17.3.2005 (w.e.f. 24.3.2005).]S.78Section 78 S.79[ Supply of certified copy of document etc. to a person entitled to have such copy under the Bengal Records Manual. [Rule 79 substituted vide clause (14) of the Notification No. 2668-WT/3M-151/96 dated 4.5.1998 (w.e.f. 4.5.1998).]S.82Section 82 S.88Section 88 S.85Section 85 S.117Section 117 S.84Conduct of business of Transport Authority S.90Section 90 S.92Section 92 S.93Section 93 S.94Section 94 S.96Section 96 S.97Section 97 S.98Section 98 S.91[* * *] [Rule 91 deleted vide Notification No S.100Section 100 S.101Section 101 S.102Section 102 S.103Section 103 S.104Section 104 S.106Garage Register S.108Reservation of permits granted under section 71 of the Act S.109Preference in granting Stage Carriage permit S.110Inspection of Brakes of transport vehicles S.111Extension of area of validity permit S.113Section 113 S.114Section 114 S.115Contract Carriage permit/Goods Carriage permit S.116Section 116 S.119Section 119 S.122Entry of registration mark on permit S.123Form of application for permit S.147Cancellation of redundant permit S.125Forms of Permit S.126[ Application fees for permits. [Rule 126 Substituted vide clause (15) of the Notification No. 2668-WT/3M-151/96 dated 4.5.1998 (w.e.f. 4.5.1998).]S.127[ Permit fees. [Rule 127 Substituted vide clause (16), ibid (w.e.f. 4.5.1998).]S.129[ Fee for counter-signature of permits. [Rule 129 Substituted vide clause (18) of the Notification No. 2668-WT/3M-151/96 dated 4.5.1998 (w.e.f. 4.5.1998).]S.130Permit fees payable for the period S.128[ [Sub-rule (1) Substituted vide clause (2) of the Notification No. 7221-WT/3M-151/96 dated 28.9.2001, which was earlier Substituted vide clause (17)(a) of the Notification No. 2668-WT/3M-151/96 dated 4.5.1998 (w.e.f. 4.5.1998).]S.132Stage Carriage to ply other than those specified in permit under certain circumstances S.133Additional conditions in respect of certain permits S.134Section 134 S.136Section 136 S.148Section 148 S.137Section 137 S.139Section 139 S.141[ [Rule 141 Substituted vide Notification No. 6630-WT dated 22.12.2004 (w.e.f. 23.12.2004).]S.142Section 142 S.143Temporary permit S.144Section 144 S.146Section 146 S.145Section 145 S.150Validation of the renewal in respect of counter-signature of permit S.151Section 151 S.152Section 152 S.154Exemption from the provision of section 66 S.167Conveyance of long distance goods traffic by Goods Carriages S.157Validation of replacement order in respect of counter-signature on permit S.159Transfer of permit S.160Issue of duplicate permits in place of those lost or destroyed S.162Production of permit S.164Fares to be charged in Stage Carriages S.166Carriage of goods in a Stage Carriage or Goods Carriage S.168Carriage of personal luggage in Stage or Contract Carriage S.170Fixation of working hours in advance S.171Definition of period of rest S.173Conduct of persons using Stage Carriage and Contract Carriage S.176Conduct of passengers in motor cabs S.177Prohibition against travelling on footboard or roof of a Stage Carriage, Contract Carriage and Special Stage Carriage S.178Carriage of children or infants in a public service vehicle S.179Conductors in Stage Carriages S.180Carriage of persons in goods vehicles S.181Carriage of animals by transport vehicles S.194Free Zone S.183Fees for bus stand S.184Records to be maintained S.185Change of address of permit holders S.203[ Fees for licence, etc. [Rule 203 substituted vide clause (22) of the Notification No. 2668-WT/3M-151/96 dated 4.5.1998 (w.e.f. 4.5.1998).]S.202Issue of duplicate licence S.187Alteration in motor vehicle S.188Provision as to trailers S.189Inspection of transport vehicles and their contents S.191Special rules for drivers and conductors of tourist vehicles S.196Licensing of and regulation of conduct of agents for sale of tickets for travel by public service vehicles S.198Prohibition against acting as an agent except under a licence S.199Agent's licence S.200Renewal Of agent's licence S.197Licensing of agents engaged in the business of collecting or forwarding or distributing goods carried by goods carriage on hire S.205Places to be used for loading and unloading of goods etc S.206Powers of entry and inspection S.207Appeal S.208Appeals against the orders of the State Transport Authority S.210Hearing of applications for revision against orders of the State Transport Authority or a Regional Transport Authority S.213Delegation of powers by the Regional Transport Authority S.212Office procedure in the matter of record S.89[* * *] [Rule 89 omitted vide Notification No S.135Every permit shall be in two parts, namely Part A and Part B in the form as prescribed S.140No fee shall be payable for issue of such temporary authorisation S.155[* * *] [Rule 155 omitted vide Notification No S.163[***] [Rule 163 omitted vide Notification No S.80(1) All the members of the State Transport Authority shall have one vote each, save and except in the case of the circumstances under sub-rule (2)S.120(1) Special condition of permit in respect of [metered taxis] [Substituted vide clause 2(11)(a)(i) of the Notification No

Ch. VI

Chapter VI

S.215(1) The scheme as referred to under section 99 of the Act shall be published in the form as may be prescribed by the State Government

Ch. VIICo

nstruction, Equipment and Maintenance of Motor Vehicles

S.228Stability S.239Body dimensions and guard rails S.250Spare wheel and tools S.251[Prohibition of painting or marking in certain manner] [Substituted vide clause (25)(a) of the Notification No. 2668-WT/3M-151/96 dated 4.5.1998 (w.e.f. 4.5.1998).]S.254Special rules applicable to goods vehicles S.257Overall length S.262Taxi-meters S.266Maintenance of register showing results of test S.267Registration of persons entitled to undertake the work of repairs and adjustment of taxi-meters S.272Approval of gas producers fitted to motor vehicles S.276Design and construction of producer S.277Placing of producer in a motor vehicle S.282Instruction to be followed by the drivers or persons in charge of motor vehicle S.284Filters and coolers S.224Communication with driver S.225Prohibition of use of military colours and registration marks S.227Public service vehicles to be in good service condition S.248Locking of nuts S.249Floor boards S.265Periodical test of taxi-meters S.221Spring S.222Wings and mudguard S.216General S.217Mirror S.218Prohibition of playing of radio etc., in a motor vehicle S.219Dangerous projection S.220Noise S.223Side-car wheel S.229Side overhang S.230[ Seating room. [Rule 230 Substituted vide clause 2(13) of the Notification No 5305-WT/6M-21/2002 dated 12.12.2003 (w.e.f. 16.12.2003).]S.231[ Gangway. [Rule 231 Substituted vide clause 2(14), ibid (w.e.f. 16.12.2003).]S.232[ Fixation of Seating Capacity. [Rule 232 Substituted vide clause 2(15), ibid (w.e.f. 16.12.2003).]S.233Limit of seats reserved for female passengers etc. in a Stage Carriage S.234Head-room S.235Driver's seat S.236Width of doors S.238Cushions S.240Protection of passengers from weather S.241Internal lighting S.242Body construction S.243Compulsory electric lighting S.245Exhaust pipe S.246Electric wires S.247Fire extinguishers S.244Fuel tank and carburettors S.252First-aid box S.253Certain rules to be applicable to private service vehicles and certain transport vehicles S.255Special rules applicable to trailers S.256Securing of goods in open vehicles S.259Exemption of military vehicles S.260Exemption of road plant S.261Exemption of other vehicles S.263Taxi-meters to be approved by the Registering Authority S.264[* * *] [Rule 264 omitted vide clause 2(18) of the Notification No S.267A[ Issue of licence to persons registered under rule 267 for repair or adjustment of taxi-meters. [Rule 267A inserted vide Notification No. 2303-WT/3M-90/93 dated 20.3.1995.]S.268List of rates S.269Display of photograph together with the name and the licence number of the person engaged in driving a motor cab S.270Painting and marking of motor cabs S.271Checking of designs of locally manufactured trailers S.273Application for approval of producer S.274Approval of producer S.275Approval of the designs and construction of producer S.278Generator of producer S.279Placing of generator S.280Generator in a transport vehicle S.281Pipes, valves and other parts of producer S.283Projection of producer S.258[* * *] [Rule 258 omitted vide clause 2(17) of the Notification No S.226[* * *] [Rule 226 omitted vide Notification No S.237(1) Grab rail

Ch. VIII

Chapter VIII

S.286Vehicles abandoned on the road S.295Prohibition of the use of cut-outs S.297Restriction on driving a motor cycle or scooters S.298Use of lamps when a vehicle is at rest S.310Attendants on trailers S.315Motor cab stands S.318Special rules applicable to Fire Brigade Vehicles belonging to the West Bengal Fire Service S.294Restrictions on use of siren and sound signals S.307Special rules applicable to air raid precautions, civil defence and Central Public Works Department vehicles S.285Signalling devices S.288Restriction on driving with gear disengaged S.289Prohibition of mounting or taking hold of vehicle in motion S.287Installation and use of weighing devices S.290Towing S.291Footpaths, cycle-tracks and traffic segregation S.292Projection of loads S.293Restriction as to carriage of dangerous substance S.296Restrictions on travelling backwards S.308Prohibition of use trailers with motor cycles and invalid carriages S.309Prohibition of attachment of trailer to certain other vehicles S.299Restriction of dazzling light S.300Visibility of lamps and registration marks S.301Stop sign or road surface S.302Traffic signs to be observed S.303Use of motor vehicle not fitted with pneumatic tyres S.305Traffic signs at unguarded railway level crossings S.306Prohibition of erection or placing of signs or advertisements on roads S.304Duty to comply with traffic control signals S.311Restriction on length of train of vehicle and trailers S.312Distinguishing mark for trailers S.313Certificate showing particulars of dimensions of trailers S.314Attendant for locomotive S.316Rule of the road S.317Special rules for heavy goods vehicles and heavy passenger motor vehicles attendant S.319Inspection of vehicle involved in an accident

Ch. IX

Chapter IX

S.327Section 327 S.328Section 328 S.320Rules applicable to the district of Darjeeling S.323Section 323 S.324Section 324 S.325Section 325 S.326Section 326 S.322Except in the Siliguri sub-division of the district of Darjeeling no motor vehicle shall be driven in that district with the engine free, i S.321Transport vehicles used solely for conservancy purposes may ply between 4 a

Ch. XCla

ims Tribunal

S.329Application for compensation S.339Judgment and award of compensation under section 140 of the Act S.331Fees S.338Judgment and award of compensation S.337(1) Fees for process S.330Section 330 S.332Examination of applicant S.333Summary disposal of application S.334Notice to the parties involved S.335Appearance and examination of parties S.336Summons to witness S.340Procedure of disbursement of compensation under section 140 of the Act to the legal heirs in case of death S.341Receipt of compensation S.342Power vested in Civil Court which may be exercised by Claims Tribunal S.343Procedure to be followed by Claims Tribunal in holding enquiries S.344Savings S.345Registrar S.346Form of appeal and contents of memorandum S.347Record

Ch. XI

Chapter XI

S.348Production of certificate of insurance at the time of paying tax on motor vehicle etc

Ch. XII

Chapter XII

S.349Compounding of offences S.350Authority to recover penalty for causing obstruction to free flow of traffic etc S.351Power to record violations, etc

Ch. XIII

Chapter XIII

S.352Miscellaneous S.353Uniform S.354Section 354 S.358Section 358 S.358A[ Computer service to be charged. [Rule 358A inserted vide clause 2(21) of the Notification No. 5305-WT/6M-21/2002 dated 12.12.2003 (w.e.f. 16.12.2003).]S.356Section 356 S.359Repeal and Savings S.357[While constituting S.355The officers who shall wear the uniform as provided under these rules shall always be in uniform while on duty

Ch. 16

Part A – (Full permit to be kept by holder)

S.33In Addition to the above general conditions, the permit holder shall also comply with any of the special conditions stipulated by the RTA

Ch. 18

Part A – (Full permit to be kept by holder)

S.28In addition to the above general conditions the permit holder shall also comply with any of the special conditions stipulated by the RTA

Ch. 21

Part B – Summary to be exhibited on the vehicle

S.10BArrangement for garage made in respect of such vehicle/vehicles (Rule 193)S.4Number of permit... ... ...

Ch. 23

Part B – Summary to be exhibited on the vehicle

S.9Under the provisions of section 88 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 with the particular/general consent of the Transport Authority concerned, this permit is valid also in the following region :S.5Conditions... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...S.20The permit holder shall be responsible for due observance of the provisions of rules 22 and 45 of the West Bengal Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989

Ch. 24

Part A – Regional/State Transport Authority.... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

S.13In addition to the above general conditions, the permit holder shall also comply with any of the special conditions stipulated by the RTA

Ch. IV

– Returned to the Licensing Authority... ... ... ... ... ...for record.

S.1Name... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...son of... .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...of (present address)... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...(permanent address)... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...S.8Chassis No. : ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

Ch. II

– 1. Condition of the Engine -

S.14Tourist Vehicle

Ch. IV

– Observations of "Registering Authority", if any.

S.7The Licence shall comply with the provisions of rules 266 and 267A S.10Procurement of major assemblies, if not manufactured by the applicant with details of name of the products and manufactures S.23Any other information that may be necessary or helpful in the disposal of the claim ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...S.12Particulars of the previous International Driving Permit, if any. :